Book of days bob monkhouse

There are some laugh out loud moments and some dull passages the two extremes but i expect different people will find these aspects in different parts of the book. The funeral of comic bob monkhouse has been held, a friend of the family said. Bob monkhouse, who for many years was one of the great entertainers and game show. Bob monkhouse obe 19282003 was one of the uks bestknown comedians, with a long career combining writing, acting, standup and as a tv game show host.

With his own golden rules, advice and examples from fellow experts and famous friends, and a wealth of humorous material that worked for him, this lighthearted yet thoroughly practical handbook ensures that you will always be ready to say a few words. In 1953, the duo won their own tv show called fast and loose 1954, which was sketchcomedy based. Bob monkhouses complete speakers handbook kindle edition by bob monkhouse. His book is written in a conversational style i could almost visualise him saying the words. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.

Original comic artwork from the fantastic bob monkhouse archive comes to auction. Rubart is officially now one of my favorite writers. He then went on to study at dulwich college in south london but. If you liked bob monkhouse, or just curious about him, youll like this book. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says.

Original comic artwork from the fantastic bob monkhouse. Monkhouse s father was a prosperous methodist businessman who owned monk and glass, which made custard. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife jackie at his side, said his manager of 38 years, peter prichard. There will be no stains or markings on the book, the cover is clean and crisp, the book will look unread, the only marks there may be are slight bumping marks to the edges of the book where it may have been on a shelf previously. Bob monkhouse is the author of crying with laughter 4. A service for the veteran star was held at amersham crematorium, buckinghamshire. Monkhouse s grandfather john monkhouse 18621938 was a prosperous methodist businessman who cofounded monk and glass, which. Such nice things are always said about the deceased, i feel sad that they had to miss hearing it all by just a few days. Bob monkhouse is battling advanced prostate cancer. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Enjoy bob monkhouse s genius as a writer, standup comedian, chatshow host and compere as he looks back on a lifetime of laughs in a selection from his most famous radio and television shows celebrity quiz book by bob monkhouse book. Bob monkhouse 100 funny jokes by 100 comedians comedy. Bob monkhouse biography, life, interesting facts early life and education. Dec 23, 2016 the bbc is to broadcast bob monkhouses last recorded gig an intimate performance to an audience full of other comedians and his performance took an unusual turn when the veteran comedian dropped the gags and started speaking about the comedy legends he had worked with over the years.

Buy book of days 1st paperback printing by monkhouse, bob isbn. He earned success early on as a gag writer, partnering with denis goodwin. Book of days is actually better than rubarts bestselling debut, rooms. While still at school, monkhouse wrote for the beano and the dandy and drew for other comics including hotspur, wizard and adventure. Written by bob monkhouse, audiobook narrated by bob monkhouse. Monkhouse was the younger of two children, with an older brother called john monkhouse went to goring hall school in sussex. Dec 30, 2003 bob monkhouse s interest in becoming a comedian was nevertheless developing at the same time as he was suffering such misery and neglect. Monkhouse s grandfather john monkhouse 18621938 was a prosperous methodist businessman who cofounded monk and. Monkhouse had an elder brother, john, born in 1922. Buy the book of days reprint by bob monkhouse isbn.

Bob monkhouse over the limit my secret diaries 19938 these are not just diaries this book is a tutorial a master class on the history of comedy. Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the public. Monkhouse fights cancer with courage and humour daily mail. Bob monkhouse they laughed when i said i was going to be a comedian well, theyre not laughing now. Its been a matter of debate for british comics fans for many years, but dc thomson staff think they may have confirmed the late, great comedian bob monkhouse wrote and drew for the beano. Mrs monkhouse was found dead in her home in barbados yesterday morning by her maid. Dec 29, 2003 the british entertainment world is mourning comedian bob monkhouse, who has died aged 75. Jul 08, 2004 his book is written in a conversational style i could almost visualise him saying the words. Dec 29, 2003 bob monkhouse was born at 168 bromley road, beckenham, kent, the son of wilfred adrian monkhouse 18941957, and dorothy muriel monkhouse nee hansard 18951971. He dated this desire to the day that the maid took him to. Comedian bob monkhouse, who died yesterday at the age of 75, was a frequent visitor to worcestershire in the days when his son, gary, lived in the county. He was a keen supporter of charities in aid of cerebral palsy sufferers, since one of his own sons had the condition.

Top 10 books about comedy louis barfe books the guardian. One day he wrote to me to say that he had used a few of my gags and they had gone down. Bob monkhouse was loved as one of the best comedians and presenters of his generation but few people know about the huge respect he is also held in by comic collectors. The first time that bob monkhouse appeared on television, at the age of 19. Aug 21, 2008 author of just say a few words, crying with laughter, bob monkhouse at the beeb, the book of days, celebrity quiz book, over the limit, crying with laughter audio boo, funny for money. The star, one of the uks best known entertainers, battled prostate and bone cancer for more than two years. Veteran british comedian and television host bob monkhouse has died at his bedfordshire home aged 75. He became much in demand as an afterdinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, just say a few words. How boxing champion was driven to suicide by threat from krays author reexamines the last days of a world champion who was a friend of sid james and bob monkhouse tony thompson, crime correspondent. The secret life of bob monkhouse tells the extraordinary story of comedian bob monkhouses life and career, recounted for the first time through the vast private archive of films, tv shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind. Bob hope talks with bob monkhouse about sammy davis jr. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.

