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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. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! 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). She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5. The London Gazette, 21 February 1958, p. 1258. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". He was so jovial & kind to me. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Despite being plagued by self-doubt, the late stars talent is best illustrated through his writing talent. 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). ", 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. He was 75. 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. He worked a punishing schedule. Monkhouse died aged 75 after being one of Britain's top comedians for more than four decades. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. ", After vowing not to let illness halt his career, he said last year: "I've responded to treatment incredibly well. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. 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 ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. Simon, a teacher, had a history of depression. "[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. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. 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. Monkhouse was the class clown at Dulwich College. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. During the confrontation, he allegedly held a cut-throat razor to the comedians face and told him: Im going to slit your eyeballs!. 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. It's not just film and TV. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. His support for up-and-coming comedians and his knowledge of the people working in the industry was legendary. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show The TV career of one of Britain's bestloved entertainers began in 1947, when he appeared with comic partner Denis Goodwin. In Jimmy Carrs 2006 book The Naked Jape, he cited some of Monkhouses jokes. [7], Monkhouse completed his National service with the Royal Air Force in 1948. Craig, Czech Republic (formerly UK), I'm shocked to hear of Bob's death. Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Read a selection of your e-mails below. 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. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. 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!' "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. "He was the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. His book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. 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. 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. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. "I want to die in the saddle. ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. Will be sadly missed as a friend. After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. 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. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. I know no one else like him and will probably never find another. He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. The format of the interviews varied between "true" chat and analysis of comedy to scripted routines in which Monkhouse would willingly play the role of the guest's stooge, as he did with Bob Hope.[11]. 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. 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. He presented the broadcast for two years between 1996 and 1998. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. 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. I wouldn't know what to do if I retired anyway.". "All I have is a perky mind," he said. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. 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 . He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. 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. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. [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. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2001. Bob was given an OBE for services to entertainment in 1993. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. 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. 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. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. "I'm superficial. 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. Never short of a joke or quip. A Great Legacy His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. 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. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV," he said. Bob was 75 at the time, having marked his birthday some months earlier in June. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. The Golden Shot,Family Fortunes,Opportunity Knocks, Bobs Full House, Celebrity SquaresandWipeout, he also acted and hosted on the radio. This was broadcast live for 52 weeks a year and drew up to 17 million viewers. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. before walking away from his grave and disappearing. 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. Rob Hall, Manchester, He always gave fantastically crisp and sharp responses on any topic. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. God bless you, Bob. David Ismay, a friend of Monkhouse, said the family would not be releasing any details about Friday's service. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. Am I going to be nasty? Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. What's it worth to you?" I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. ITV News, 29/12/2003.Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. Monkhouse's other son, Gary, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in 1993. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". He was appearing in south sea with Yana. Monkhouse, who died from prostate cancer in 2003, also hosted many popular game shows including Family Fortunes, Celebrity Squares, The Golden Shot and others. He was 75. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. Bob Monkhouse, born June 1 1928, died December 29 2003, Supremely accomplished stand-up comic and game show host, whose self-assured manner on screen masked a personal life dogged by loss and disappointment, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. More info. He married Jackie, his former secretary in 1973. The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, during the night, he said. Nobody since has done it like Bob. 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. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. There are many incredible finds, and the event [is] an exciting time for all concerned.". 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. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. 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. He was a comedy writer, comedian and actor an. 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. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. Robert Alan Monkhouse, one of Britain's best known comedians and game show hosts, died on Dec. 29 from prostate cancer. 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? Bob Monkhouse. Thanks for the memories Bob, your wit and devilment was a wonderful gift you shared with all. for his slickness and accused of insincerity. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. 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. [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. In 1956, Monkhouse was the host of Do You Trust Your Wife?, the British version of an American game show. On Monkhouse's death, the books were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. He also acted in the Carry On films. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. 17,029 pages were read in the last minute. That's even more than my wife's cooking."). This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his. And during the later years of his career when most performers slow down that was pretty much the case due to his regular National Lottery hosting job. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. [7] His widow, Jacqueline, suffered a heart attack and died in Barbados on 28 March 2008.[24]. A genius of one-liners, memory and timing! 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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. Id have paid good money to stay out of here. 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. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. Last year Monkhouse was back on stage for the Royal Variety Performance where he got the biggest cheer of the night. 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]. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. RIP to the Big Man.Sharon, Wales, I'm sad to hear of Bob's untimely death. Among other writing, Monkhouse wrote more than 100 Harlem Hotspots erotic novelettes. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. 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 The gun, launcher and camera were props. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. 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. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. His posthumous appearance involved computer animation and a voiceover from another actor. He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. It is very, very sad news.". Monkhouse was allegedly lured into a bedroom by a very attractive and comely young dancer, according to a 2014 Flashbak article. 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. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. 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