John Bishop (I)
- 57 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Nightly Show's a sign British TV isn't funny anymore
The solution? Spend more and more money (it's there) on comedy writers and producers because that's where it starts, and let them create what they want. Otherwise, TV comedy of all kinds in the UK will continue to suffer a very slow and painful death.
David Stephenson, The Daily Express, 12th March 2017John Bishop's wife says The Nightly Show is 's**t'
The host revealed his partner called parts of the show 'rubbish'.
Louise Randell, The Sun, 8th March 2017TV Review: The Nightly Show with John Bishop
There was only really one big car crash moment and that was his promise of an appearance from Madonna, which actually turned out to be him doing an overlong, dated parody of Madge's Vogue video.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th March 2017John Bishop divided audiences
The Nightly Show is into its second week - with comedian John Bishop taking over where David Walliams left off. But once again, the show continued to divide viewers.
Caroline Westbrook, Metro, 6th March 2017The Nightly Show with John Bishop: an unholy mess
Not even a Bishop could save this unholy mess. The Nightly Show entered its second week with a new host but the same old problems.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 6th March 2017This new daily entertainment show, which features comedy, video clips and studio guests, has been preceded by a trailer of absurdly exaggerated camp starring opening host David Walliams. This snippet - which climaxes in Walliams being served champagne by a buff, half-naked waiter on rollerblades - probably sets the tone for a show that's unlikely to be understated. Future hosts include John Bishop and Gordon Ramsay.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 27th February 2017Preview - The Nightly Show
This week ITV is bringing back some hit shows and starting some new ones. One of these new editions is quite a big one, seeing as how it has taken over the place previously held by News at Ten.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 27th February 2017John Bishop's chat show to return for two more series
Channel W has ordered two more series of interview show John Bishop: In Conversation With..., each series comprising of ten episodes.
British Comedy Guide, 18th January 2017How much does knowing the punchline ruin the gag?
The true test of a skilled comedian is the way that they can get just as big a laugh when the audience knows what is coming next as when they don't.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th November 2016How class plays its part in offensive comedy
...and is the industry just too middle-class?
Chortle, 13th October 2016