Full line-up revealed for series two of John Bishop: In Conversation Wi...

John Bishop: In Conversation With... returns on Thursday 16th March at 9pm on W The full line of guests for the second series of the critically-acclaimed interview show John Bishop: In Conversation With... on W was today revealed, with the next wave of high profile guests joining series-opener guest Lindsay Lohan (Thursday 16 March, 9pm).

Stand-up comedian, Hollywood actor and best-selling author Russell Brand, multi-award winning British filmmaker and political activist Ken Loach and acclaimed film and television actress Anna Friel complete the line-up of stars who will join John for an intimate chat.

John Bishop: In Conversation With... returns to W on Thursday 16th March at 9pm with Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan, singing sensation Olly Murs, renaissance man Russell Brand, Strictly Come Dancing finalist Louise Redknapp, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Jason Manford.

The series line-up continues with actress and author Meera Syal, celebrated filmmaker Ken Loach, Paralympic World Champion Ellie Simmonds and actress Anna Friel.

The ten episode running order, Thursdays at 9pm from 16 March on W, is: 16 March Lindsay Lohan

23 March Olly Murs

30 March Russell Brand

6 April Louise Redknapp

13 April Davina McCall

20 April Jason Manford

27 April Meera Syal

4 May Ken Loach

11 May Ellie Simmonds

18 May Anna Friel

John Bishop In Conversation With James Corden

The first episode of series one featuring John in conversation with James Corden, consolidated to over 1.1 million people enjoying Johns compelling one-to-one chat.

The first series, awarded a five-star review in The Times, saw John unveil his incredible talent for intimate, candid and revealing conversations, inviting his guests - James Corden, Jo Brand, Charlotte Church, Steve Coogan, Rupert Everett, Kirsty Young, Miriam Margoyles, Freddie Flintoff, Sir Lenny Henry and Alex Brooker - to open up and reveal the individual behind the public persona.

Notes to editors: John Bishop: In Conversation With..., is produced by Lola Entertainment and distributed by BBC Worldwide.

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