It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. The opening to each show would see him deliver several minutes of topical jokes and on one occasion, where his autocue failed, he improvised a new and topical routine. He went on to host more than 30 quiz shows on British television. It's not just film and TV. I want to die in the saddle. His legacy will be remembered in Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter, which airs tonight on Channel 5. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. With Bob Monkhouse, Mike Yarwood, Fiona Allen, Jon Culshaw. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. My recovery has been dramatic and I'm ready to go back to work.". It was catalogued and restored to digital formats for a major event at British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on 24 October 2009. Detectives hunting for Constance Martens baby find remains of infant, London Ambulance Service told to improve its ethnic diversity, Third of London pupils miss first pick of school, Shocking moment moped narrowly misses 70mph train at level crossing, Armed police swoop on Hackney Central station after man knifed, Harry and Meghan lose Frogmore Cottage after memoir controversy, What is the Willow Project? They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. In March, he received a five-minute standing ovation from fellow entertainers at an awards show and BBC1 screened a special on his 56-year TV career in October. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! In his final years, Monkhouse hosted a show on BBC Radio 2 called The Monkhouse Archive in which he provided humorous links to clips of comedy acts spanning the previous 50 years. Though regarded by some as smarmy, Monkhouse saw a revival in his career during the last 10 years, winning a new generation of fans and the respect of younger comics. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' One of the brightest lights just went out on the Christmas tree," he said. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. Born in Beckenham, Kent, in June 1928, Monkhouse started out as a comedy writer and rose to become one of the country's top comics with a highly polished on-screen persona that people seemed to either love or hate. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". Monkhouse s u f f e r e d deeply after the death of his son, Simon, from a heroin overdose in a 1-a-night Thai guesthouse in 2001. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. But those gentlemen aside there are quite a number of people who are difficult to get on with because they haven't cracked it.. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. Alan Ball, Runaway Bay, Australia, I have grown up with Bob on my T.V screen, he was the king of game shows because of his razor sharp wit. Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. How do I choose my approach?". Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. 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]. [14] Among the audience were a number of British comedians who had been personally invited by Monkhouse, including Reece Shearsmith, Jon Culshaw, David Walliams, Fiona Allen and Mark Steel. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. Read a selection of your e-mails below. Entdecke Bob Monkhouse Bulmers zum Selbermachen Comedians Kit Vinyl EP Single 33 13 1/min - Werbeaktion in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was. Although I have been away from the UK for some years, thinking about Bob Monkhouse always helped me to connect to the old country and its unique humour. More info. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. Gabrielle Cohen, Edgware, UK, Having grown up with him on our screens for as long as we can rememberhe was a true "Star" in every sense of the word.John & Michaela Hadlow, Devon, He was so quick, so kind, so, so funny and just a lovely, lovely man. Speaking of his own sense of loss, Mr Prichard said: "I knew it was coming, but when you get the news you realise we have lost one of the greatest comics that England has ever produced.". Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . It is only when you hear the likes of Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle and Rik Mayall talking, that you realise how influential Bob Monkhouse was on this new generation of comedians. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. Thanks for all the laughs, Bob xAngela Taylor, England, TV & the world of comedy will never be the same again.John Emley, Prestwick, Scotland, Usually when someone famous dies there is a dramatic outpouring of grief for someone most of us never knew - well in this case, I am truly saddened because Bob Monkhouse was a man who never failed to make me laugh - he was 'saucy' without being crude and he always put a smile on my face.Nichola, Dundee, There aren't many comedians that I went out of my way to watch and follow but Bob was the exception. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. Bob Monkhouse. He has been a comedy presence all my life and will be missed. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. He was so jovial & kind to me. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. A Great Legacy Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. 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. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. Monkhouse lived in a house called "Claridges" in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, and had a flat in London and a holiday home in Barbados. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. Whats it worth to you?. Ever the showman, he continued to work on a new series of the popular daytime quiz Wipeout, as well as a number of one-off shows. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. 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David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He became much in demand as an after-dinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, Just Say a Few Words (Lennard Publishing, 1988, 1999). LK 4564. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. Alex Penn, Horsham, Sussex, It was a sad end to year for his family and friends, and an end to a era of one of the greatest comedians to have lived. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. 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Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. The show lasted three series and showcased comedians of many generations. Monkhouse was working until six weeks ago, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career, Bob Monkhouse on Museum of Broadcast Communications, Bob Monkhouse interviewed by Off The Telly.co.uk - May 2003. Shine on. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. Will be sadly missed as a friend. Bob Monkhouse. 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RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. He was 75. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. The golden shots Anne Aston, The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined, Cache in the attic: Bob Monkhouse hid 50,000 comedy videos in his loft, True comedy gold: No one does humour quite like the British, Peter Prichard. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. What's it worth to you?" [17], In 1995 the British Comedy Awards gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, and eight years later, a few weeks before he died, the Television and Radio Industries Club awarded him a Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting. ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. While the comedians career continued to soar, he often admitted that he felt he had no talent and was frustrated that many would only know him as a game show host. 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. 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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. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . By Neil Wilkes. Monkhouse was the class clown at Dulwich College. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. He was a UK institution and will be missed by millions. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. He was obviously concentrating on his delivery, but still had the courtesy to exchange good natured pleasantries. Showbusiness agent. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". I remember some of his shows vividly, and it's a shame that yet another member of the old school of comedy is now gone. He always had so many original one line jokes! "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. 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. This film collection was the cause of a court case at the Old Bailey in 1979. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. !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. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. His true character came out not on the game shows but when on the stage - watch these performances for a taste or real comedy.David, Ashton, England, Thanks for the memory Bob, you will be missed!Jim Poole, Gt Yarmouth. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. Enter your password to log in. The London Gazette, 21 February 1958, p. 1258. In 1993 Monkhouse was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. He was also at the helm when infamously, on 30 November 1996, the lottery machine failed live on air, causing the draw to be delayed by 50 minutes until after that night's episode of Casualty aired. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. 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Monkhouse's other son, Gary, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in 1993. He was 75. Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. When Monkhouse appeared in March at the Television and Radio Industries Club awards in London, where he received an award for his contribution to the entertainment world, the comedian wise-cracked: "I discovered about two years ago that visits to the loo were less and less profitable. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. John Walker, Walsall, England, He was a very good comedian but I think Bob Monkhouse will be best remembered for his work as a TV presenter I'm only old enough to remember the repeats of Bob's Full House onwards, and from there shows like The $64,000 Question, the updated version of Celebrity Squares, the National Lottery and of course, Wipeout. 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!" [7] He established a comics writing and art partnership with Dulwich schoolmate Denis Gifford and the two formed their own publishing company, Streamline, in the early 1950s. A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. 'M sad to hear of Bob 's untimely death, going back to when Monkhouse first bought home. 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