Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. He was 75. Will be sadly missed as a friend. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next ISIS fanatic jailed over the gruesome beheading of two Scandinavian women hikers in Morocco that shocked the Shamima Begum and other British women who joined Islamic State and are being held in Syria will 'ultimately' Is YOUR wood burner at risk? A genuinely funny man has left us.Paul Curran, Lowestoft, A true gentleman, a true comedian, a true workaholic and now a legend. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. In a piece written several years after Monkhouse's death, critic and satirist Michael Deacon suggested that although Monkhouse had feared that his legacy as a comedian would be limited, as many people knew him only from his decades of work as a game-show host, his style of writing and performing could be seen as influencing many contemporary British comedians, such as Jimmy Carr (whose book on comedy The Naked Jape quoted several Monkhouse jokes), Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, John Bishop, Lee Mack and Tim Vine.[18]. Recorded in 2003 live on stage, interspersed with interviews with comedians and celebrities that were in the audience that night. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. 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. 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. How do I choose my approach?". 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. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. Prepare for peak pothole season! 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. They were returned after 18 months,[10] but the thief, although arrested, was never charged. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. He first appeared on This Is Your Life in 1982 and received a second appearance on the show on 23April 2003, just months before his death. [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. Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. 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. Two video cassettes of my cabaret act and a sea of game shows as valuable as yesterdays Daily Mirror.. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. 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. It has been wonderful to hear the present day comics speak admiringly of this man. [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 entire Monkhouse film and television archive is now held by Kaleidoscope, including all the material previously held by the National Film and Television Archive (NFTVA). !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. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. Gary Wright, Bolton, England, One thing about Bob was that he made you laugh. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. The show lasted three series and showcased comedians of many generations. Nobody since has done it like Bob. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. 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. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. A le g endary drinke r Monkhouse would consume two bottles of wine and half a bottle of whisky a day, including "a large one" before going on stage. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. 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. Bob Monkhouse was educated at Goring Hall School in Worthing, Sussex, and Dulwich College in south London, from which he was expelled for climbing the clock tower. When his joke books containing his gag collection were stolen in 1995 it was headline news, with huge interest in the public appeal and a 10,000 reward offered for their return. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. He was 75. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. He also acted in the Carry On films. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. LK 4564. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. By Neil Wilkes. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. Brian Wickings, Worthing, England, I have grown up watching Bob Monkhouse, and he will be sorely missed, he was a legend in his own right and although I may only be 23 myself, my friends and I agree that this comedy genius will be remembered and praised for years to come such as the likes of Bob Hope and Morecambe and Wise. The London Gazette, 21 February 1958, p. 1258. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. [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. "I'll never stop working," he once said. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. On 12 June 2007, Monkhouse posthumously appeared on British TV in an advertisement promoting awareness of prostate cancer for Male Cancer Awareness Week. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. 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. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. He was so jovial & kind to me. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. ", 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. I want to die in the saddle. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. But those gentlemen aside there are quite a number of people who are difficult to get on with because they haven't cracked it.. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry 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. Simon, a teacher, had a history of depression. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. 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. He explained that he found it difficult to know how to react to their jibes without seeming pompous because he had been around for so long. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. 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. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. The controversial US oil plan explained, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. [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. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. He worked with many l e g e n d a r y names in sh owb u s i --ness, including-Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and Frankie Howerd. 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 You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. He always had so many original one line jokes! "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. He asked me to go up on the stage & presented me with a beautiful basket of flowers and got everyone to sing happy birthday. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . What are some of his most memorable career moments? Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. He has been a comedy presence all my life and will be missed. As well as two sons, they had an adopted daughter, Abigail, who gave him two granddaughters. A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. Soon after, the then-24-year-old comedian realised that there was a false mirror on the ceiling and that other party guests were watching behind it. He will be greatly missed. 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. 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He always made you laugh and was such a professional. 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. He made several guest appearances on television shows before he and his comedy partner Denis Goodwin launched their own television series, Fast and Loose, in Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. The . The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. I want to die in the saddle. And as well as fronting the likes of The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. Some of his older work like The Golden Shot and Family Fortunes have been kept alive through satellite TV and archive shows, and they will forever remain classics - a measure of how talented a host he was.John, Scotland, If it were possible to study for a Phd in Comedy - Bob Monkhouse should have been awarded an honorary doctorate. In 1972, Monkhouse married Jacqueline, his secretary, who was at his bedside when he died. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. "I'm superficial. Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. A Great Entertainer I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. The Independent reported that many assumed he was hoarding porn after the bust but later it was revealed that wasnt the case. First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. He published his first cartoon when he was 12, and sold a joke to his hero, Max Miller, for five shillings when he was 15. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. I will miss him so much and feel very deeply for his family as I have just lost my mother to cancer. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. 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. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. And she goes to pluck the mushroom and continues plucking it for about five minutes.". Initially, we found half a dozen TV shows that we knew to be missing.". If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. It's not just film and TV. I only 'discovered' his magic some 4 years ago but am so glad I did. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. [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. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. That's even more than my wife's cooking."). 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. 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. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. He was a great entertainer. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. He worked a punishing schedule. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. 1953. Prostate cancer, I dont recommend. 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. By the time he was 27 he was a star. He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. Jump to content. London Cast Recording. He then moved to ITV to front two more game shows, Bob's Your Uncle and The $64,000 Question, neither of which was a popular success. [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. [16] The archive consisted of 36,000 videotapes, going back to when Monkhouse first bought a home video recorder in 1966. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. 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. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. 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 was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. 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