Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? In the 2010 ITV documentary The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse, a friend explained that he often complained about there being a whole generation who dont know Im a comedian. Having lent Terry Wogan's son a film, Monkhouse was charged with attempting to defraud film distributors of royalties, but after two years the judge decided that there was no case to answer. His other son, Simon, a stand-up poet, from whom he had been estranged for 13 years, died aged 46 from a heroin overdose in a hotel in northern Thailand in April 2001.[4][20]. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). Bob was one of the few men that could make me cringe, get me mad, cry (with laughter) and have me laughing until it hurts. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. Showbusiness agent. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. How do I choose my approach?". Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. Monkhouse then returned to quizzes, taking over hosting duties on Wipeout from Paul Daniels when its studio recordings moved from London to Manchester and the show moved from primetime to daytime. [11] Monkhouse was known as a keen supporter of new comedy and used the show to introduce audiences to new comedians such as Kelly Monteith, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. [8], Before establishing himself as a successful writer and comedian, Monkhouse appeared on stage in London, first as Aladdin in a stage show of the same name written by S. J. Perelman and Cole Porter and then in the first London production of the musical The Boys from Syracuse (Antipholus of Syracuse) in 1963 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, alongside Ronnie Corbett. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. I had the chance to see him in concert in the early '90s and it was only then that I realised exactly how funny this man was. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. From 1996 to 1998, Monkhouse presented The National Lottery Live show on Saturday evenings on BBC1, for which he created the catchphrase: "I know I'm a sinner, but make me a winner!" My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! His TV debut was in the 1950s comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 he was host of the British version of Candid Camera. The star died on 29 December aged 75, at his home in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, after fighting bone and prostate cancer for more than two years. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie Carrie Johnson joins campaign for Joanna Simpson's killer BA pilot husband who bludgeoned her to death with Do not sell or share my personal information. He always made you laugh and was such a professional. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. A Great Legacy Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. London Cast Recording. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. Monkhouse's other son, Gary, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in 1993. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. Monkhouse was criticised for sycophancy towards his guests but said that they were all heroes of his and that was how he really felt about them. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. By Neil Wilkes. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his Bedfordshire home on Monday morning. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. They don't make them like Bob any more! An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . Amongst shows rediscovered were many featuring Monkhouse himself, including The Flip Side, a 1966 play in which he starred as a television DJ with his own late-night show, and the 195758 series of his comedy My Pal Bob, including an episode in which he is suspected of an extramarital affair. His writing and performing was legendary. Despite his fears about being forgotten, he was branded the unlikely hero of modern comedy in a 2015 Telegraph article because his style is reportedly seen in other comedians. 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During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. But those gentlemen aside there are quite a number of people who are difficult to get on with because they haven't cracked it.. Bob Monkhouse, the comedian who died yesterday aged 75, became synonymous with television game shows, playing the unctuous host to more than 30 different programmes that, like him . His film archive began in the late 1950s. When do the clocks change in 2023? He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. The gun, launcher and camera were props. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. After national service in the RAF, he conned his way into the BBC - by duping an Army psychiatrist into signing a letter requesting an audition, on the grounds that it would be the only cure for Corporal Monkhouse's delusional psychosis. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. [citation needed] He came back into fashion during the 1990s, and an appearance on Have I Got News for You helped to restore his popularity.[12]. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! He always had so many original one line jokes! Express. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. Bob was 75 at the time, having marked his birthday some months earlier in June. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. It's not just film and TV. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. Died December 29, 2003 (75) Add to list Awards 2 wins Photos Known for Dentist in the Chair 5.0 Writer 1960 Carry on Sergeant 6.3 Charlie Sage 1958 The Big Noise TV Series Writer 1964 6 eps Dentist on the Job 5.2 Writer 1961 Credits Edit Writer27 Actor32 Music Department1 Additional Crew1 Self135 Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. One of British TV's most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funny-man Bob . He was 75. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. By the time he was 27 he was a star. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. Monkhouse said: Am I going to be nice? I want to die in the saddle. Initially, we found half a dozen TV shows that we knew to be missing.". Jump to content. The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. Read a selection of your e-mails below. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. Famed for his quick wit and ready oneliners, Monkhouse became one of Britain's highest-paid TV stars, and was awarded the OBE in 1993 for his services to showbusiness. My thoughts are with his family and friends.Dominic Hill, Burnham, It was with great sadness I read of the death of Bob Monkhouse. Bob Monkhouse Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment Dennis Barker Mon 29 Dec 2003. !Martin, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, Thanks Bob for having entertained us with your clean sense of humour and sharp wit you will be sadly missed.Baber, London, England, A true professional and a charming man whose humour managed to connect generations. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. [7] From 1987 to 1989, he hosted three series of the revival of the talent show Opportunity Knocks, which aired as Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. "[22], Throughout his career Monkhouse had jotted down jokes, odd facts, one-liners, sketches and ideas in a series of leather-bound books, which he took with him to every television, radio, stage and nightclub appearance he made. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. I will miss him so much and feel very deeply for his family as I have just lost my mother to cancer. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. His eldest son, Gary Alan, who had cerebral palsy, lived at Naish farm house, a residential home for the disabled in Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire. Then I'm a snoot. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. Bob Monkhouse died from prostate cancer in 2003 after a two-and-a-half-year battle (Image: GETTY) The Independent's Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse "told me this quite candidly" in a 1995. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. He hit the screens in the 1950s in the comedy show Fast And Loose and by 1960 was host of the British version of Candid Camera. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. [15], In 2008, the British Film Institute was contacted by Monkhouse's daughter, Abigail, who asked if they would like to view the collection and provide some advice as to the best way of preserving it. Whats it worth to you?. By the time he left Dulwich College at 17 he had a thriving cottage industry as a gagwriter, cartoonist and purveyor of pulp fiction. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. ITV News, 29/12/2003.Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. [9], Monkhouse began his adult career as a scriptwriter for radio comedy in partnership with Denis Goodwin, a fellow Old Alleynian with whom he also compred Smash Hits on Radio Luxembourg. As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. The former Family Fortunes host died in his sleep in the early hours at home in the village of Eggington, Bedfordshire, where he lived with his second wife Jackie. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. Shine on. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Prepare for peak pothole season! I never got to work with him, but I did meet him once, and immediately, I could see why people who HAD worked with him called . With Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood, Fiona Allen, Jon Culshaw. I guess what really sums up Bob for me was that despite some of the crude and crass humour that exists on today's television, Bob never sunk to that level to get a laugh, he was the consummate professional, and was a "Family" entertainer which in today's world of comedy is a rare treasure. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. Despite his on-screen success, his life was dogged by personal tragedy. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. He was the ultimate pro.Chris Hughes, Wraysbury, Staines, Whatever people think of Bob Monkhouse, he was truly 'The Guvnor' a trooper, a real professional and to some of today's younger comedians, an icon. Mr Prichard, of International Artists Ltd, said Monkhouse's wife Jackie called him shortly after 5am with the news that he had lost his battle with prostate cancer. He was so jovial & kind to me. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. DON'T MISSBob Monkhouse: The comedy uncle[INTERVIEW]Why comedy fans love a one-liner[ANALYSIS]Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft[NEWS]. [citation needed]. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE (1st June 1928 - 29th December 2003) was an English entertainer and comedian. During the interview she produced a handgun and fired it on several occasions, destroying a plant pot on the set and a series of lights in the studio roof. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. 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