Monkhouse died in 2003 of prostate cancer. He recalled: Two quite attractive women in Marie Antoinette-type outfits are coming through a field. The marriage ended after 18 years after they had three children - Abigail, Gary and Simon. 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. During the interview she produced a handgun and fired it on several occasions, destroying a plant pot on the set and a series of lights in the studio roof. ", 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. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Our thoughts are particularly with his wife Jackie and daughter Abigail at this very sad time. Read more: Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus: Bond girls raunchiest roles as nun drama gets sexy. God Bless You BOB! 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. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, Peter Prichard. In 1978 the police raided his Hertfordshire home and seized his collection of 16mm films. 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. 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. She then presented a rocket launcher which she promptly 'fired', destroying a camera. 1953. He also acted in the Carry On films. US Edition Change. [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. A respected stand-up comedian, Monkhouse was known for his talent at ad-libbing. In 1993, Monkhouse, who lived in Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the OBE. [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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie Carrie Johnson joins campaign for Joanna Simpson's killer BA pilot husband who bludgeoned her to death with Do not sell or share my personal information. Monkhouse once said: "I'll never stop working. 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. His legacy will be remembered in Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter, which airs tonight on Channel 5. Monkhouse's agent of 38 years, Peter Prichard, said . Bob - you shall be sorely missed as an asset to the craft. 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. The funeral of the comedian Bob Monkhouse has been held at Amersham Crematorium in Buckinghamshire. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. 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. 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. 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? A Man Already Greatly Missed. 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. Photograph: Andy Butterton/PA. God bless you, Bob. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.Ian Peter, Southport, England, A Great Man Now I know how brave Bob Monkhouse was. The couple spent much of their time at their second home in Barbados. Bob Monkhouse. Read more: Nick McGlashan death: Police reveal possibility of drug involvement. 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. He only got back on terms with his mother after 20 years, shortly before she died. Monkhouse, a self-professed cinephile, had a projection booth and an eight-foot-wide screen that descended from the ceiling. I nervously approached him and immediately could sense the warmth and sincerity of this man. I want to die in the saddle. God bless you Bob and thanks for the memories. Last May he was deeply affected by the death of his son Simon from a. In the 1980's it was "uncool" to like Bob Monkhouse because of the Alternative Comics appearing on the circuit. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. Am I going to be nasty? The star, one of the UK's best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Friends said she never fully recovered from Monkhouse's death from prostate cancer in 2003. You can unsubscribe at any time. Mrs. Valerie Darling, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Bob was consistently one of the funniest blokes around. 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 . One of the nicest people in this business, always found time to stop for a chat. He added: "The family requests privacy at this very unhappy time.". . The fledgling comedian was soon appearing on radio and TV as "the British Bob Hope, for whom he had originally written jokes. [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]. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. So long Bob.. None of this was known to Monkhouse, who appeared genuinely frightened (but the production crew were aware). The dozens of other shows Monkhouse presented included Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Bob's Full House. A Great Entertainer 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! As an actor, his credits included Carry On Sergeant and Thunderbirds Are Go! 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. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years. [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. 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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. 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.". I once met Bob in 1959, when I was a young boy. 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. Prepare for peak pothole season! I'm 33 and he's one of the first faces I can remember seeing on the TV as a child. 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. Never short of a joke or quip. "Anyone who understood comedy loved Bob. Remarkably, he featured in an advert concerning prostate cancer over three years following his death. He was obviously concentrating on his delivery, but still had the courtesy to exchange good natured pleasantries. 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. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. 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". Initially, we found half a dozen TV shows that we knew to be missing.". 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. Monkhouse had an elder brother, John, who was born in 1922. 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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. I first caught sight of him in the morning as I was entering the hotel to book in with my party. How do I choose my approach?". A Bob Monkhouse impersonator is so good fans keep thinking the comedy legend is still alive. "We've lost one of the greatest comics England has ever produced," he said. He even managed to joke about his disease, saying last year: "I call it the Taliban because it's the enemy within. 