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Is This Thing On? review: John Bishop biopic is let down by bad writing, a bloated runtime and lacklustre comedy

01/02/26 17:45

Directed by Bradley Cooper, Is This Thing On? is loosely based on the life of popular Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop. It stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern as the fictional counterparts Alex and Tess Novak....read

John Bishop looks loved-up with wife Melanie as they make rare red carpet appearance at screening for Bradley Cooper film based on real-life story of how comedy saved their marriage
20/01/26 09:37
The comedian, 59, and his writer wife of over three decades, served as the real life inspiration for the Bradley Cooper-helmed film, which is loosely based on John's start in stand-up comedy.
Hugh Bonneville puts on a cosy display with girlfriend Heidi Kadlecova at Is This Thing On? premiere after revealing he felt 'blessed to start a new chapter' following marriage split
20/01/26 00:42
The Downton Abbeyactor, 62, cuddled up to the veganinfluencer, 53, after relieving he felt 'blessed to start a new chapter' following a string of family tragedies and his split from his wife.
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Laura Dern joins co-stars Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett in London's Leicester Square as they lead the red carpet glamour at UK gala screening of Is This Thing On?
19/01/26 22:53
The actress, 58, who plays wife Tess Novak, looked incredible as she stepped out in a black and white, low-cut, chevron dress.
Coronation Street star Justin Moorhouse announces the death of his 'beautiful' son Barney
13/12/25 22:33
The comedian, 55, took to Instagram on Saturday to confirm the heartbreaking news, saying his son 'just went to sleep and didn't wake up.'
Bradley Cooper reveals a grazed nose as he hits the red carpet with Laura Dern at Is This Thing On? premiere
11/12/25 15:32
Bradley Cooper was spotted with an injury as he appeared alongside Laura Dern at the Is This Thing On? premiere.
Bradley Cooper sports a grazed nose as he hits the red carpet with Laura Dern at Is This Thing On? premiere
11/12/25 10:05
Bradley Cooper suffered a grazed nose as he hit the red carpet with Laura Dern at the Is This Thing On? premiere on Wednesday.
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College basketball announcer goes viral after ranting at 'incompetent' ref in barely-believable on-air meltdown
26/11/25 06:05
Creighton's basketball team lost to Baylor in their first matchup of the Players Era Festival on Monday and the Bluejays' radio announcer had thoughts and feelings about the referee crew.
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Revealed: How Hollywood superstar Bradley Cooper's new film is based on the life of British comic John Bishop - and earning rave reviews in the process
17/10/25 23:29
A 12-time Oscar-nominated Tinseltown actor and a Scouse stand-up veteran most famous on this side of the pond might seem an unlikely combination.
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Andra Day sizzles in a red sequin gown as she joins Laura Dern and Bradley Cooper at the Is This Thing On premiere at BFI London Film Festival
14/10/25 18:42
The actress, 40, was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars Laura Dern andBradley Cooper.
'Rescued' Beluga whales that captivated nation's hearts in John Bishop TV show are still confined to tiny pools years later
12/09/25 00:06
The duo dubbed Little Grey and Little White were transported 6,000 miles from a Chinese zoo to Iceland with the help of a British charity as shown on ITV in 2019.
John Bishop and Natasha Hamilton lead the celebrity tributes after 47 were injured by crazed driver during Liverpool trophy parade attended by comedian and members of Atomic Kitten star's family
27/05/25 07:40
A total of 27 people were taken to hospital following the horrific incident, with four still seriously injured.
Comedian John Bishop shares rare photo of son Luke and pens an emotional message as he marks his 29th birthday
19/03/25 18:16
The comedian, 58, took to Instagram on Wednesday to wish his son a happy birthday as he shared a current and throwback image.
John Bishop, 58, and wife Melanie share sweet pictures from Caribbean holiday - as he admits it's been 'hard to find the time to reconnect'
20/01/25 12:39
The comedian, 58, has been with his partner for 31 years including an 18-month period of separation in 2000 and 2001. He posted some sweet snaps from their St Lucia trip on Instagram on Sunday.
Robbie Williams admits he made changes to Better Man script after Gary Barlow complained he 'came off worse that Darth Vader in Star Wars'
20/12/24 16:33
The singer, 50, appeared on the Graham Norton show in an episode that's set to air on New Year's Eve, alongside Rami Malek , Motsi Mabuse, and John Bishop.
Comedian John Bishop is cracking America at the age of 57 after first stand-up tour in the US earns rave reviews
31/07/24 08:21
Comedian John Bishop is cracking America - at the age of 57.
Festivals and concerts are rocked as acts DROP OUT and calls are made for early finishes so fans can watch the Euros final
12/07/24 22:53
Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, north London , has revealed that four acts - including South African singer Tyla and UK rapper Digga D - have dropped out because of the final.
