Bob Monkhouse: A Story of Genius & Heartbreak

Please join me in this video, Bob Monkhouse: A Story of Genius & Heartbreak. Join me on a journey through the remarkable life of Bob Monkhouse – a creative genius, a master of wit, and one of Britain's most iconic comedians and television personalities. From his early days sketching and writing with fierce ambition, to becoming a polished, fast-talking entertainer beloved by millions, Bob’s story is one of dazzling success, genius and heartbreak. In this video, we explore his childhood, his complex family life, and the resilience it took to maintain the public image of a charming showman while facing rejection and tragedy behind the scenes. We’ll revisit key moments in Bob’s life and career, uncover what made him such a unique figure in entertainment, and reflect on his lasting impact on British comedy and television. As a final tribute, please join me as I take you to Bob Monkhouse’s resting place at the Chilterns Crematorium in Amersham, where I lay flowers in the tranquil Blue Bell Woods, to honour a man who made the nation laugh – even when life gave him every reason not to. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. If you would like to support the channel please leave a 'like' and 'subscribe' and don't forget to switch on the notification bell to be notified of new videos when they're published! It's extremely helpful to me and it's FREE! I won't ask you for donations of any kind and that's including PayPal donations - and I won't ask you to pay for my holidays or buy me a cup of coffee or lunch! I value your support and if you've already subscribed – Thank you so much! You're wonderful! Please feel free to leave comments – we have a fabulous growing film and nostalgia community at Beautiful Bad and Bizarre – and it’s great fun with some interesting discussions! I do my best to respond to comments but it can take a bit of time – so thank you in advance for your patience! If you would like to watch some of the people I've mentioned in this video - they are available on the channel and I've left links below: Leslie Phillips    • Leslie Phillips: Chingford's Charmer - Bey...   Tommy Cooper    • The Life of a Comedy Legend - Tommy Cooper...   If you're interested in reading more about Bob Monkhouse in his own words, his autobiography is available from all good booksellers, including eBay and Amazon. I genuinely recommend it—this isn’t sponsored or affiliated in any way, just a personal recommendation from me to you. The details are: Bob Monkhouse: Crying with Laughter - An Autobiography Published by Century Books London 1993 Shar x Follow me on Instagram   / shardaws   or   / dianadors   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bombshells-F... #bobmonkhouse #britishcomedy #tvlegends #celebritybiography #comedylegend #vintage #vintageculture #actor #comedian #famousgraves #comedy #dianadors #tvactor #comedylegends #standupcomedy