
Life After Deaf
- TV stand-up / documentary
- ITV1
- 2022
- 2 episodes
Comedian John Bishop investigates deafness with his hearing-impaired son, Joe, before headlining a BSL stand-up gig. Also features Joe Bishop, Gavin Lilley, Ray Bradshaw, Ace Mahbaz, Leah Francisco and John Smith
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John & Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf

Comedian and actor John Bishop's eldest son, Joe, has an autoimmune condition causing progressive deafness. After a decade of trying to 'fix' Joe's hearing, the family come to the realisation that it is now time to reconsider and find out more about the deaf community. John has set himself the target of delivering an entire signed stand-up comedy gig to a deaf audience.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 22nd September 2022
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 60 minutes