Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. After a difficult life with the death of both of his sons, his own demise is a terrible loss and commiserations should be extended to his family. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. A Man Already Greatly Missed. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. 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. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. 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. It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. He married his first wife Elizabeth in 1949 when He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. 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. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. I've admired and taken a keen interest in him since. 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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. 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. Shine on. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. 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. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. Enter your password to log in. Chris Hankins, Pontypool, Gwent, S. Wales, What a sad loss. Bob Monkhouse. He was 75. He worked a punishing schedule. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. He will be greatly missed.Dave Shaw, Leamington Spa, "Improv" comedy was presented as something new a decade ago, but Bob was a faster thinker than anyone for as long as anyone can remember. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Today is the 17th anniversary of Bob Monkhouses death. 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. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. 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. The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. 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. Express. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. One more star has disappeared from the British theatres and TVs. Jackie Monkhouse, 71, was found by her maid at her home in Barbados. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. The Boys from Syracuse. Monkhouse later became a game show host, fronting programmes including Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House and Bob Says Opportunity Knocks. So long Bob.. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. 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. The widow of comedian Bob Monkhouse has died suddenly, it has emerged. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. Whats it worth to you?. Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. 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. LK 4564. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). 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). On Monkhouse's death, the books were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. His writing and performing was legendary. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. In 1993 Monkhouse was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment. 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. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. [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. 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. By Neil Wilkes. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! This talent was used in Bob Monkhouse On the Spot, a return to pure television comedy, in which audience members suggested topics and Monkhouse came up with a routine. 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. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. 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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. Jump to content. Veteran comedian Bob Monkhouse told of the devastating effect the death of his youngest son had on him. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. 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. The comedian said: I got it when I was 18 or 19. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. Bob died peacefully in his sleep at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". . 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? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. 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. [4] His public profile growing, Monkhouse also began appearing in comedy films, including the first of the Carry On film series, Carry On Sergeant, in 1958. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. 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 was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. "[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. US Edition Change. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. When he came on stage to entertain us the very first thing he said was that there was a lady in the audience who was celebrating her birthday today. He starred in Dentist in the Chair (1960) and Dentist on the Job (1961), later regretting not choosing the Carry Ons over the dental comedies. . [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. He was 75. 1953. Never short of a joke or quip. 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. 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.". Bob signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. The gun, launcher and camera were props. 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). When do the clocks change in 2023? Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. The late comedian was among Britains top entertainers and is believed to have inspired contemporary funnymen including Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Peter Kay. A Channel 5 show about Bob Monkhouses life and work airs tonight (Tuesday, December 29). Simon, a teacher, had a history of depression. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". The advertisement was made with the support of Monkhouse's estate and supported by poster campaigns, including award-winning panels displayed in London Underground trains. After his film collection was returned, Monkhouse confessed that the suspicions werent completely unfounded as he did own one blue movie. It's not just film and TV. In his autobiography, he admitted to hundreds of sexual liaisons and affairs, but claimed that he only undertook this course of action because his first wife was unfaithful. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' 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