John Bishop takes torch to top of Jodrell Bank telescope

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Comedian John Bishop has taken the Olympic torch to the top of the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank.

The Liverpudlian star was taking part in the London 2012 Olympic torch relay.

He said the experience had been "fantastic and more emotional than you'd imagine".

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