Joke’s on him! Comedian John Bishop struggles to give his own DVD away for FREE to HMV customers as he goes undercover as member of staff
- The comedian went to do ‘market research’ for his new DVD in HMV London
- After a huge 77-date tour last year, hoped to find some of 500,000 in store
- He disguised himself as a salesman and asked customers to buy his DVD
These are the hilarious scenes as TV funnyman John Bishop surprises fans by going undercover at HMV’s flagship store in London ahead of the release of his latest DVD.
The 51-year-old comedian completed a marathon 77-date tour of Britain and Ireland during 2017.
He appeared before 500,000 fans during the show’s six-month run.
Due to the phenomenal demand, 26 shows were added and many of the packed shows ended with a standing ovation.
Ahead of the release of the DVD, Blu-ray and download of the show, Bishop dressed up as a retail worker and appeared undercover at HMV’s flagship store on Oxford Street in London.
A make-up artist prepared Bishop for his secret assignment, fitting him with a tufty beard, long hair and large glasses in an effort to bamboozle fans.
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In the video, John Bishop is seen carrying around heaps of his dvd, putting them on display around store and asking customers if they like to buy one with their purchase.
Confused shoppers shook their heads as the DVD was offered to them as one said it looked like Jim Carrey, not John Bishop.
Another shopper was even offered it for free still declined saying she ‘wouldn’t watch it’.
Finally, a couple noticed John through his disguise and gladly accepted the DVD and asked if he would sign it too.
Comedian John Bishop, pictured, underwent a dramatic change as part of a stunt ahead of the launch of his new DVD
The stunt was filmed on several hidden cameras.
Bishop said: ‘The reaction to the show at the end of every night was fantastic, touring “Winging It” across the UK was absolutely brilliant and the demand for more shows blew me away.
‘I’m thrilled that I’m able to release this show for all to see.’
The DVD was filmed during a show at the London Palladium.
He will also be appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV 1 tonight at 10pm.
The 51-year-old comedian completed a marathon 77-date tour of Britain and Ireland in 2017
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