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In 2002, he was named best newcomer by [[BBC Radio Merseyside]], and in 2004 he won the North West Comedy Award for best stand-up. In 2009, he appeared as the first act on [[Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow]] in Manchester. That year he appeared at the [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]] where his show ''Elvis Has Left the Building'' was nominated for an ''Eddie'' ([[Edinburgh Comedy Awards|Edinburgh Comedy Award]].) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8226378.stm|title=Edinburgh Comedy Awards - The Nominees|publisher=BBC|accessdate=2009-08-28}}</ref> |
In 2002, he was named best newcomer by [[BBC Radio Merseyside]], and in 2004 he won the North West Comedy Award for best stand-up. In 2009, he appeared as the first act on [[Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow]] in Manchester. That year he appeared at the [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]] where his show ''Elvis Has Left the Building'' was nominated for an ''Eddie'' ([[Edinburgh Comedy Awards|Edinburgh Comedy Award]].) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8226378.stm|title=Edinburgh Comedy Awards - The Nominees|publisher=BBC|accessdate=2009-08-28}}</ref> |
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He has appeared three times on [[BBC Radio 5 Live|5 Live's]] quiz show [[Fighting Talk]] and using his great charm, wit and sophistication claimed a hat trick of victories, much to Colin Murray's (Host) dismay and may have caused the Northern Irishman's erectile dysfunction. |
He has appeared three times on [[BBC Radio 5 Live|5 Live's]] quiz show [[Fighting Talk]] and using his great charm, wit and sophistication claimed a hat trick of victories, much to [[Colin Murray|Colin Murray's]] (Host) dismay and may have caused the Northern Irishman's erectile dysfunction. |
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His material is drawn from his life's experiences, from fatherhood to cycling around the world, to playing semi- professional football, to working as a nightclub doorman. In 2009 John had his first appearence on [[BBC]]'s [[Live at the Apollo (TV series) ]]. His first Live [[DVD]] is coming out in November 2010. |
His material is drawn from his life's experiences, from fatherhood to cycling around the world, to playing semi- professional football, to working as a nightclub doorman. In 2009 John had his first appearence on [[BBC]]'s [[Live at the Apollo (TV series) ]]. His first Live [[DVD]] is coming out in November 2010. |
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John Bishop is an ex semi-professional footballer and stand-up comedian from Liverpool. He has also appeared in the E4 teen drama Skins as Mr Fitch, the twins' (Katie and Emily) father. He also has a regular Sunday slot on Liverpool radio station Radio City 96.7 called the John Bishop Sunday Service.
Career
John Bishop performed stand-up comedy for the first time in October 2000, and the following year made it to the final of all the major new act competitions, including So You Think You're Funny, the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards, the BBC New Comedy Awards and the City Life North West Comedian of The Year Award, which he won. It has been said that he looks like footballer Jamie Carragher.
In 2002, he was named best newcomer by BBC Radio Merseyside, and in 2004 he won the North West Comedy Award for best stand-up. In 2009, he appeared as the first act on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow in Manchester. That year he appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where his show Elvis Has Left the Building was nominated for an Eddie (Edinburgh Comedy Award.) [1]
He has appeared three times on 5 Live's quiz show Fighting Talk and using his great charm, wit and sophistication claimed a hat trick of victories, much to Colin Murray's (Host) dismay and may have caused the Northern Irishman's erectile dysfunction.
His material is drawn from his life's experiences, from fatherhood to cycling around the world, to playing semi- professional football, to working as a nightclub doorman. In 2009 John had his first appearence on BBC's Live at the Apollo (TV series) . His first Live DVD is coming out in November 2010.
Personal life
Bishop is married with three children. He met his wife who was from Manchester when he was living in Liverpool. He now lives in Manchester, and his sons go to St Bede's college. Bishop is known to be an avid Liverpool fan.
References
- ^ "Edinburgh Comedy Awards - The Nominees". BBC. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
External links
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