Who'll never walk alone
- Publication: Daily Mirror
- Date: 2021-01-02
- Author: Tom Bryant
- Page: 29
- Language: English
Rouser John Bishop joins the Doctor in 'dream' role
JOHN Bishop has told of his joy at joining Doctor Who, calling it a dream.
The Scouse comedian will play a character called Dan alongside Jodie Whittaker's Time Lord and companion Mandip Gill.
He said: "If I could tell my younger self that one day I would be asked to step on board the TARDIS, I'd never hive believed it.
"It's an absolute dream come true to be joining Doctor Who and I couldn't wish for better company than Jodie and Mandip"
The Mirror revealed last month how Bishop, 54, was joining the cast of the long-running BBC show.
Show boss Chris Chibnall said: "Our conversations started with John even before the pandemic hit.
"The character of Dan was built for him, and it's a joy to have him aboard the TARDIS." Bishop also revealed he has been "overwhelmed" by support since he and wife Melanie tested positive for Covid-19 on Christmas Day.
He tweeted: "I was moved by the amount of messages privately and publicly.
"Every day we are getting a little stronger and I will be back at work in Jan. Keep safe and Happy New Year."
Bishop had told how coronavirus was "the worst illness I have ever had".
He added: "Debilitating headaches, muscle joint and even skin pain, dizziness, nausea, no appetite, incredibly chronic fatigue.
"My wife and I are fit non-smokers and it's flattened us. I don't wish this disease on anyone:"
Bishop-and Melanie have been married since 1993 and they have three sons.
Caption: TIME LORD Whittaker
Caption: DELIGHT John Bishop
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