Bob Monkhouse

Robert Alan Monkhouse OBE - was an English entertainer, actor and comedian. He was well-known as a television presenter game show host, including The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares and Family Fortunes.

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Carry On Sergeant (1958)

Fall in for the first ever film in the highly successful Carry On comedy series—now an acclaimed British institution. Kenneth Connor and Charles Hawtrey are the prankish misfits who become the hilarious bane of Army Officers existence when he makes a bet he will ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gerald Thomas
CAST:  William Hartnell  •  Bob Monkhouse  •  Shirley Eaton  •  Eric Barker

Fall in for the first ever film in the highly successful Carry On comedy series—now an acclaimed British institution. Kenneth Connor and Charles Hawtrey are the prankish misfits who become the hilarious bane of Army Officers existence when he makes a bet he will ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gerald Thomas
CAST:  William Hartnell  •  Bob Monkhouse  •  Shirley Eaton  •  Eric Barker

Dentist in the Chair (1960)

The misfortunes that befall three dental students when they become unwitting accessories to a burglary.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Chaffey
CAST:  Peggy Cummins  •  Kenneth Connor  •  Eric Barker  •  Ronnie Stevens

The misfortunes that befall three dental students when they become unwitting accessories to a burglary.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Don Chaffey
CAST:  Peggy Cummins  •  Kenneth Connor  •  Eric Barker  •  Ronnie Stevens

Dentist on the Job (1961)

Colonel Proudfoot of Proudfoot Industries tries to entice a couple of newly qualified dentists to advertise "Dreem", a revolutionary type of toothpaste, but he knows that if the dentists learn that they are part of an advertising campaign, they will be struck off, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  C.M. Pennington-Richards
CAST:  Kenneth Connor  •  Ronnie Stevens  •  Shirley Eaton  •  Eric Barker

Colonel Proudfoot of Proudfoot Industries tries to entice a couple of newly qualified dentists to advertise "Dreem", a revolutionary type of toothpaste, but he knows that if the dentists learn that they are part of an advertising campaign, they will be struck off, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  C.M. Pennington-Richards
CAST:  Kenneth Connor  •  Ronnie Stevens  •  Shirley Eaton  •  Eric Barker

Thunderbirds Are GO (1966)

When the launch of a mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Lane
CAST:  Peter Dyneley  •  Sylvia Anderson  •  Shane Rimmer  •  Alexander Davion

When the launch of a mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Lane
CAST:  Peter Dyneley  •  Sylvia Anderson  •  Shane Rimmer  •  Alexander Davion

Simon Simon (1970)

A comedy short with very little speaking. Graham Stark and John Junkin have a new elevated platform to work with but still manage to get into lots of trouble. Lots of celebrity appearances.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Graham Stark
CAST:  Graham Stark  •  Julia Foster  •  Norman Rossington  •  John Junkin

A comedy short with very little speaking. Graham Stark and John Junkin have a new elevated platform to work with but still manage to get into lots of trouble. Lots of celebrity appearances.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Graham Stark
CAST:  Graham Stark  •  Julia Foster  •  Norman Rossington  •  John Junkin

She'll Have to Go (1962)

When Francis and Douglas Oberon learn that their late grandmother has bequeathed the family fortune to distant cousin Toni, they immediately start plotting to get their hands on the money. They dream up a plot whereby they cannot fail to acquire a comfortable ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Asher
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Alfred Marks  •  Hattie Jacques  •  Anna Karina

When Francis and Douglas Oberon learn that their late grandmother has bequeathed the family fortune to distant cousin Toni, they immediately start plotting to get their hands on the money. They dream up a plot whereby they cannot fail to acquire a comfortable ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Asher
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Alfred Marks  •  Hattie Jacques  •  Anna Karina

A Weekend with Lulu (1961)

Fred, Tim and Deirdre plan a fun weekend break on the coast. What they didn't make allowances for was the company of Deirdre's mother who insists on coming along as her daughter's chaperone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Paddy Carstairs
CAST:  Leslie Phillips  •  Shirley Eaton  •  Irene Handl  •  Sid James

Fred, Tim and Deirdre plan a fun weekend break on the coast. What they didn't make allowances for was the company of Deirdre's mother who insists on coming along as her daughter's chaperone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Paddy Carstairs
CAST:  Leslie Phillips  •  Shirley Eaton  •  Irene Handl  •  Sid James

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968)

Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joseph McGrath
CAST:  Shirley MacLaine  •  Richard Attenborough  •  James Booth  •  Freddie Jones

Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joseph McGrath
CAST:  Shirley MacLaine  •  Richard Attenborough  •  James Booth  •  Freddie Jones

Secret People (1952)

This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an innocent bystander is accidentally killed.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thorold Dickinson
CAST:  Valentina Cortese  •  Serge Reggiani  •  Audrey Hepburn  •  Angela Fouldes

This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an innocent bystander is accidentally killed.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thorold Dickinson
CAST:  Valentina Cortese  •  Serge Reggiani  •  Audrey Hepburn  •  Angela Fouldes

That's Carry On! (1977)

Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return to Pinewood film studios to unwrap some rib-tickling moments from the series. From the original, military mayhem of Carry On Sergeant ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gerald Thomas
CAST:  Barbara Windsor  •  Kenneth Williams  •  Eric Barker  •  Amanda Barrie

Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return to Pinewood film studios to unwrap some rib-tickling moments from the series. From the original, military mayhem of Carry On Sergeant ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gerald Thomas
CAST:  Barbara Windsor  •  Kenneth Williams  •  Eric Barker  •  Amanda Barrie

The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse (2011)

The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Humphries
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Anne Aston  •  Barry Cryer  •  Dabber Davis

The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Humphries
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Anne Aston  •  Barry Cryer  •  Dabber Davis

The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse (2010)

A tribute to Bob Monkhouse which includes previously unseen material from his personal archive and interviews with family and friends, including his daughter, manager and co-stars.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Turnbull
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Martin Glyn Murray  •  Bob Potter

A tribute to Bob Monkhouse which includes previously unseen material from his personal archive and interviews with family and friends, including his daughter, manager and co-stars.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Turnbull
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Martin Glyn Murray  •  Bob Potter

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000)

The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Birkin
CAST:  Victoria Wood  •  Julie Walters  •  Caroline Aherne  •  Susie Blake

The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Birkin
CAST:  Victoria Wood  •  Julie Walters  •  Caroline Aherne  •  Susie Blake

Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand (2016)

Summer 2003 and Bob Monkhouse entertains a room full of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass. It proved to be his final gig. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians, but was never transmitted until now.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Lucey  •  Ashtar Alkhirsan
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Mike Yarwood  •  Reece Shearsmith  •  Jon Culshaw

Summer 2003 and Bob Monkhouse entertains a room full of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass. It proved to be his final gig. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians, but was never transmitted until now.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Lucey  •  Ashtar Alkhirsan
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Mike Yarwood  •  Reece Shearsmith  •  Jon Culshaw

Alice Through the Looking Box (1960)

A Christmas TV special in which Alice does not go through a looking glass, but through a TV set.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Mills
CAST:  Bernard Braden  •  Barbara Kelly  •  John Bentley  •  Bernard Bresslaw

A Christmas TV special in which Alice does not go through a looking glass, but through a TV set.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Mills
CAST:  Bernard Braden  •  Barbara Kelly  •  John Bentley  •  Bernard Bresslaw

An Audience with Joan Rivers (1984)

The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alasdair Macmillan
CAST:  Joan Rivers  •  Bruce Forsyth  •  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Tommy Cooper

The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alasdair Macmillan
CAST:  Joan Rivers  •  Bruce Forsyth  •  Jimmy Tarbuck  •  Tommy Cooper

All in Good Fun (1955)

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James M. Anderson
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Charlie Chaplin

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James M. Anderson
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Charlie Chaplin

Lifetime of Comedy (1960)

Compilation of comedy sketches from the comedy kings Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Danny Kaye & Bing Crosby.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Charlie Chaplin  •  Buster Keaton  •  Harold Lloyd

Compilation of comedy sketches from the comedy kings Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Danny Kaye & Bing Crosby.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse  •  Charlie Chaplin  •  Buster Keaton  •  Harold Lloyd

Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1974)

Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. It features interviews with Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Vas
CAST:  Stan Laurel  •  Oliver Hardy  •  Eric Morecambe  •  Ernie Wise

Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. It features interviews with Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Vas
CAST:  Stan Laurel  •  Oliver Hardy  •  Eric Morecambe  •  Ernie Wise

Bob Monkhouse: Live And Forbidden (1997)

Bob Monkhouse is captured here live in 1995. Featuring his one man show, this is purely adult humour as he lets loose in the unrestrictive live spectacle.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marcus Mortimer
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse is captured here live in 1995. Featuring his one man show, this is purely adult humour as he lets loose in the unrestrictive live spectacle.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marcus Mortimer
CAST:  Bob Monkhouse
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