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. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.". The former Family Fortune host died at his home in the village of Eggington, near Leighton Buzzard. He was the host of television game shows including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes and Wipeout . 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. His manager, Peter Prichard, said the entertainer died peacefully at his Bedfordshire home on Monday morning. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the British Comedy Awards in 1995. Veteran British comedian and television host Bob Monkhouse has died at his Bedfordshire home aged 75. His two sons both died in tragic circumstances - Gary from cerebral palsy and Simon from a heroin overdose. In March, he received a five-minute standing ovation from fellow entertainers at an awards show and BBC1 screened a special on his 56-year TV career in October. He always had so many original one line jokes! Mr Prichard, who was Monkhouse's manager for 38 years, said: "Sadly, I . 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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. 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. 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. 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. They had three children before they divorced in 1972 and he leaves one daughter, Abigail. He gave me a guided tour of his car and let me take his photo alongside it. Yet, in 2007, he made a "comeback", appearing in a new TV campaign advertising a prostate cancer charity. Bob Monkhouse passed away due to prostrate cancer. This is sad news for British comedy, but I expect Heaven will be a hoot now! [4][5] In a 2015 documentary, it was revealed that Monkhouse and his older brother suffered from physical and verbal abuse by their mother. 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. READ MORE: America's Got Talent star Scott Alexander dies after suffering sudden stroke. Thank you for your tributes to Bob Monkhouse. Every word he spoke was so close to truth and honesty and was glossed with his unique style of wit and humour. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Gary died of cerebral palsy in the early 1990s. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Bob Monkhouse. [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. Decca Record Company Limited, 1963. I had seen his show the previous evening and he was brilliant. It was my ambition to appear on Wipeout and meet him in person, sadly this can now never be. 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]. The veteran star recalled the strained relationship he had with his son Simon, 46 - who died . I will miss him so much and feel very deeply for his family as I have just lost my mother to cancer. Bob was the greatest comic/entertainer/game show host this country has ever seen. Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter airs on Channel 5 tonight Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm. The comic also suffered a setback in his fight against illhealth when he broke a collarbone in a fall in October. A day is wasted for me if I haven't done something even mildly creative.". 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. In 1979 he starred in US sketch comedy television series Bonkers! UK Edition Asia Edition Edicin en Espaol. He had an encyclopaedic capacity for recalling gags and one liners and could play to many different audiences. 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. The show lasted three series and showcased comedians of many generations. Opportunity Knocks (1956), The National Lottery (1994), and many others. "[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. "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 went on to front Celebrity Squares, Family Fortunes, Bob's Full House, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks and, more recently, the National Lottery Draw. Monkhouse also appeared in 12 films including Carry On Sergeant. He would arrive at any function or cabaret with specially written, individual material for every occasion," said fellow entertainer Des O'Connor. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his two-and-a-half year battle against cancer, said his manager Peter Prichard. He was the guv'nor," said Mr Prichard. with the Hudson Brothers and Joan Rivers, a job he hated. 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. 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 signed off: As a comedian, Ive died many deaths. "He's one of the bravest men I've met. [10] His tenure ended with allegations, which he denied, that he had taken bribes to include branded goods on the programme as advertisements. He passed away at home in Bedfordshire on December 29 2003. He suffered very badly at times with it but he carried on. 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 show featured clips from comic silent films, many from his own private collection, some of which he had helped to recover and restore. He was a great entertainer. Monkhouse's grandfather John Monkhouse (18621938) was a prosperous Methodist businessman who co-founded Monk and Glass, which made custard powder and jelly. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. But Monkhouse was probably best known as a host of popular TV game shows including Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes. And by all accounts he was a nice bloke too! 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. [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. He got them back a year later. You were one of the best.Haydn Jones, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. Monkhouse escaped after he kneed Hamilton in the groin and ran away but later admitted that he spent nearly six years fearing repercussions. I have wonderful childhood memories of watching Bob's shows with my family. It was claimed that Carrs one-liners were very similar to those of Monkhouse due to their brevity, their punchiness [and] their verbal economy. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers A real comedian and personality in the original sense of the word. 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