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John Bishop: In Conversation With... - Episode Guide

Season 1

James Corden

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2016

James Corden

Intimate talk show hosted by comedian John Bishop. In this edition John chats to James Corden about the highs and lows of his rise to fame, and his life in the USA.

Charlotte Church

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2016

Charlotte Church

John Bishop hosts the intimate talk show in which he interviews one guest for one hour. In this edition John chats to Charlotte Church about her career and private life.

Steve Coogan

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2016

Steve Coogan

The intimate talk show hosted by comedian John Bishop. Steve Coogan joins John to discuss his life and career, from Alan Partridge to Philomena.

Alex Brooker

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2016

Alex Brooker

Intimate talk show hosted by comedian John Bishop. Alex Brooker chats to John about his career and how his disability has shaped his life.

Kirsty Young

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2016

Kirsty Young

Intimate talk show hosted by comedian John Bishop. His guest in this edition is Kirsty Young, who gives a revealing and honest interview about her career and personal life.

Freddie Flintoff

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2016

Freddie Flintoff

Intimate talk show hosted by comedian John Bishop. In this edition John is joined by England legend Freddie Flintoff, who reveals what life is like post-cricket.

Lenny Henry

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2016

Lenny Henry

Intimate talk show hosted by comedian John Bishop. In this edition John is joined by comic and actor, Lenny Henry, who discusses his lengthy career.

Jo Brand

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2016

Jo Brand

Jo Brand shares tales of her nursing and comedy careers.

Rupert Everett

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2016

Rupert Everett

In this edition of the talk show, John Bishop chats to Rupert Everett about a career that runs from Hollywood glamour to a fascination with prostitution.

Miriam Margolyes

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2016

Miriam Margolyes

John Bishop hosts the intimate talk show. In this edition he chats to actor Miriam Margolyes, who shares stories from her long and varied life.

Season 2

Lindsay Lohan

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2017

Lindsay Lohan

Passionate young Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan joins John Bishop in the first episode.

Olly Murs

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2017

Olly Murs

Singing sensation Olly Murs sits downs with John for the second episode of In Conversation With...

Russell Brand

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2017

Russell Brand

John Bishop chats to Hollywood actor and best-selling author Russell Brand, who talks candidly about his uneven path to fame.

Louise Redknapp

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2017

Louise Redknapp

John Bishop chats to Strictly Come Dancing star Louise Redknapp, who opens up about her rise to fame in Eternal and the confidence she built during Strictly.

Ken Loach

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2017

Ken Loach

Multi-award winning filmmaker Ken Loach joins John Bishop in the latest installment of John Bishop: In Conversation With...

Davina McCall

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2017

Davina McCall

TV presenter Davina McCall joins John Bishop in the latest installment of John Bishop: In Conversation With...

Ellie Simmonds

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2017

Ellie Simmonds

John Bishop is joined by five-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds for the latest episode of John Bishop: In Conversation With...

Jason Manford

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: May 4, 2017

Jason Manford

Comedian and actor Jason Manford sits down with John Bishop for another installment of the hit series John Bishop: In Conversation With...

Meera Syal

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: May 11, 2017

Meera Syal

Multi-talented actress, screenwriter and author Meera Syal CBE sits down with John Bishop for another installment of John Bishop: In Conversation With...

Anna Friel

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: May 18, 2017

Anna Friel

In a rare interview, actress Anna Friel joins John Bishop for a candid and heartwarming chat in the latest episodesode of John Bishop: In Conversation With...

Season 3

David Walliams

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 14, 2017

David Walliams

Award-winning comedian and TV personality, and best-selling children's author David Walliams joins John Bishop for the first episode.

John sits down with David as he opens up about his life and career, including the evolution and success of Little Britain, his extraordinary sporting achievements for Sport Relief, and his acting and presenting roles. He speaks honestly about living with depression, his close relationship with his family and his love of writing for children.

Nadiya Hussain

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2017

Nadiya Hussain

Great British Bake Off winner, TV presenter and author Nadiya Hussain sits downs with John Bishop for an intimate one-to-one conversation about her rise to fame since winning The Great British Bake Off almost two years ago. She discusses her discovery of baking at aged eight, the initial formality of her marriage and her close relationship with her family. Nadiya speaks candidly with John about her life-long struggle with panic disorder, and on being ‘the most vocal representative of Muslims on British TV.'

Jimmy Carr

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2017

Jimmy Carr

John Bishop is joined by, stand-up comedian and TV presenter, Jimmy Carr for the latest episode of John Bishop: In Conversation With... on W.

