John Bishop is a busy man. As well as starring as companion Dan Lewis in Doctor Who, he’s back on tour with a stand-up show, and returns to TV this week with a new six-part topical chat show.
TV&Satellite Week caught up with Bishop, 55, to find out more…
What do you want to achieve with the show?
I want it to seem as if I am sitting with a couple of friends in the pub, talking about things that are really relevant to that moment.
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