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John Bishop's Britain

All Episodes 1989 - 2012

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  • 2010-07-23T23:00:00Z
  • 42m
  • 9h 6m (13 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Comedy
John Bishop's Britain is a British television programme presented by comedian John Bishop, each program has a theme e.g. food. It features stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from celebrity guests and members of the public on that particular topic. There have been two series filmed to date. A 2011 Christmas special has been filmed and will be broadcast around the Christmas period. The show is filmed in front of an audience, where the audience are shown the interviews via video link as part of the filming. The sketches are not shown to the audience at the time of filming but Bishop's narration of the sketch is included in the filming.

15 episodes

John Bishop's Big Year sees John Bishop perform a structured stand-up comedy review of 2012. In front of a live studio audience, John uses his trademark humour to examine all the major talking points from the past 12 months. Using a mix of his own jokes, archive footage and some bespoke comedy sketches written and performed by sketch troupe Pappy's, John reminds the viewers of the highs and lows of 2012 before giving his unique take on each area. In this, the first of two episodes, John tackles possibly the biggest event of the year in the Olympics, as well as getting to grips with the economy.

The second and final instalment of John Bishop's comedy review of the big stories and events from 2012. Filmed in front of a live studio audience, John looks back over major talking points from the past year, in his trademark style. With a mixture of clips, sketches and of course John's own stand-up, viewers are reminded of the good, the bad and the funny from the last 12 months. In this episode John looks at the highs and lows of the royal family, from Prince Harry to the Queen's Jubilee, and he digs out some of the biggest success stories of the year.

Series Premiere

2010-07-23T23:00:00Z

1x01 Love and Marriage

Series Premiere

1x01 Love and Marriage

  • 2010-07-23T23:00:00Z42m

Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop presents viewers with a mix of stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from members of the Great British public. Featuring James Corden discussing the topic of love and marriage.

2010-07-30T23:00:00Z

1x02 Growing Up

1x02 Growing Up

  • 2010-07-30T23:00:00Z42m

Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop introduces a mix of stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from members of the Great British public. Bill Oddie talks about his first kiss.

2010-08-07T23:00:00Z

1x03 Sport

1x03 Sport

  • 2010-08-07T23:00:00Z42m

Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop presents viewers with a mix of stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from members of the Great British public. Former Spice Girl Mel C talks about sport.

2010-08-13T23:00:00Z

1x04 Jobs

1x04 Jobs

  • 2010-08-13T23:00:00Z42m

Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop presents viewers with a mix of stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from members of the Great British public, based around a particular topic that affects everyone in Britain. John is joined by James Corden, who talks about his first job.

2010-08-20T23:00:00Z

1x05 Parenthood

1x05 Parenthood

  • 2010-08-20T23:00:00Z42m

Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop presents viewers with a mix of stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from members of the Great British public, based around a particular topic that affects everyone in Britain. John is joined by former EastEnder Natalie Cassidy, who talks about parenthood.

2010-08-27T23:00:00Z

1x06 Holidays

1x06 Holidays

  • 2010-08-27T23:00:00Z42m

Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop presents viewers with a mix of stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from members of the Great British public, based around a particular topic that affects everyone in Britain.

Season Premiere

2011-07-29T23:00:00Z

2x01 Music and Fashion

Season Premiere

2x01 Music and Fashion

  • 2011-07-29T23:00:00Z42m

John Bishop returns for the second series of his comedy and entertainment show. Filmed in front of a live audience in Manchester, John presents viewers with a mix of stand-up and short sketches on universal themes. These are interspersed with real life stories and opinions from celebrities and the Great British public. John's guests in this first episode include cricketer Freddie Flintoff.

2011-08-05T23:00:00Z

2x02 Food

2x02 Food

  • 2011-08-05T23:00:00Z42m

John Bishop hosts the comedy and entertainment show. Filmed in front of a live audience in Manchester, John presents viewers with a mix of stand-up and short sketches on universal themes. These are interspersed with real life stories and opinions from celebrities and the Great British public. John's guests in this episode include John Torode and Gregg Wallace, talking about food.

2011-08-12T23:00:00Z

2x03 Hobbies

2x03 Hobbies

  • 2011-08-12T23:00:00Z42m

John Bishop hosts the comedy and entertainment show. Filmed in front of a live audience in Manchester, John presents viewers with a mix of stand-up and short sketches on universal themes. These are interspersed with real life stories and opinions from celebrities and the Great British public. John's guests in this episode include cricketer Freddie Flintoff, talking about his hobbies.

2011-08-19T23:00:00Z

2x04 Animals

2x04 Animals

  • 2011-08-19T23:00:00Z42m

John Bishop hosts the comedy and entertainment show. Filmed in front of a live audience in Manchester, John presents viewers with a mix of stand-up and short sketches on universal themes. These are interspersed with real life stories and opinions from celebrities and the Great British public. John's guests in this episode include Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, talking about animals.

2011-08-26T23:00:00Z

2x05 Friends

2x05 Friends

  • 2011-08-26T23:00:00Z42m

Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop presents viewers with a mix of stand-up, sketches and real-life stories from members of the Great British public, based around a particular topic that affects everyone in Britain.

2011-09-02T23:00:00Z

2x06 Being British

2x06 Being British

  • 2011-09-02T23:00:00Z42m

John Bishop hosts the comedy and entertainment show. Filmed in front of a live audience in Manchester, John presents viewers with a mix of stand-up and short sketches on universal themes. These are interspersed with real life stories and opinions from celebrities and the Great British public. This episode includes Noddy Holder talking about being British.

2011-12-27T00:00:00Z

2x07 Christmas Special

2x07 Christmas Special

  • 2011-12-27T00:00:00Z42m

John Bishop hosts a festive edition of the comedy and entertainment show. Filmed in front of a live audience in Manchester, John presents viewers with a mix of stand-up and short sketches on universal themes. These are interspersed with real life stories and opinions from celebrities and the Great British public. This special episode includes Noddy Holder talking about Christmas songs.

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