John Bishop
John Bishop is a prominent British comedian and television presenter, known for his engaging stand-up routines and television appearances. He co-hosts 'The Bishop Exchange' podcast with fellow comedian Des Bishop, where they share humorous insights and personal anecdotes. Bishop's charismatic presence and relatable storytelling have made him a favorite among audiences in both live performances and podcasting.
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John Bishop is a British comedian who started stand-up after a painful divorce, inspiring the film's story.
« Is This Thing on ? » : une comédie du remariage mi-exaltée, mi-inquiète
France· 2026-02-25
John Bishop is a stand-up comedian who transitioned from a marketing job to comedy celebrity.
‘I went into a mad depression because I realised I was a man being told what to do by another man’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-30
John Bishop is an engaging stand-up comedian who has moved from Liverpool to New York.
A sincerely felt origin story for comedian John Bishop moved from Liverpool to New York – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
John Bishop took up comedy to avoid paying a bar’s cover charge and to escape his failing marriage.
‘It turned out I had a brain tumour …’ Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage | Comedy
United Kingdom· 2026-01-28
The film is loosely based on the life of comedian John Bishop.
Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern e Will Arnett falam sobre ‘Isso ainda está de pé?’, filme que leva a amizade dos 3 para as telas
Brazil· 2026-01-16
John Bishop inspired the film's concept through his own experiences with standup comedy.
‘When no one laughs, your soul leaves your body’: have you heard the one about the Bradley Cooper film inspired by John Bishop … ? | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
John Bishop is loosely inspired by the early career depicted in Is This Thing On?
Stand-up guy Bradley Cooper gives Will Arnett the role of a lifetime with comedy-club drama Is This Thing On?
Canada· 2025-12-17The film is loosely based on the real-life story of comedian John Bishop.
Toronto’s Will Arnett is ready for his mic-drop momentCanada· 2025-12-11
The film is inspired by the real-life story of comedian John Bishop.
Bradley Cooper presenta su última película ‘Is this thing on?’, una comedia dramática sobre la crisis de la mediana edad en una pareja | Cine | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-10-12
John Bishop's life inspired the film, as he also stumbled into stand-up comedy during a divorce.
Is This Thing On? review – Bradley Cooper’s comedy of comedians is a charmer | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-11
John Bishop is a comedian who appears on The Bishop Exchange podcast.
Why two podcast presenters are better than one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
