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John Bishop Says Dark Onstage Joke Helped Save Marriage as Cooper Film Premieres in London

He told The One Show the chance encounter led them into Relate counselling that restored their marriage.

Overview

  • On BBC's The One Show, Bishop recalled joking about "keeping her head in the fridge" before noticing Melanie in the audience.
  • He said they had been separated for about 18 months and were nearing the final stage of divorce when they reconnected.
  • Bishop explained his stand-up began at Manchester’s Frog and Bucket when he put his name down to avoid a £4 entry fee.
  • After speaking that night, the couple pursued Relate counselling and, he said, "got our marriage back," with 33 years now together.
  • Their story loosely informs Is This Thing On?, directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, which held a London gala screening attended by the Bishops.