Primetime BBC One show for John

Stand-up John Bishop is to host a primetime Saturday night show for BBC One – with his name in the title.

John Bishop’s Britain, which airs in August, is billed as taking ‘a closer and comical look at all the things that affect our lives in this country.’

It will involved real people filmed at home, work or other familiar environment telling their own stories on broad themes such as being a parent, falling in love, going to school or bad holiday experiences.

Producers are looking for amateur comedians to contribute their anecdotes, too. Mike Worsley, from programme-makers Objective, said: ‘We are looking for genuine true stories, although of course they can be slightly dramatised for comedy effect.’

Bishop’s career has taken off in the last year, in which he has been nominated for an Edinbugh Comedy Award and appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and Live At The Apollo. His first DVD is out this Christmas, and will benefit from the further exposure a primetime TV show will give him.

Anyone with stories to contribute to John Bishop’s Britain should call Worsley – who stresses the work is unpaid – on 020 7202 2469, or email MikeWorsley@objectiveproductions.com.

Published: 26 Apr 2010