John Bishop

John Bishop is an English comedian, presenter, actor, and former footballer. Born on November 30, 1966, he started his career as a midfielder in various football clubs. Bishop made his television debut in 2007 on the RTÉ topical-comedy show The Panel and became a regular panelist until 2008. He later appeared in seasons 3 and 4 of the E4 teen drama Skins and the film Route Irish directed by Ken Loach. Bishop has hosted several shows, including John Bishop's Britain (2010–2011), John Bishop's Only Joking (2013), and two versions of The John Bishop Show (2015, 2022). Since 2021, he has played the companion Dan Lewis in the TV series Doctor Who.