Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. 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. She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. He was not only a brilliant mind, but the warmest and most genuine of friends. He always made you laugh and was such a professional. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. Born in Beckenham, south London, in June 1928, Monkhouse developed his talent for comedy while a pupil at nearby Dulwich College. 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 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. It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. 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]. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". 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 said: Am I going to be nice? It involved an implant in his stomach and a daily pill which allowed him to keep on working. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. Amongst the discoveries were many radio and TV shows long thought lost. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. 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. He went on to enjoy a long career as a comedian and occasional straight actor. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. 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. 1953. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. Bob was as sharp as any comedian 50 years his junior. 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. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. Police went into his home after he had been wrongly accused of breaching copyright laws and later the case was dismissed. Bob - you shall be sorely missed as an asset to the craft. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. What are some of his most memorable career moments? He was 75. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. He was so jovial & kind to me. Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. He worked a punishing schedule. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. RIP sir.Tony Wallace, Nottingham, As a professional musician, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bob on several occasions. He will be greatly missed. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. The star, who died from prostate cancer aged 75 in 2003, is to appear in a campaign about the disease that killed him.The ad-makers have taken archive footag. He died peacefully in his sleep after a two-and-a-half year battle. But Monkhouse was probably best known as a host of popular TV game shows including Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes. This wasnt the only difficulty to beset the comedian. 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 said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . Audiences regularly topped 15 million. My best wishes go to his family & friends.Stephen, St Erth, Cornwall, One word.LEGEND!! Monkhouse leaves a daughter, Abigail. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Monkhouse was reported to have let out one of his staccato laughs as he explained the scene. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. A great comedian and a superb 'ad-libber'. He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. Monkhouse's TV shows included The Golden Shot - which at its peak had 16 million viewers - Opportunity Knocks and Bob's Full House. Chris Perry, of Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Publishing, said: "We are painstakingly transferring the important contents of the video tapes and restoring radio shows. [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. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. 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. 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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. [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. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. 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. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". Rest in Peace you dear sweet man. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. In July 1995 two were stolen, and Monkhouse offered a 15,000 reward. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Covid gurus Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance warned that shielding wasn't 'very effective' at start of 'Appalled and sickened but not surprised at all': Fury of Covid families as WhatsApps 'show Matt Hancock Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits Rishi Sunak is urgently reviewing his private exchanges with Matt Hancock after bombshell leak of ex-Health 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' Monkhouse, an acknowledged expert on the early cinema, lived in a 16th century farmhouse. He was 75. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. He married his first wife Elizabeth in 1949 when He was often self-deprecating and admitted he was not an original comic genius. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. 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. I had seen his show the previous evening and he was brilliant. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. 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. Craig Warner, Hayden, Idaho, USA, I grew up in the 80s with Bob constantly on the TV. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. 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). 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. [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. 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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. The wit and ability to think on his feet was his trademark. Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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 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. 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. He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. Monkhouse continued: The ones who think they're the sharpies from clubland. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. On one occasion the guest was the comedian Pamela Stephenson, who, after prior arrangement with the show's producer, appeared in a series of fake plaster casts, apparently the result of accidents whilst at home. ", 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. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. 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. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. I'd have paid good money to stay out of here. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. He ended by saying, "As a comedian, I've died many deaths. Express. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Bob Monkhouse. "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager 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. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. 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. It is very, very sad news.". 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. The . Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. 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 book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. His stand up skills were truly impressive; there are many working in the business today who could learn from watching tapes of Bob at the microphone. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. 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. London Cast Recording. 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! In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. Monkhouse died of prostate cancer in 2003. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . His death has come to a very big shock to me and I will miss him very much. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. He married first wife Elizabeth at 21, but had several affairs - including one with Diana Dors - and the marriage quickly went sour - although the couple stayed together until 1966. [11], Monkhouse was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001, and he died from this illness at his home on 29 December 2003. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man with the Hudson Brothers and Joan Rivers, a job he hated. It has been wonderful to hear the present day comics speak admiringly of this man. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. 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. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. 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. He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. Chris Barnett, Eastbourne, His appearance on television brought joy into my life for many years. Further scandal emerged in Monkhouses later years when he published his autobiography Crying With Laughter in 1993. One of his biggest successes was The Golden Shot from July 1967 until January 1972 and again from July 1974 to April 1975. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. 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]. 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. 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? I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. 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. Mr Prichard said Monkhouse was still working six weeks before his death, despite being in a great deal of pain. 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. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). He has been a comedy presence all my life and will be missed. Monkhouse considered himself lucky when he reflected on his near-five decades in show business. 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. 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!" He got them back a year later. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. 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. Shine on. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. The Boys from Syracuse. Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. 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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