John Bishop has been a hugely successful stand-up comedian for 25 years. Yet that wasn’t his first dream, which was to play football. We discuss his failure to do so professionally, his challenges at school, the working-class upbringing that shaped him and how comedy saved his marriage when he and his wife were at the ‘decree nisi stage’ of divorce. Plus: skincare tips and why making people laugh is like stripping. Yes, really.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Intro
01:48 The Art of Standup Comedy
06:52 Reflecting on Past Failures
12:30 Class and Injustice
13:50 Family and Personal Struggles
16:47 Balancing Career and Family
26:11 School Days and O Levels
26:44 Sixth Form Struggles
27:49 Balancing Work and Education
31:15 Dyslexia and English A Levels
34:22 Comedy and Confidence
35:17 Parenting in a New World
38:24 The End of the TV Show
47:19 Skin Care Secrets and Final Thoughts
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