Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE (1 June 1928 - 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. ", Monkhouse, 74 at the time, added: "I can still enjoy sex at 74 - I live at 75, so it's no distance.". He went to Saint Michael's School in Pinner and died in Braintree, Essex, in 1992, aged 40. Showbusiness agent. We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced.". Monkhouse was said to have been furious by the discovery and stormed out, only to be confronted by Ms Dors. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. Thanks Bob, for years of quick-fire laughs.Stu, France, The ultimate hard working entertainer, who brought joy and laughter to all those who loved his quick fire humour. He was 75. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. And one of the women goes, `Ooh, un champignon nouveau [meaning] a new mushroom'. The next day I saw him sunbathing on Hayling Island beach alongside his enormous Pontiac car. Prepare for peak pothole season! 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. Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand: Directed by Mark Lucey. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. The couple separated in 1967[19] and divorced in 1972. 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. From Tracy and Paul.Tracy & Paul Coke, Shoeburyness, Essex, Growing up with Bob Monkhouse on television, this has came as a massive shock to me. Comic Simon Cartwright did a play as him years after his death and people thought it was the real deal. Brian L. Potter, CAMBRIDGE, England. Monkhouse married his secretary Jackie in 1972. "I want to die in the saddle. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked[who?] ", His autobiography, Crying With Laughter, rejuvenated his career in 1993. Bob Monkhouse was one of the most treasured personalities on British TV for decades. [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. 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. 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. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. [21] His lovers before his second marriage included the actress Diana Dors, about whose parties he later commented after her death: "The awkward part about an orgy is that afterwards you're not too sure who to thank. B ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. 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 the doyen of English comedy accepted by the fans and by other performers as one of the greats. There will never be another like him. "He loved showbusiness and showbusiness was lucky to have him. Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. He was appearing in south sea with Yana. I never got to work with him, but I did meet him once, and immediately, I could see why people who HAD worked with him called . Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. Monkhouse was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Thompson on 5 November 1949. 29/12/2003 One of the country's best-loved comedians, Bob Monkhouse, has died today after a two-year battle with cancer. He asked me to go up on the stage & presented me with a beautiful basket of flowers and got everyone to sing happy birthday. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! Monkhouse, who lives in a Tudor farmhouse in Bedfordshire, has also suffered encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. I had seen his show the previous evening and he was brilliant. [4][10] In addition, they were gag writers for American comedians including Bob Hope, supplying jokes for British tours. 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. His book 'Just say a few words' has been a very useful tool on many occasions. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? She was his secretary and they married in 1973 after he split from first wife Elizabeth. 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. It's not just film and TV. On Monkhouse's death, the books were bequeathed to Colin Edmonds. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. Entdecke Bob Monkhouse Bulmers zum Selbermachen Comedians Kit Vinyl EP Single 33 13 1/min - Werbeaktion in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! He fell out with his parents over his marriage to first wife Elizabeth when he was 20, never making up with his father. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. [6][bettersourceneeded] While still at school, Monkhouse wrote for The Beano and The Dandy and drew for other comics including Hotspur, Wizard and Adventure. [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. Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . 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. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. He got them back a year later. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. [7] He established a comics writing and art partnership with Dulwich schoolmate Denis Gifford and the two formed their own publishing company, Streamline, in the early 1950s. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this 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 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. 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. 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. 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. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. "I saw a specialist who asked me 'Are you familiar with the phrase faecal impaction?' He had three children from his first marriage, but only his adopted daughter, Abigail, survived him. Though not a great fan, you always brightened up the TV screen whenever you appeared on it. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . In his later years, Monkhouse was probably better known for hosting television quiz shows than for being a comedian. Basically my prostate exploded like a firework and distributed the Taliban throughout my system. And at the same time, for five years from 1998, he also presented popular game show Wipeout. "People who hadn't noticed me or who had written me off as a gameshow host started to reassess me. To his presentation and the obvious love he had for the genre. He wrote, produced, financed and syndicated the show worldwide. The comedian, entertainer and game show host was the king of light entertainment on BBC and ITV for many viewers. God bless his daughter and wife.David Murphy, England, Bob was a class act, his style, his charm and his amazing quick wit will be sadly missed. Suddenly I was in fashion again and reaching new people. Monkhouse went on to describe the scenes that were featured in the X-rated film. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. JUST IN:The man with a million jokes: Bob Monkhouse's legacy examined. 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. His parents hoped he would join the family's custard business, but Bob and his friend Denis Goodwin had other plans. 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. It has been wonderful to hear the present day comics speak admiringly of this man. 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It's a little one-reeler, French, and made, I should think, sometime in the Twenties.. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. 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 [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. Mr Prichard said he was "choked" to deliver "the very, very sad news". Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers After his death, tributes were paid by many figures in the world of entertainment. [23], Monkhouse was a vocal supporter of the Conservative Party for some years. The show was broadcast by the BBC in 2016 and again in November 2019 and April 2020. 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. The show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. More info. The show lasted three series and showcased comedians of many generations. he was 20, which caused a rift with his parents. In one gag, Monkhouse quipped: They laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. Never short of a joke or quip. What a sad loss. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his Bedfordshire home on Monday morning. Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Writing and acting success 3 Stand-up comedy 4 Game shows 5 Chat show Hilary, Guildford, UK, Witty, funny and as sharp as a razor. [26][27] Money raised went to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.