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John Bishop divides fans as he announces he's rescheduling his comedy gig in order to watch the Euros final
11/07/24 09:27
The comedian, 57, has divided opinion amongst his fans after taking to social media to reveal the controversial schedule change on Wednesday evening.
Jurgen Klopp opens up on his new life in Majorca as ex-Liverpool boss prepares to move into £3.4m eco-villa with sunny weather, padel and German-speaking doctors drawing him to the Spanish island
30/05/24 11:39
It would be the perfect place to unwind with wife Ulla and his family after admitting he left Liverpool because he was 'running out of energy.'
Jurgen Klopp reveals he has held talks with his Liverpool successor Arne Slot during farewell event... as the Dutchman prepares to start life at Anfield
28/05/24 22:49
Jurgen Klopp confirmed he had spoken to Arne Slot, his replacement as Liverpool manager, during a farewell event to mark his nine years at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp aims parting swipes at rivals Man City, Chelsea AND United as the German bids an emotional farewell to Liverpool fans at special event on Merseyside
28/05/24 22:45
The 56-year-old was attending a Q&A session at the M&S Bank Arena in the city and spoke freely - although not too freely after revealing he had been given a list of topics classed as off-limits
Jurgen Klopp breaks down in TEARS as Liverpool fans sing his name during emotional farewell event to mark his nine years as manager at Anfield
28/05/24 21:58
The German boss left his role in charge of the club after their final Premier League game of the campaign on May 19 - but returned to the city for 'An Evening With Jurgen Klopp'.
Jurgen Klopp tells adoring Liverpool fans that joining the club was the second best decision of his life as he says goodbye at special event in the city
28/05/24 21:11
On Tuesday night he bade farewell to the fanbase in 'An Evening With Jurgen Klopp' at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp's back at Liverpool! Former Reds manager jets in for a final goodbye event with his wife Ulla, after starting to set up new life in Spain at their £3.4m villa together
28/05/24 11:18
Celebrity Liverpool fan John Bishop will host the exclusive event, which is being presented by the football club in association with AEG, and tickets are priced at £37.
John Bishop claims he has found 'whole new perspective' by riding a motorbike to tour dates and says it helps him 'focus' before a show
22/05/24 20:03
The 57-year-old recently took up the sport and will ditch the usual tour bus option and travel between his UK and Ireland shows in 2024 and 2025 on his BMW R 1300 GS TE.
Inside Jurgen Klopp's new 'retired' life in Mallorca: Departing Liverpool boss is demolishing and rebuilding a £3.4m mansion to create an 'ecological family paradise' with his wife - as he prepares for his final farewell at Anfield
19/05/24 09:13
The Liverpool manager stunned the world of football in February when he announced he will leave Anfield in May after nine seasons, despite having two years left on his deal.
Liverpool announce farewell event for Jurgen Klopp that will allow legendary Reds boss to say a 'final goodbye to supporters' after the end of the season
09/05/24 15:59
The Reds boss has only two matches left in his role after announcing in January that he would be ending a near nine-year spell at the end of the campaign.
John Bishop wins almost £1m after ex- business partner defrauded him out of six-figure sum when the comic tried to launch an app with his deaf son for people with hearing difficulties
28/02/24 16:49
The comedian, 57, sued tech entrepreneur Brendan Morrissey and Maltese-registered BAK Holdings Limited after accusing them of stealing over £865,000 from his company Hears.
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AI attempts to write jokes in the style of famous comedians - so, can YOU tell if ChatGPT, Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, or Jimmy Carr wrote these?
04/11/23 14:06
Can AI really come up with jokes that are as funny as those cracked by comedy giants such as Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, or Jimmy Carr? MailOnline put this to the test using ChatGPT.
Company director, 59, loses his 'home, business and livelihood' because of the HS2 northern leg - only for it to be scrapped
04/10/23 22:09
Roly Bardsley, 59, wanted to use his home as collateral for a loan to help keep his construction business, which employed 200 people, running when it hit a rocky patch.
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Inside John Bishop's 30th wedding anniversary: Comedian's wife Melanie dons her original bridal gown as they enjoy weekend away with best man and bridesmaids for pearl celebration
29/05/23 17:18
John Bishop, 56, has given fans a glimpse at his wedding anniversary weekend away with his wife Melanie after celebrating 30 years of marriage.
John Bishop reveals his beloved mother has suddenly died as heartbroken comedian pays tribute saying 'it's a pain like no other'
24/03/23 09:22
The heartbroken comedian, 56, took to Instagram to announce the devastating news and pay tribute to his beloved mum on Thursday.
'It's spooky!' Hugh Bonneville and John Bishop are stunned to discover surprising family link in ITV's DNA Journey... after becoming pals during chance meet at Covid vaccine centre
28/02/23 10:21
The stars, who first became pals during lockdown after meeting each other in a vaccine centre, appeared on DNA Journey and went on an adventure to uncover their histories.