Book of days is a great read, why people buy novels. One of british tvs most popular performers with a career that spanned over four decades, funnyman bob monkhouse started off as a radio broadcaster 1947 and standup comic. Books by bob monkhouse author of crying with laughter. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, well send you an email. Bob monkhouses most popular book is crying with laughter. They say such lovely things about people at their funerals, its a shame im going to miss mine by just a few days. Over three seasons he introduced some of the best comedians in the world. He was one of the mostpopular funny men britains produced and we miss bob monkhouse to this day. Mr prichard, who was monkhouse s manager for 38 years, said. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Roger hudsons most popular book is a short history of the english people. Rick acker, author of when the devil whistles james l. He was born in kent, england, in a town called beckenham.

Share funny quotes by bob monkhouse and quotations about wife and comedy. Monkhouses father was a prosperous methodist businessman who owned monk and glass, which made custard. But oddly enough, bob monkhouse s book over the limit has quite a lot to say on the subject both directly and indirectly. If you enjoyed this leave a thumbs up and subscribe leslie townes bob hope, kbe, kcsg, kss may 29, 1903 july 27, 2003, was an englishborn america. The world of jonathan creek clark, steve, monkhouse, bob on. Bobs frequent visits to son at county centre worcester news. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car. You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story about this comedian here too. This book gives the reader a chance to match brains against jonathan and see whether they too can see by what fantastical means the crime. Jackie monkhouse, widow of comedian bob monkhouse, has died suddenly aged 71. Weve got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Bob monkhouse at the beeb audiobook by bob monkhouse. Monkhouse had an elder brother, john, who was born in 1922. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

One day he wrote to me to say that he had used a few of my gags and. Dec 29, 2003 robert alan bob monkhouse, obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer he was a comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on television as a presenter and game show host. He was also an expert on silent cinema and an avid film collector. Dec 29, 2003 mr prichard, who was monkhouse s manager for 38 years, said. May 30, 2015 since bob monkhouses death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the comedians former writing partner, colin edmonds. Enyas song book of days, along with an all new set of nature themed wallpapers.

Bob monkhouse was born 1st june 1928, to wilfred and dorothy monkhouse. Monkhouse was an enthusiastic contributor to the excellent book the gameshow handbook david mason, 1991. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Monkhouse was born on 1 june 1928 at 168 bromley road, beckenham, london, the son of wilfred adrian monkhouse 18941957 and dorothy muriel monkhouse nee hansard 18951971. Sadly, i have to announce the death of bob monkhouse obe. In those prevcr days, books and lps were the only way to keep an addict like me topped. After quitting centrals family fortunes, bob monkhouse crossed channels to present this, a celebration of the art of comedy. A book by a standup comedian and television gameshow host is not, perhaps, the first place where you would think of looking for insights into the art of writing. Bob monkhouses complete speakers handbook kindle edition by. Bob monkhouse was famed for his quickfire quips, encyclopaedic memory of jokes and effortless ability to improvise.

Bob monkhouse expounds in beautiful prose on what comedy is and what makes a great comedian. Bob monkhouse bob monkhouse, the comedian who died yesterday aged 75, became synonymous with television game shows, playing the unctuous host to more than 30 different programmes that, like him. Its well known monkhouse, who had a massive comics collection and corresponded with many creators, including commando artist. Bob monkhouse has books on goodreads with 364 ratings. Author of just say a few words, crying with laughter, bob monkhouse at the beeb, the book of days, celebrity quiz book, over the limit, crying with laughter audio boo, funny for money. Bob monkhouse s most popular book is crying with laughter. Discover bob monkhouse s secrets accumulated from a lifetimes experience in scriptwriting and speechmaking. The 73yearold comedian and television presenter is said to be optimistic and determined to overcome the disease, and has even been joking.

Buy the book of days by bob monkhouse online at alibris uk. Explore books by bob monkhouse with our selection at. Although i have always loved the noise of laughter, i really cant fear the coming of quiet. Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags, sketches and excerpts from the famous lost joke books. Discover bob monkhouses secrets accumulated from a lifetimes experience in scriptwriting and speechmaking.

I feel sad that they had to miss hearing it all by just a few days. I always felt it was a shame we didnt see more of bob monkhouse as a comics artist, but in 1981 arrow books published the book of days, a whacky daybyday guide to historys strangest facts. Bob died peacefully in his sleep this morning at his home after a lengthy. Roger hudson has 31 books on goodreads with 448 ratings. But now, for the first time, bob monkhouses legendary joke books are. Bob monkhouse was born in beckenham, kent the son of wilfred adrian monkhouse, who died in 1957 and dorothy muriel monkhouse nee hansard. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the. Buy book of days 1st paperback printing by bob monkhouse isbn. Since bob monkhouse s death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the comedians former writing partner, colin edmonds. This led to writing pulp books for the troops during the second world war. He died peacefully in his sleep after losing his twoandahalf year battle against cancer. Aug 19, 2000 the first sign that there was more to bob monkhouse than the wisecracking smoothiechops that met the eye was an in the psychiatrists chair he did in 1992. Robert alan monkhouse, bob, british comedian and television personality born june 1, 1928, beckenham, kent, eng.

Accompany jonathan and maddy as they are challenged to solve yet another bewildering and seemingly inexplicable murder case. Monkhouse was the younger of two children, with an older brother called john. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. For years, he jotted down his ideas in ringbound, maroon books, but was. Nostalgia store carry on sergeant 10x8 promotional photograph william hartnell as sergeant grimshawe, bob monkhouse as charlie sage and kenneth williams as james bailey. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says friend and colleague colin edmonds.