John Bishop: Biography, Facts and Career

John Bishop (born 30 November 1966) is an English comedian, presenter, actor, and former semiprofessional footballer. His first television appearance was in 2007 on the RTÉ topical-comedy show The Panel, where he was a regular panelist until 2008. He subsequently appeared in series three and four of the E4 teen drama Skins and the Ken Loach film Route Irish. He has also hosted his own shows, such as John Bishop's Britain (2010–2011), John Bishop's Only Joking (2013), and two versions of The John Bishop Show (2015, 2022). He also has played the companion Dan Lewis of the Thirteenth Doctor in Doctor Who from 2021 to 2022. He had a regular Sunday slot on Liverpool radio station Radio City called Bishop's Sunday Service. He is also known for his charity work, most notably raising £4.2 million for Sport Relief 2012. Bishop formerly played football as a midfielder for Winsford United, Crewe Alexandra, Runcorn, Rhyl, Witton Albion, Hyde United, Southport, Stalybridge Celtic, Northwich Victoria, Caernarfon Town, Holywell Town and Hanley Town.

Quick facts about John Bishop

• Full name: John Bishop
• Born: 1966-11-30
• Nationality: United Kingdom
• Known as: Comedian
• Wikidata ID: Q6222003

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