Like many people, I was initially taken aback when I heard Bradley Cooper's latest film was inspired by the life of John Bishop. Although the 58-year-old is a household name in the UK and has been ...

British comedian John Bishop became the inspiration for the new film Is This Thing On, directed by Bradley Cooper, after sharing his life story with a film producer at a nightclub in London. Film ...

Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett in Is This Thing On, based on the life of comedian John Bishop - Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures Will Arnett is that man. He plays Alex Novak, the fictionalised ...

Bishop can find the funny turn of phrase when discussing something ... Helm’s seedy stand-up persona is much more full-on, screaming, sweating and frequently stripped to his underpants. He sings, he ...