John Bishop
Also Known As: John Joseph Bishop
Biography: John Joseph Bishop is an English comedian, footballer, presenter, and actor, known for his role as companion Dan Lewis in the long-running BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK
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John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building
Overview: Following his sell-out UK tour 2010's comedian of the moment John Bishop presents his much anticipated debut DVD, John Bishop Live. Bringing his unique talents for observational comedy to DVD for the first time John's hotly anticipated Edinburgh Award Nominated show 'Elvis Has Left the Building' is tipped to be the next big thing. Filmed live at The Liverpool Empire, John's observations about coming to terms with middle age lead us through tales of his new found fame, his devotion to Liverpool FC, the positives of male grooming and an outlook on life that rings true for anyone and everyone. With regular appearances on League of Their Own, Skins, Live at Apollo and guests spots on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Mock The Week, this Liverpudlian stand-up is going to be the next big thing.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-15
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Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy For TV!
Overview: When's Juice out on DVD? When's Juice out on DVD? Well, this is it! The best show on telly 'Celebrity Juice' is finally here on DVD format. The celebrity panel show hosted by me Keith Lemon featuring the fittest team captains known to man, Holly Willoughbooby and Fearne Cotton with me old mate Rufus Hound.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-21
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Route Irish
Overview: A private security contractor in Iraq rejects the official explanation of his friend's death and decides to investigate.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-16
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John Bishop Live: The Sunshine Tour
Overview: Following the release of the fastest-selling debut stand-up DVD ever (not to mention the biggest seller of last year), John Bishop returns with his new live DVD. Seen by over 400,000 people across the UK, Sunshine was filmed live at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the last night of his sell-out tour of the same name. The combination of John's ability to keep the laughs coming along with his unique brand of observational humour, his undeniable charm and unrivalled gift of creating a relaxed atmosphere means that the feel good factor of spending an evening in his company is absolutely priceless. In this show John shares anecdotes about the ways in which his life has changed because of fame, he confesses to what his kids really think of him and he explains why this is his time in the Sunshine.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-14
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John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour
Overview: On his last tour, John Bishop played to over 400,000 fans since topping the charts with the fastest selling debut stand-up DVD of all time. He has been regularly broadcasting into the homes of over 6.5m viewers in his own primetime BBC One show (John Bishop's Britain) as well as starring in A League of Their Own (Sky1), but the public clearly haven't seen enough of him yet. Due to overwhelming popular demand, this 'Comedy Superstar' embarks on a brand new set of dates later in 2012 to be filmed for DVD and Blu-ray, making the official announcement that, despite everything, he is not quite ready for a holiday…. just yet.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-11
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One Rogue Reporter
Overview: Rich Peppiatt delivers a satirical dissection of the newspaper trade by turning the tables on unscrupulous editors. Through a series of mischievous stunts and interviews with heavyweights of journalism, comedy & politics, Peppiatt hilariously exposes the hypocrisy at the heart of modern journalism.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-08
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Panto!
Overview: Morecambe FM disc jockey Lewis Loud is thrilled to be appearing in his first pantomime 'Dick Whittington' opposite glamorous soap star Tamsin.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-26
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John Bishop Supersonic Live
Overview: John Bishop’s back! After taking time out to write his autobiography, John limbered up again for his third sell-out national Arena tour, ending with a special one-off show at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. This latest comedy caper by the immensely talented John Bishop was described as “the funniest two hours you’ll have anywhere, anytime soon” by The Daily Mirror.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-16
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John Bishop's Gorilla Adventure
Overview: John Bishop encounters one of the most endangered animals on Earth, and discovers they and his family have more in common than he ever imagined. Filming in the jungles of Rwanda for John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure, the comedian realises adolescent male mountain gorillas are just like his teenage sons – bulging muscles but no sense. Plus they fart, flirt and pick their noses. We follow John as he joins a group of vets who have dedicated their lives to saving the, sadly, precious few mountain gorillas left in the wild rugged mountains and valleys between the borders of Rwanda, Congo and Uganda, which were made famous to UK viewers by David Attenborough’s iconic sequence filmed among them in the 1970s.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-28
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John Bishop's Christmas Show 2014
Overview: John Bishop's Christmas Show is an all singing, all dancing festive comedy spectacular.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-22
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John Bishop's Christmas Show 2015
Overview: John Bishop's Christmas Show is an all singing, all dancing festive comedy spectacular.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-21
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Funny Cow
Overview: A comedian uses her troubled past as material for her stand-up routine, trying to rise up through the comedy circuit by playing Northern England's working men's clubs.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-20
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Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream?
Overview: Johnny Vegas has crawled his way to the top of the showbiz ladder. Fame, wealth and awards are his but there's a problem...he's lost his edge. He's no longer funny and the fans have begun to take notice... The solution? Return Vegas to his stand-up roots - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. How? Kidnap Johnny and surround him with a mad lifestyle manager, a meglomaniac sponsor and his obsessive comic flatmate who should've been sectioned years ago. Then just sit back, watch his world fall apart and hope his new found misery means he can reclaim his place amongst stand-up comedy's finest with hilarious results! Succeed or fail, one question must be answered...Who's Ready For Ice Cream?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-17
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John Bishop: Winging it Live
Overview: Multi award winning, comedy superstar, John Bishop is back with his brand new show. Recorded during his mammoth 150 date sell out tour of UK and Ireland at the iconic London Palladium in 2018. You too can experience him 'Winging It'! John shares his opinions on the royal family and how Kate Middleton 'could' have been Mrs Bishop. You'll find yourself carried along with his brilliantly observed feelings about hitting the big 50, how to deal with the 'empty nest', the menopause, the moment he finally managed to impress his mates with his fairly new found fame and getting a 'name-check', live on stage in Boston, from his idol Bono!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-19
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Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition
Overview: John Bishop narrates this alphabetical collection of highlights from the long-running BBC motoring show presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. The programme contains the best bits of the trio's 13-year stint as hosts of the show, with each segment introduced by a well-known celebrity. The collection also includes behind-the-scenes footage of some of the trio's most memorable pranks, stunts and reviews.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-28
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Doctor Who: Eve Of The Daleks
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Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-01
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John Bishop: Live From New York
Overview: Latest Stand Up special from John Bishop recorded in New York at The Comedy Cellar on January 21st, 2025.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-29
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