Doctor Who star John Bishop getting new ITV comedy show

Ahead of his stint on Doctor Who, John Bishop has been announced to front a brand new ITV comedy series.

The John Bishop Show is set to run for six weeks on Saturday nights, where he will interview "the hottest names in film, TV, sport, music and more in front of a live studio audience".

Bishop will also perform stand-up and showcase "the global comedy pulse with a team of stand-ups from all over the world".

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"We've been discussing making a Saturday night show for ITV for a while and I am so glad that we are finally going to be doing it," the star said.

"We want it to be up to date and topical, whilst also fitting the energy and fun that Saturday nights on ITV is known for."

ITV head of entertainment Katie Rawcliffe added: "The John Bishop Show is the perfect Saturday night fix; celebrity tales, hilarious stand-up comedy and showcasing new global talent. John's charismatic on-air style will delight viewers and guests alike."

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The news comes as Bishop gears up to appear as new companion Dan Lewis in Doctor Who, as Jodie Whittaker takes her final bow as the Doctor in series 13 and a number of specials next year.

Speaking about his co-star's departure from the TARDIS, Bishop recently admitted: "The way [Jodie] carries this show – the amount of responsibility that she wears so lightly on her shoulders – is staggering.

"The run's coming to an end soon and we were all talking earlier about how weird it will be not seeing each other every week."

The John Bishop Show's premiere date on ITV is yet to be announced. Doctor Who: Flux (aka series 13) will premiere on October 31 on BBC One. In the US, the show airs on BBC America, with series 1-12 available on HBO Max.

For more information on Doctor Who: Time Fracture, head this way – tickets are also available via retailers including LOVEtheatre, London Theatre Direct, Fever and Ticketmaster.

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