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 leaves a daughter, Abigail. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" First and foremost, however, Bobs career hinged on his comedic excellence. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Comedian Bob Monkhouse dies of cancer at the age of 75. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. Enter your password to log in. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. He was 75. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. 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. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. It has been wonderful to hear the present day comics speak admiringly of this man. He was also such a great stand up comedian in all my 40 years of life never did I here Bob repeat a gag. His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. 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. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. I want to die in the saddle. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. Mr Monkhouse had a long and successful career in showbusiness and had hosted hundreds of television shows. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. A Great Legacy Monkhouse hosted Wipeout from 1998 until a few months before his death in 2003. 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. Sergeant Bob Monkhouse died on a patrol that was providing security to enable new roads and security bases to be constructed to the north east of Gereshk. He worked a punishing schedule. Shine on. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. Despite his on-screen success, his life was dogged by personal tragedy. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. 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. [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. 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]. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! Never short of a joke or quip. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. The Boys from Syracuse. Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. Within its pages, he detailed that he had taken part in an orgy and had an affair with the actress Diana Dors, who was considered the British Marilyn Monroe. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Bob: Great Comedian Great mind, great man. A sad loss.Robert Nisbet, Los Angeles, USA, A legend of a man, who will be sorely missed.Stuart, Norwich, Bob Monkhouse - despite his detractors in the more 'avant-garde' comedy streams should be remembered as someone who in his self-deprecating perma-tan way was always able to make an audience laugh. 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. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. He always had so many original one line jokes! The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . London Cast Recording. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. 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. "I'll never stop working," he once said. applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. [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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. !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. LK 4564. British comedian Bob Monkhouse, who wrote jokes for Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra in a 50-year showbusiness career, died on Monday aged 75, his manager said. Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. I saw him live a few years ago and whilst a little 'blue' I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes. Indeed, when Goodwin broke up the partnership in 1962, it was to work for Hope.[11]. 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). [25] Using computer animation techniques and a sound-alike actor, Monkhouse was seen in a graveyard next to his own grave (though in reality he was cremated) talking about the disease seriously, interspersed with humorous asides to another camera ("What killed me kills one man per hour in Britain. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. 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. Bob was also a Royal Variety Performance staple and hosted numerous chat shows with his name attached. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. The hero pulls down his trousers and lies down. 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. The show also included a rare public appearance from Monkhouse's friend Mike Yarwood. Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. If still alive today, Bob would now be 92! Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. 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. 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. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. He was so jovial & kind to me. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known. 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. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". 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. [7], Monkhouse completed his National service with the Royal Air Force in 1948. Bob Monkhouse. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. "I want to die in the saddle. 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. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. Bob Monkhouse. The gun, launcher and camera were props. Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. He later told his friend Colin Edmonds that this may have been a mistake, but that he wanted to be associated with a winner and he knew Margaret Thatcher could not lose the 1987 general election. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. He revealed that the only difficulty he experienced was with the Essex lot, who he defined as lary lads who came from the scrap-metal belt. There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". He would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor. He always made you laugh and was such a professional. The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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 . [11] Many of the films in his collection were seized and not returned to Monkhouse. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. 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. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. 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. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He went on to enjoy a long career as a comedian and occasional straight actor. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. He won a contract with the BBC after his unwitting RAF group captain signed a letter that Monkhouse had written telling the BBC he was a war hero and that the corporation should give him an audition. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. There will never be another like him. 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. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers My best wishes to his wife and family.Chris Curry, Newport, South Wales, From the pasty young dentist alongside Leslie Phillips (in black & white) to the man with the tan and the wry grin with some 'News for You', Bob will be missed not only for his consummate professionalism, but more perhaps for his generosity in both giving of money, for which he was well known, and of his own time and effort, which went generally unsung. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. He will never be forgotten.Luke Cumiskey, La Paz, Bolivia, In my early days of watching TV, I always thought of Bob Monkhouse as being a product of my parents' generation, harking back to the Musical Hall and old style cabaret days. Id have paid good money to stay out of here. He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. 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. 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. When do the clocks change in 2023? Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. Simon fell out with his father and died of a heroin overdose in a Thai guest house in 2001. 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. But when did the TV star leave us? Tony McGinitty, Green Bay, Wisconsin, I was personally saddened at the loss of one of the world's greatest comics and most intelligent funny men. And she goes to pluck the mushroom and continues plucking it for about five minutes.". Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.Alana Sinclair, New Zealand, Bob Monkhouse was a giant in the entertainment business. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. Mike Hayes, Portsmouth, An inspiration to all comics. 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. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. Read a selection of your e-mails below. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. Monkhouse was the class clown at Dulwich College. 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. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! How do I choose my approach?". Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. A Man Already Greatly Missed. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. The . He was 75. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. 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. Always charming and self effacing, he never had a bad word to say about any of his colleagues and, unlike some, never ridiculed his public. 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And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. Monkhouse was born on 1 June 1928[1] at 168 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, the son of chartered accountant Wilfred Adrian Monkhouse (18941957)[2][3] and Dorothy Muriel Monkhouse (ne Hansard, 18951971). Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. 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]. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. 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. Audiences regularly topped 15 million. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. 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. By Neil Wilkes. 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. In the 1970s, a daily newspaper conducted a poll in which the stand-up comic and game-show host Bob Monkhouse, who has died from cancer aged 75, emerged as the third most popular performer on. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. In a poll of fellow comedians and comedy insiders to find the Comedians' Comedian in 2005, Monkhouse was voted among the best 50 comedy acts. [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. [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]. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! Bob Monkhouse dies King of Comedy loses battle with cancer (December 2003) This site closed in March 2021 and is now a read-only archive Previous . 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. Thoughts are with his family and friends.R McBroom, York, Have childhood memories of the Golden Shot on a Sunday afternoon, and more recently took my Mum to a recording of a Bob Monkhouse show at the BBC, you couldn't have wished for a more quick witted, charming host, was really sad to hear of his passing this morning.Jonty, Watford, Bob - A comic genius, will always remember you with great fondness. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Veteran entertainer Bob Monkhouse dies after cancer battle, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 15% off orders over 15 with this eBay discount code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK February 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this February, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. [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. [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 critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". . 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. 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. Part of my childhood has gone and I am very sad.Trev Edwards, Preston, Lancashire, For me, this was the saddest loss of the year. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. More info. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. The governor has left us with legacy of comic treasures. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. Bob Monkhouse. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. 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