John Bishop (I)
- 58 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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John Bishop: I went to see dad in jail when I was 6
John Bishop plays sell-out stand-up tours, sells huge quantities of DVDs and has raised millions on charity challenges. But the Liverpool-born star has faced more than his fair share of struggles to get the the top.
Brian Reade, The Mirror, 28th June 2014John Bishop buys whole audience a drink
Audience members in Northampton got a pleasant surprise when they went to see John Bishop's live show. The comedian turned up 45 minutes late to his gig after being caught in traffic. To apologise, he bought a drink for every audience and staff member in attendance.
Catherine Earp, Digital Spy, 28th June 2014John Bishop interview
On the eve of his UK tour, John Bishop talks about how depression triggered his career - and rescued his marriage.
Matthew Stadlen, The Spectator, 26th June 2014Review: John Bishop hits Dubai's comedy spot
British comedian gets candid, bawdy and often near the knuckle on his UAE stop.
Thomas Billinghurst, Gulf News, 31st May 2014John Bishop sees funny side after crashing his bike
John Bishop goes down smiling as he tumbles off his bike during filming for his first ever one-man TV travel show in Australia.
Josh Layton, The Mirror, 9th May 2014John Bishop donates £96k to Hillsborough fund
John Bishop has donated £96,000 to the Hillsborough Family Support Group after being moved by personal statements delivered by the victims' families at their inquests.
BBC News, 5th May 2014Comedy review: John Bishop and Chorlton Irish Club
The audience, upon first sight of the long locked Liverpudlian, goes wild. And that's probably the right reaction. He does his usual schtick.
Alex Hibbert, Manchester Evening News, 4th May 2014Teenage Cancer Trust: An Evening of Comedy - review
The superb Jason Manford hosted, John Bishop raised the roof and Micky Flanagan proved why he's currently the nation's favourite comic.
Ben Rankin, The Mirror, 31st March 2014John Bishop to captain Sport Relief team
John Bishop and four-time Olympic medal winner Sebastian Coe will captain two teams of celebrities and go head to head in a series of sporting challenges at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the Sport Relief Night of TV on Friday 21 March.
BBC Press Office, 17th February 2014John Bishop in row over access through grounds
John Bishop has become embroiled in an access row at the grounds of his £2million mansion.
Daily Mail, 27th January 2014