Jimmy talks to John about his start in comedy following a nine-to-five career, his subsequent rise to become one of the UK's hardest-working and respected comedians on the circuit, and the highs and lows that comes with the job. Jimmy talks candidly on the tabloid backlash following his financial "error of judgement", and how his precise comedy style translates to his huge US fan-base.

Craig Charles

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2017

Craig Charles

John Bishop sits down with actor, TV personality and DJ Craig Charles for the fourth episode of his critically-acclaimed series.

Melanie C

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2017

Melanie C

Comedy and chat as John Bishop sits down with former Spice Girl Melanie C.

John Cleese

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2017

John Cleese

Actor, writer and comedy pioneer John Cleese joins John Bishop in the latest installment of the series.

Katie Price

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2017

Katie Price

John Bishop is joined by model, reality star, business woman and charity campaigner Katie Price for the latest episode. Katie discusses her start in the industry as glamour model under the pseudonym Jordan, growing up in the glare of the media, and becoming a successful brand in her own right. She opens up to John about her well-documented relationships, her role as parent to a child with special needs, the abuse son Harvey has suffered through internet trolls, and speaks passionately about her campaign to make trolling a criminal offence.

Samantha Womack

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2017

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Samantha chats to John about her early life - from childhood on the QE2 to leaving home at 15 and her troubled early relationship. She speaks to John about representing the UK in the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest, and how unprepared she was for the media attention that followed. She talks with passion about her love of acting, from Game On to EastEnders, and shares her experience of dealing with the controversial baby swap storyline. Samantha speaks candidly about her relationship with her father and the effect his suicide has had on her life.

Dame Joan Collins

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2017

Dame Joan Collins

Golden Globe-winning actress Dame Joan discusses her early success in Britain as star of stage and screen; her move to Hollywood at aged 22, negotiating her salary with studio bosses at Twentieth Century Fox and winning a pivotal film role over Marilyn Monroe. John also talks to Dame Joan about her close relationship with her late sister, novelist Jackie Collins, the resurgence of her career starring on TV in iconic 80s soap opera Dynasty, and speaks candidly on marriage, heartache, being a mother and grandmother, and life with her soulmate, husband Percy.

Professor Brian Cox

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2017

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Brian opens up to John about his early fascination with science and the stars, whether there is life beyond earth and his role in making science appealing to all. He discusses touring Europe in the mid-80s as keyboard player with rock band Dare and speaks honestly about juggling university with being a member of chart-topping dance band D:Ream. John also talks to Brian about sharing the stage with a victorious Labour Party after Tony Blair's win to become Prime Minister.

Jeremy Corbyn

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2017

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Jeremy Corbyn sits down with John Bishop for an absorbing discussion about his life and his politics in this episode of the intimate chat show.

Season 4

Professor Green

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Jul 5, 2018

Professor Green

In the first episode of the new series, John Bishop sits down with one of Britain's pioneers of the UK rap scene, Professor Green, for an eye-opening conversation. He reflects on his early battle rapping days, the impact of his father's suicide, and how his life-threatening stabbing and collapse of his marriage affected him.

Ruth Jones

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2018

Ruth Jones

Comedy and chat as John Bishop sits down with award-winning comedy writer and Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones.

Paddy McGuinness

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2018

Paddy McGuinness

John Bishop talks to comedian and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness in another edition of the popular series.

Katherine Ryan

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2018

Katherine Ryan

John Bishop sits down with Canadian-Irish comedian and presenter Katherine Ryan. Katherine reveals how she coped with being a single mum just as her comedy career took flight as well as reminiscing on growing up in a small Canadian town and being diagnosed with Lupus.

Brendan Cole

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2018

Brendan Cole

John Bishop sits downs with former Strictly Come Dancing professional, Brendan Cole.

The award-winning dancer opens up to John about his 15 years on the hit BBC show, how he got into dancing and the Strictly curse taking its toll on his relationship.

Will Young

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2018

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John Bishop sits down with singer-songwriter and actor Will Young in another entertaining edition of the acclaimed series.

Cuba Gooding Jr

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2018

Cuba Gooding Jr

John Bishop talks to actor and comedian Cuba Gooding Jr in another edition of the popular series.

Alesha Dixon

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2018

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John Bishop talks to Alesha Dixon about family, domestic abuse, racism, the ups and downs of the music industry, and more in this edition of the series.

Gabby Logan

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2018

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John Bishop talks to presenter Gabby Logan in another edition of the popular series.

Martine McCutcheon

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2018

Martine McCutcheon

John Bishop talks to Martine McCutcheon about life, love, illness and family in another edition of the popular series.

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