[28]. The Independents Giles Smith commented that Monkhouse told me this quite candidly in a 1995 article. He was 75. The ad showed him in a graveyard, purportedly next to his grave, making pointed jokes about the illness. 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. I once met Bob Monkhouse 20 years ago in a lift in a Blackpool hotel when he was on his way to a stage performance. He said: "The publicity shots I've done look pretty . Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. 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. Unlike other hosts of the time, such as Sir Bruce Forsyth, the star had been spared the criticism of other comedians. Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. He spent 50 years in television, hosting TV game shows such as Family Fortunes and appearing in 12 films. 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. He was such a great comedian and was one of my all time favourites. Monkhouse was an avid campaigner for the disabled. Id have paid good money to stay out of here. Monkhouse's final stand-up show was performed at the Albany Comedy Club in London on 25 August 2003,[13] four months before his death. His eldest son, Gary Alan, who had cerebral palsy, lived at Naish farm house, a residential home for the disabled in Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire. "He was respected by all the other comedians because he was dedicated to his craft - he never stopped making people laugh," Mr Prichard said. 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. I will miss him so much and feel very deeply for his family as I have just lost my mother to cancer. "I'm superficial. Aside from performing as a double act, Monkhouse and Goodwin wrote for comedians such as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards, Ted Ray and Max Miller. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. He is an example to us all.John Bartram, Margate, Sad news - especially at this time of year. Enter your password to log in. Prostate cancer, I don't recommend. UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. November 30, 1932 - August 30, 201. His loss is like losing a beloved family member. 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 Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes: Directed by Willy Smax. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. In the last programme Bob Monkhouse ever worked on before he died he picked all his favourite comedy clips from his lifetime. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. Keep on joking Bob.Michael Anazapela, Aberdeen, A brilliantly funny, inventive and above all sincere performer - Max Miller's "There'll never be another!" This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". Dick Fiddy, the archivist, said: "It's a huge, unwieldy collection which deals with a number of areas. Shine on. 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? Other presenting jobs in the 1960s included Candid Camera and Sunday Night at the London Palladium. 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. [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. Around 1969 he was a partner, with Malcolm Mitchell, in the Mitchell Monkhouse Agency. 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. Bob - you shall be sorely missed as an asset to the craft. The critics used to pan him as appearing insincere yet very few tried to meet him or get to know him. The veteran comedian, whose showbusiness career spanned more than half a century, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2001. Browse Bob Monkhouse movies and TV shows available on Prime Video and begin streaming right away to . I said I think I saw that one with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I have to announce the death of Bob Monkhouse OBE. One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said Peter Prichard. That's even more than my wife's cooking."). [11] He returned in 1974 after subsequent presenters and comedians Norman Vaughan and Charlie Williams were found wanting.[11]. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse died today at his Bedfordshire home, his manager said. I always enjoyed his 'Smooth' act and his (sometimes v. naughty) innuendos. 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. 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. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . [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'd have paid good money to stay out of here. 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 was 75. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. He always had so many original one line jokes! ob Monkhouse, the king of television comedy, died today after a long battle against cancer. Mr Prichard described Monkhouse as "one of the finest men I've ever known". Bob Monkhouse. "He was a total professional and one of the funniest men in the world," he said. 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? Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. This account already exists. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man Monkhouse's other son, Gary, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in 1993. 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! 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. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. I want to die in the saddle. . His knowledge and skill in comedy were without parallel. 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. Express. Not only has Bob died today, but a huge chunk of showbusiness has too. The London Gazette, 21 February 1958, p. 1258. He went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. His second marriage, to Jacqueline Harding, lasted until his death. By the time he was 27 he was a star. BBC director general Greg Dyke said: "Bob was a major entertainment figure for nearly half a century with both the BBC and ITV.". Am I going to be nasty? The British entertainment world is mourning comedian Bob Monkhouse, who has died aged 75. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. He was 75. 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Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. In the early 1970s he appeared on BBC Radio in Mostly Monkhouse with Josephine Tewson and David Jason. She told him: Some people absolutely adore putting on a show, they come back to my parties just to do that.. Born in 1928, the young Monkhouse spent his spare time at home in Beckenham writing gags and drawing cartoons. And what other career highlights should you keep an eye out for on the programme? applies equally to Bob Monkhouse. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. Our thoughts and prayers are with his . Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. After being a stalwart of chat shows, in the mid-1980s Monkhouse presented his own for the BBC, The Bob Monkhouse Show. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances, Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. He was so jovial & kind to me. 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 couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. 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. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . 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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]. "All I have is a perky mind," he said. I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. My thoughts are with his widow and daughter. An expert on the history of silent cinema and a film collector, Monkhouse presented Mad Movies in 1966. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Later Monkhouse and Ms Dors had an affair, which sparked fury after it was discovered by her husband Dennis Hamilton. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.Tony, Montevettolini, Tuscany, Italy, Images from the veteran comic's lengthy career. Bob, you will be missed!Simon Botley, Kuching, Malaysia, We'll miss you. Mr Prichard said the comedian's wife, Jackie, called him shortly after 5am with the news. [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]. [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. God Bless You BOB! The gun, launcher and camera were props. He seemed to be a lesson to us all in how to keep smiling through adversity. 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