John Bishop (I)
- 58 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
John Bishop: I'll never forgive the system that jailed my dad
When the comedian was six his father Ernie was sent to prison after getting into a fight defending his mum.
Chortle, 14th May 2025Bradley Cooper directs Hollywood movie based on John Bishop's life
Filming has just wrapped on Is This Thing On? an upcoming romantic comedy set in the world of stand-up directed by Bradley Cooper that is based on a pivotal incident in the life of John Bishop.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2025John Bishop calls security to kick 'aggressive' audience member out of show
Furious John Bishop confronted a couple at his comedy show over alleged "aggressive" behaviour - before ordering security to kick a woman out.
The comedian was forced to act after the man and woman in the front row reportedly talked throughout his set continuously.
Charlie Watton & Dan Cain, The Sun, 1st April 2025John Bishop quits his own chat show after just two series
Popular comedian John Bishop has revealed he won't be continuing with his self-titled chat show any more.
Jake Penkethman, The Sun, 28th February 2025John Bishop pilots BBC quiz show Wisdom Of The Crowd
John Bishop is piloting a new BBC quiz show about guessing, with Wisdom Of The Crowd billed as being "all about making educated guesses, think of a 'guess how many sweets are in a jar' competition but on a big Saturday night TV show scale".
British Comedy Guide, 20th January 2025John Bishop threatened to "knock out" Dave Johns for "taking the piss"
John Bishop has revealed that he once threatened to punch Dave Johns for belittling him on stage during an early gig.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2024John Bishop launches 2025 arena tour
John Bishop has announced initial dates for an arena tour in 2025, celebrating his own 25th anniversary in stand-up.
British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2024John Bishop: Back At It
Famously, Bishop used to be a pharmaceutical salesman, and in his comedy he's flogging a mild antidepressant, sure to lift the mood, but at a relatively weak dose.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th September 2024John Bishop at Bloomsbury Theatre review
When he discusses his depression he says that Testosterone gel miraculously lifted his mood. In a way John Bishop is like Testosterone gel in human form. Ninety minutes in his company will definitely lift your mood.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 13th September 2024John Bishop review
An affable, skin-deep show about fiftysomething life.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 12th September 2024