Which well known comedian starred in the 2010 film 'Route Irish' directed by Ken Loach?
John Bishop John Bishop John Joseph Bishop (born 30 November 1966) is an English comedian, presenter and actor, who is also known for his charity work, having raised £4.2m for Sport Relief 2012. A keen footballer, Bishop played for non-League teams Hyde and Southport, and was known for having an aggressive style of play. He also worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative prior to becoming a stand-up comedian. His television debut came on "The Panel". He has subsequently appeared in the E4 teen drama "Skins" (seasons 3-4) and in the Ken Loach film "Route Irish" in addition to his own shows including
Route Irish (film) Film in Coproduction in 2012, but lost to "Romantics Anonymous". Route Irish (film) Route Irish is a 2010 drama-thriller film directed by Ken Loach and written by Paul Laverty. It is set in Liverpool and focuses on the consequences suffered by private security contractors after fighting in the Iraq War. The title comes from the Baghdad Airport Road, known as "Route Irish". The film was a British-French co-production. It was selected for the main competition at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Philip French, in "The Observer", wrote that the film reprises several themes in Loach's films, such as state-sanctioned crime,