An extra episode has been added to John Bishop's current W series, In Conversation With... In the new episode the comedian interviews Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
John Bishop says: "It's very exciting to have the opportunity to interview someone who has had such a profound impact on the political landscape of this country, without actually being in power."
The series has recently featured David Walliams, Dame Joan Collins, John Cleese and Melanie C.
Produced by Lola Entertainment and distributed by BBC Worldwide, John Bishop: In Conversation With... is up 43% on slot. Series one launched with the single highest TX on the channel last year pulling in an impressive 607k. The first ever episode, featuring James Corden, saw over 1.6million individuals enjoy John's intimate conversation with the star.
The Jeremy Corbyn interview will air on W on November 23 at 9pm.
John Bishop has also just announced the 2018 extension of his latest live tour, Winging It. Having sold more than 250,000 tickets for the 2017 tour so far, he will take Winging It into the New Year for a further 26 shows, with additional dates in previously sold out arenas and new cities across the UK. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Monday 13 November.The extra dates start on January 6 in Jersey and include three nights at the London Palladium from February 7 - 9.
Bishop says: “I am delighted by the reaction to Winging It, after a three year break since my last live tour, it’s a great feeling to be back out on the road and performing in front of a live audience again. I’ve had nightly standing ovations and the audience reaction has been incredible. I am really looking forward to continuing the tour into 2018!”
Tickets go on sale on November 13 at 10am.
Full dates and ticket links here.