Bob Monkhouse
- English
- Actor, writer, comedian and presenter
Bob Monkhouse OBE was a comedian, writer and television presenter who rose to fame during the 1950s. Enjoying a run of successful film and television roles, he also worked alongside writing partner Denis Goodwin until 1962. Monkhouse was a prolific writer for other stars, both British and international artists performing in the UK and needing locally relevant material. After a long stint hosting game shows through the 1970s and 80s, his popularity as a stand-up rose again during the 1990s. He died from prostate cancer in 2003.
| Year | Production | Role |
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| 2023 | The Tools Are On The Bar: Max Boyce At 80 | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2020 | Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2020 | Great Lives - Kenneth Williams | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2017 | Barbara Windsor Celebrates...
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Self (Archive Material) |
| 2016 | Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2016 | The Interviews - Series 2
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Self (Archive Material) |
| 2015 | Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton
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Self (Archive Material) |
| 2015 | Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man
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Self (Archive Material) |
| 2015 | Talking Comedy | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2013 | Tony Hancock: From Bournemouth To East Cheam | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2011 | Greatest Ever Carry On Films | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2011 | The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2010 | The Unforgettable... - Series 4
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Self (Archive Material) |
| 2010 | All Round Bob Monkhouse | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2010 | Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2006 | The Story Of Light Entertainment | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2004 | Bob Monkhouse: A BAFTA Tribute | Self |
| 2003 | Radio Fun | Host / Presenter |
| 2003 | The Mark Steel Lectures - Series 1
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Self |
| 2003 | I Think I've Got A Problem - Series 2
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Dr Boone |
| 2001 | How Tickled Am I? - Series 3
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Self |
| 2001 | Aaagh! It's The Mr Hell Show
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Mr Hell (Voice) |
| 2001 | The Sketch Show Story
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Self |
| 2001 | Thou Art Awful ... But I Like Thee | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2001 | I Think I've Got A Problem - Series 1
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Dr Boone |
| 2000 | Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings | Ensemble Actor |
| 2000 | The Monkhouse Files | Self |
| 2000 | The Unforgettable... - Series 1
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Self |
| 1999 | The Crazy World Of Joe Pasquale
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Writer |
| 1998 | Rex The Runt - Series 1
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Johnny Saveloy (Voice) |
| 1998 | Jonathan Creek - Series 2
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Sylvester Le Fley |
| 1997 | Have I Got News For You - Series 14
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Guest |
| 1996 | Bob Monkhouse On The Spot - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1996 | Bob Monkhouse On The Spot - Series 2 | Host / Presenter |
| 1996 | Gagtag - Series 2
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Host / Presenter |
| 1995 | Celebrity Squares - Series 3 | Host / Presenter |
| 1995 | Bob Monkhouse On The Spot - Series 1 | Writer |
| 1995 | Bob Monkhouse On The Spot - Series 1 | Host / Presenter |
| 1995 | Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms | Self |
| 1995 | The Upper Hand - Series 6 | Ray |
| 1994 | Celebrity Squares - Series 2 | Host / Presenter |
| 1994 | Gagtag - Series 1
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Team Captain |
| 1994 | Room 101 - Series 1
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Guest |
| 1994 | Have I Got News For You - Series 7
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Guest |
| 1993 | Celebrity Squares - Series 1 | Host / Presenter |
| 1986 | The Bob Monkhouse Show - Series 3 | Host / Presenter |
| 1985 | The Bob Monkhouse Show - Series 2 | Host / Presenter |
| 1984 | Here's Bob Monkhouse | Writer |
| 1984 | Here's Bob Monkhouse | Host / Presenter |
| 1983 | The Bob Monkhouse Show - Series 1 | Host / Presenter |
| 1980 | An Audience With...
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Host / Presenter |
| 1978 | Celebrity Squares - Series 4 | Host / Presenter |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Self (Archive Material) |
| 1977 | Celebrity Squares - Series 3 | Host / Presenter |
| 1977 | I'm Bob, He's Dickie | Writer |
| 1977 | I'm Bob, He's Dickie | Host / Presenter |
| 1976 | Celebrity Squares - Series 2 | Host / Presenter |
| 1975 | Celebrity Squares - Series 1 | Host / Presenter |
| 1973 | The Bob Monkhouse Comedy Hour | Host / Presenter |
| 1973 | The Bob Monkhouse Comedy Hour | Host / Presenter |
| 1972 | The Bob Monkhouse Comedy Hour | Host / Presenter |
| 1972 | The Bob Monkhouse Comedy Hour | Host / Presenter |
| 1970 | Simon Simon | Reporter |
| 1969 | The Galton & Simpson Comedy
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George Gosling |
| 1968 | The Bliss Of Mrs. Blossom | Dr. Taylor |
| 1964 | The Big Noise
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Bob Mason |
| 1963 | The Bob Monkhouse Hour | Host / Presenter |
| 1961 | Candid Camera - Series 2 | Host / Presenter |
| 1961 | Dentist On The Job | Writer (Additional Material) |
| 1961 | Dentist On The Job | David Cookson |
| 1961 | A Weekend With Lulu | Fred Scrutton |
| 1960 | Candid Camera - Series 1
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Host / Presenter |
| 1960 | Dentist In The Chair | Writer (Additional Material) |
| 1960 | Dentist In The Chair | David Cookson |
| 1959 | The Bob Monkhouse Hour | Host / Presenter |
| 1958 | The Bob Monkhouse Hour | Host / Presenter |
| 1958 | Carry On Sergeant | Charlie Sage |
| 1958 | Early To Braden - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1957 | Early To Braden - Series 1 | Writer |
| 1957 | Beat Up The Town | Host / Presenter |
| 1957 | Cyril's Saga | Crew |
| 1954 | Fast And Loose! | Crew |
| 1954 | Fast And Loose! | Actor |
| 1953 | Fletcher's Fare - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1953 | Fletcher's Fare - Series 2 | Ensemble Actor |
| 1952 | Fletcher's Fare - Series 1 | Writer |
| 1952 | Fletcher's Fare - Series 1 | Ensemble Actor |
Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Bob Monkhouse on IMDb
- Born
- Friday 1st June 1928
- Died
- Monday 29th December 2003 (aged 75)
- Full name
- Robert Alan Monkhouse
- Title
- Bob Monkhouse OBE
- Nationality
- English
- British Comedy Awards 1995
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Winner)
- British Comedy Awards 1990
- Best Live Stand-Up Performer (Nominee)
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