how did he start his career as?
His television debut came on "The Panel".
John Bishop
 His television debut came on "The Panel". He subsequently appeared in the E4 teen drama "Skins
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John Bishop [SEP] Introduction
John Joseph Bishop (born 30 November 1966) is an English comedian, presenter, actor, and former footballer. Bishop played for Hyde FC and Southport FC, and was known for having an aggressive style of play. His television debut came on "The Panel". He subsequently appeared in the E4 teen drama "Skins" (seasons 3 and 4) and in the Ken Loach film "Route Irish", in addition to his own shows such as "John Bishop's Britain" (2010–2011), "John Bishop's Only Joking" (2013), and "The John Bishop Show" (2015). Bishop had a regular Sunday slot on Liverpool radio station Radio City called "Bishop's Sunday Service".