Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter (2020)

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The story of Bob Monkhouse, one of Britain's most successful entertainers, who enjoyed a stellar career that included comedy writing, appearing in films, presenting on television and hosting radio shows. He's perhaps still best known as the king of the game shows, having hosted over a dozen different formats in his career, from The Golden Shot and Family Fortunes to Bob's Full House and Wipeout. But his first and enduring love was his work as an accomplished stand-up comedian, and his was a career devoted to making audiences laugh. We focus on Bob's work as a stand-up comedian: he was a consummate professional, with each joke in every performance meticulously prepared. Despite the many changes in style and taste in comedy during his lifetime, Monkhouse always managed to adapt his material and performance technique, moving with the times and so remaining popular with audiences throughout his long career.

Director: Mark Wells
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Editing: Nick J. Webb
Production: Double Yellow
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mark Wells
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter about?
The story of Bob Monkhouse, one of Britain's most successful entertainers, who enjoyed a stellar career that included comedy writing, appearing in films, presenting on television and hosting radio shows. He's perhaps still best known as the king of the game shows, having hosted over a dozen different formats in his career, from The Golden Shot and Family Fortunes to Bob's Full House and Wipeout. But his first and enduring love was his work as an accomplished stand-up comedian, and his was a career devoted to making audiences laugh. We focus on Bob's work as a stand-up comedian: he was a consummate professional, with each joke in every performance meticulously prepared. Despite the many changes in style and taste in comedy during his lifetime, Monkhouse always managed to adapt his material and performance technique, moving with the times and so remaining popular with audiences throughout his long career.
Who directed Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter?
Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter was directed by Mark Wells.
Who stars in Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter?
Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter stars Bob Monkhouse, Jon Culshaw.
How long is Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter?
Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter?
Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter is a Documentary film.
Where was Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter produced?
Bob Monkhouse: Master of Laughter was produced in United Kingdom.