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John Bishop to host Sky series focusing on jokes
John Bishop is to present a ten-part series for Sky1 called John Bishop's Only Joking, in which comics and members of the public tell their favourite jokes.
British Comedy Guide, 7th June 2012John Bishop's Sport Relief Wembley honour
Liverpool FC fan John Bishop's £4m Sport Relief journey was honoured on Wembley Way.
Liverpool Echo, 7th May 2012After running, rowing and cycling his way from Paris to London in aid of Sport Relief, it's back to the day job for John Bishop tonight as he takes a guest turn on the opening episode of Sky's popular panel show. Alongside master of ceremonies James Corden, he's an ever-present source of the type of free-flowing sporting banter that's made the show one of the broadcaster's top performers.
The addition of Jack Whitehall, who replaces F1-bound Georgie Thompson as a regular panellist, is another shot in the arm for a series that's fast becoming essential viewing for sports fans and phobics alike.
Daniel Bettridge, Radio Times, 20th April 2012Eddie Izzard wants to do more marathons
Eddie Izzard was so impressed with John Bishop's Sport Relief "week of hell" that he is planning to get his running shoes back on and beat his own UK Guinness Record of completing 43 marathons in 53 days in 2009 for Sport Relief.
The Sun, 27th March 2012John Bishop: My week of hell for Sport Relief
Being asked to do a challenge for Sport Relief is like being asked to be the god parent to an ugly baby. Despite knowing you will forever have a picture of an ugly baby hanging on your wall in case your godchild's parents come to your house, it is very difficult to say no.
John Bishop, The Huffington Post, 21st March 2012John Bishop has MRI scan following his 'Week of Hell'
Comedian John Bishop has had an MRI scan over fears he may have done himself lasting damage while completing his Sport Relief challenge last week.
The Sun, 6th March 2012Video: John Bishop completes his 'week of hell'
The comedian John Bishop has completed his "week of hell", after finishing a final marathon to end his punishing Paris-to-London challenge.
The 45-year-old cycled, rowed and ran from the French capital to Trafalgar Square, covering more than 290 miles in five days.
Bishop, who suffered severe pain for the final stint after being diagnosed with acute shin splints, finished to the strains of Liverpool anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone".
He has battled exhaustion, severe aches and pains, sickness and sleep deprivation since setting off on Monday.
Bishop's trip has raised more than £1.6m through the BT Sport Relief Challenge.
BBC News, 3rd March 2012John Bishop completes his third marathon in three days
John Bishop hobbled into Trafalgar Square on Friday to finish his third marathon in three days and complete his "Week of Hell" for Sport Relief.
BBC News, 2nd March 2012John Bishop finally ends Week of Hell charity triathlon
He aimed to cycle, row and run 290 miles over the last five days and now comedian John Bishop is celebrating after finally crossing the finishing line. He admitted he was 'blown away' after being told he has so far raised £1.6m.
Daily Mail, 2nd March 2012John Bishop completes the second leg of 'Week Of Hell'
He's undergone acupuncture, had his legs strapped up and spent last night being sick from the sheer pain and torture of it all. But comedian John Bishop should be feeling mightily proud of himself this evening after completing the second leg of his charity triathlon for Sport Relief.
Daily Mail, 1st March 2012