Family Fortunes a large electronic board, known as "Mr. Babbage", which famously sounds a wrong answer "Eh-uhh" sound effect and its accompanying X to signal the strike, as well as a "ding" (for a right answer). "Family Fortunes" was first hosted by comedian Bob Monkhouse (1980–83) then by singer and entertainer Max Bygraves (1983–85). After being rested for the whole of 1986, the show returned on 27 June 1987 with Les Dennis as presenter, and had a consistently successful run for the next 15 years. It was then moved out of peak time and became a daily daytime show hosted by Andy
Peter Dickson (announcer) "Family Fortunes" starring Les Dennis, and Patrick Kielty's Channel 4's "Last Chance Lottery Live". He provided the commentaries for the world record attempts on Sky 1's "Guinness World Records Smashed" in 2009. He has also contributed to 11 series of the award-winning BBC One panel game "They Think It's All Over" presented by Nick Hancock, "Catchphrase", "TV's Naughtiest Blunders" and "Safe" for ITV and the cult animation series "Monkey Dust" for BBC in which he famously played himself. His other TV credits include "Never Mind The Buzzcocks", roles in "Holby City", "Noel's House Party" and "Live & Kicking", "The 10%'ers"