Comic John Bishop sues entrepreneur he accuses of stealing £865,000 from his firm set up to help people with hearing problems
08/09/22 23:59
The comedian, plus fellow shareholder U2 drummer Larry Mullen, 60, is taking legal action against Brendan Morrissey and Maltese-registered BAK Holdings Limited after accusing them of fraud.
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John Bishop and Damian Lewis face SIX-hour delay following Champions League Final - after the shocking treatment which took place at the game
30/05/22 07:43
The retired footballer, 55, and actor Damian, 51, kept their fans entertained over the weekend, despite facing a six-hour plane delay following the Champions League Final.
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How I plunged into comedy and won back my wife! As he launches a new chat show, John Bishop reveals how stepping on stage for the first time stopped his marriage from sinking
07/01/22 22:31
John Bishop, 55, has been given his own ITV chat show with celebrity guests. The comedian reveals how he fell into stand-up after going to an open-mic night at Manchester's Frog & Bucket comedy club.
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EXCLUSIVE: 'You can only do so much': John Bishop admits new chat show may be forced to film over Zoom if he catches Covid during six-week run
04/01/22 14:43
The comedian, 55, is fronting new Saturday night series The John Bishop Show which airs on ITV this Saturday.
John Bishop lands his own Saturday night comedy show on ITV... promising 'the hottest names in film, TV, sport, and music'
13/10/21 00:10
John Bishop has landed a Saturday night chat show on ITV.
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John Bishop reveals he crashed his car while swerving to avoid another vehicle on his way to catch a ferry in scary accident
20/07/21 16:05
The comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared snaps of his Discovery jeep after he ran off the side of the road in the scary accident.
'You know you've picked a posh centre when Hugh Bonneville volunteers!' John Bishop, 54, shares selfie with Downton Star before getting his Covid vaccine
03/04/21 15:59
John Bishop was greeted by non other than Hugh Bonneville when he arrived at a vaccination centre to get his coronavirus vaccination.
John Bishop transforms into character as he joins giggling co-star Mandip Gill to film Doctor Who in Liverpool after the comedian joined cast for series 13
25/03/21 19:04
The comedian, 54, who has joined the cast as The Doctor's new companion Dan, appeared to go back in time as he donned a period costume.
John Bishop cuts a pensive figure while filming night scenes for Doctor Who in Liverpool after joining the cast as new companion Dan for series 13
25/03/21 08:37
The actor, who has joined the cast as new companion Dan, filmed a scene which saw his character realise he was conversing with his ex-girlfriend Nadia after being placed in a time loop.
John Bishop takes his dogs for a country walk as comedian makes his first public appearance since recovering from COVID-19
21/01/21 12:04
The 54-year old confirmed he and wife Melanie had tested positive for the highly infectious virus in December, with its symptoms leaving them 'floored'.
'I would have been one of the families needing help': John Bishop donates 100 laptops to his old school as he reflects on his own childhood and says it's 'unacceptable' to write kids off
15/01/21 16:45
John Bishop has donated 100 laptops to his former school as he reveals as a child he would have been one of the families that needed help.
'It's an absolute dream come true!' John Bishop joins Doctor Who series 13 after comedian, 54, vowed to return to work within weeks amid Covid battle
01/01/21 20:10
The comedian, 54, will take on the role of Dan as he boards the TARDIS alongside The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and Yaz (Mandip Gill).
'Every day I'm getting stronger': John Bishop, 54, updates fans on his coronavirus battle and vows to return to work within weeks
31/12/20 13:16
The comedian, 54, took to social media on Wednesday to share a picture of the NHS notification informing him he had tested positive for the virus
'This is the worst illness I've ever had': John Bishop, 54, reveals he and his wife are battling coronavirus and details the 'debilitating headaches, chronic fatigue and skin pain'
30/12/20 14:57
John Bishop revealed he has battled coronavirus over the Christmas period and The funnyman, 54, took to social media to share a picture of the NHS notification informing him he had tested positive
John Bishop reveals Jack Whitehall once paid him in LAUGHING GAS when he couldn't afford the £40 fee he'd promised for a gig as a teen comic
03/09/20 10:03
The star, 53, said the then teenage Jack, now 32, lured him to a comedy club he had started in Manchester as the pair were both starting their careers at the time.
John Bishop reveals he wants the Grand National banned... even though he once part-owned a racehorse
01/12/19 20:07
The animal lover said he is not against the sport but has changed his perspective on the historic race because of the number of horses which have died in the race.
Prince William and Kate Middleton reveal celebrities taking part in their charity sailing regatta - including Bear Grylls, John Bishop and Helen Glover
02/08/19 12:00
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have revealed the celebrities who will compete against them in the inaugural King's Cup regatta around Cowes on the Isle of Wight next week.
