john bishop (born 30 november 1966) is an english comedian, presenter, actor, and former footballer. bishop played for hyde fc and southport fc. his was first on television with "the panel" in 2008. he later appeared in the e4 teen drama "skins" (seasons 3 and 4) and in the ken loach movie "route irish". he also does stand-up comedy. in 2004, he won the best north west stand-up comedian award. he was also nominated for a edinburgh comedy award that same year. he is from liverpool and is well known for speaking with a strong liverpool accent.