Episode 21 - Gerard Horan

This week on Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey welcomes a familiar face from British screens for over four decades — the ever-reliable and quietly brilliant Gerard Horan.Best known to millions as the lovable Terry in the acclaimed BBC sitcom Detectorists, Gerard joins John for a warm and insightful conversation that spans the breadth of his long and varied career as one of Britain’s finest “jobbing actors.” From period dramas and gritty crime series to comedy classics, Gerard reflects on the realities of working consistently in the industry, sharing stories from sets, auditions, and the changing landscape of British television.Along the way, Gerard reveals some of the films and TV shows that have shaped him — the performances he admires, the stories that have stayed with him, and the moments that made him fall in love with acting in the first place. It’s a thoughtful and often humorous look at a life spent on screen, filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and genuine affection for the craft.Whether you know him as Terry or recognise him from countless roles across the years, this episode offers a rare chance to hear from a true stalwart of British acting — candid, reflective, and as engaging as ever.