Comic John Bishop is normally seen making folks giggle, however he has a tragic backstory too.
The star, who hosts The John Bishop Present on ITV tonight, revealed childhood struggles after seeing his dad in jail.
Talking to The Mirror in 2014, John stated his dad going to jail has had a big impact on his life.
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Within the interview, John remembers being instructed the devastating information simply earlier than Christmas in 1972.
He remembers an uncle telling him, “You’re dad’s gone to prison.”
John goes on to say that, at simply six-years-old, he didn’t perceive the total significance of what he was listening to.
Why was John Bishop’s dad in jail?
However he remembers understanding it was dangerous, as a result of his mum, Kathleen, and siblings have been distraught.
He remembers his uncle telling them: “Some folks might say dangerous issues to you however always remember your dad did the appropriate factor. You want to be proud – and also you boys have to arise on your mum and your sisters.”
John’s dad, Ernie, had been arrested after defending Kathleen after a person pushed her in opposition to a automotive bonnet.
Ernie, who was simply 30 on the time, reacted by punching the person, and one other man who was with him, to the bottom.
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He was instructed to serve one 12 months in prison.
What has John stated about it?
John, now 55, stated: “The injustice my dad suffered had a large influence on the individual I’m. Going to see him for the primary time in Preston with the doorways being locked behind you, being stopped from giving him a hug, folks you in a judgemental manner.
“It made me realise it’s our household in opposition to everybody. Nobody’s going to assist us.
“My dad had a really robust upbringing as one of 9 youngsters in inner-city Liverpool and he knew how to arise for himself.
“He all the time taught us to by no means go on the lookout for hassle, however to by no means stroll away, particularly in case you’re in the appropriate.
And one of these bullies had pushed my mum. He simply did what any first rate man would have achieved.”
The John Bishop Present is on tonight at 9.30pm on ITV.
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