Comedian John Bishop sells his £6.8m mansion to transport bosses behind HS2 despite previously blasting the scheme for 'devastating communities and destroying wildlife'
07/04/19 09:09
John Bishop sold his family home Whatcroft Hall in Northwich, Cheshire, to transport bosses behind HS2 for £6.8million - despite hitting out at the rail project in the past.
Joke's on him! Comedian John Bishop struggles to give his own DVD away for FREE to HMV customers as he goes undercover as member of staff
10/11/18 17:17
John Bishop, 51, disguised himself as a salesman in HMV to do 'market research' on his new DVD in London. The comedian hoped to find some of his 500,000 fans after his huge 77-date last year.
Comedian John Bishop says he's 'massively proud' of his gay son during emotional speech as he accepts British LGBT award
12/05/18 19:27
The comedian was named Ally of the Year and moved the audience with his touching words at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square.
7 Unmissable Events, from a George Michael documentary to John Bishop on tour and the new Tate St Ives, Event picks the top things to see this week
14/10/17 21:00
Stars from Kate Moss to Stevie Wonder feature in this George Michael intimate documentary, the singer’s last work.
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'They're not the milk man's kids': John Bishop sends social media into overdrive as he shares family snap with his handsome lookalike sons
21/06/17 08:37
The funnyman - who is known for his trademark head of hair - showcased his uncanny likeness to his three sons, Luke, Daniel, and Joe as they enjoyed a belated Father's Day celebration.
'I wanted John Bishop to smash it - all it's done is make me want to smash my TV': ITV's troubled Nightly Show gets a new host but is still slammed by viewers
07/03/17 02:14
John Bishop has been slammed for his 'toe-curlingly poor' performance on The Nightly Show after taking over from David Walliams who was widely criticised for his turn last week.
Jose Mourinho tries and fails to keep a straight face as Manchester United manager shares jokes with comedian and Liverpool fan John Bishop
19/10/16 09:00
Jose Mourinho is known for his composure on the touchline and when facing the media, but it seems like the Manchester United manager has met his match in the form of John Bishop.
Now Labour drafts in a comedian to help them win: John Bishop scores winning penalty to finally give the party something to smile about (but it was only a football match)
25/09/16 13:31
John Bishop (pictured) helped Labour MPs overturn a 3-0 deficit and scored the winning penalty in the set-piece football match against journalists at the party's conference in Liverpool today.
West Ham United supporter James Corden gleefully gloats in front of pal John Bishop after watching his club defeat Scouse comedian's beloved Liverpool FC
02/01/16 19:28
Pals James Corden, 37, and John Bishop, 49, enjoyed a friendly rivalry on Saturday as they watched their teams, Liverpool and West Ham, face off at The Boleyn Ground.
They can't get it out of their heads! Kylie Minogue dazzles in sequinned gown while performing on British Christmas show...but leaves viewers divided with her singing
22/12/15 03:39
She's known for her showstopping outfits ever since she cavorted around in gold hot pants for her Spinning Around film clip
Comedian John Bishop and Westlife's Nicky Byrne lead the fans as they attend U2's homecoming gig in Dublin
25/11/15 01:14
They are one of Ireland's ultimate bands. So it's perhaps unsurprising that U2 commanded some celebrity turn-out at their homecoming gig in Ireland's 3Arena on Monday.
Comedian John Bishop mugged by motorcyclist who swiped his mobile from his hands while he was sending a text
30/05/15 07:57
The 48-year-old comic (pictured) was texting as he walked in East London on Tuesday when he was robbed. In the blink of an eye, a passing motorbike rider tore his phone from his hands and 'sped off'.
Steven Gerrard hangs out with comedian John Bishop as Liverpool captain makes most of the city after Anfield swansong
17/05/15 23:56
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been pictured enjoying some downtime with comedian John Bishop and mutual friends in the city's Rack and Dollar bar. Gerrard is set to leave Liverpool in the summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo could feature in a stand-up comedy show as comic John Bishop looks set to perform role of Real Madrid star
27/03/15 16:43
Cristiano Ronaldo displayed his humorous side when he pranked Ricardo Quaresma by covering his car in tin foil and the Real Madrid star is now set to feature in a stand-up comedy show.
Gem dealer who tricked expat pensioners into investing their life savings in worthless coloured diamonds from Marbella office is jailed
17/10/14 17:06
John Bishop, 32, from Liverpool, operated out of Marbella on Spain's Costa del Sol, targeting retired Brits and selling them cheap gemstones at vastly inflated mark-ups.
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$Photograph by Peter Powell. 18-07-2014\nComedian John Bishop receives his Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool's John Moores University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the arts and charitable causes at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral.$
Comedian John Bishop dons a cap and gown to collect his Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool's John Moores University
19/07/14 00:19
John Bishop has received an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool's John Moores University.

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