Family Fortunes Bob Monkhouse, Max Bygraves and Les Dennis' first series, the announcer was Andrew Lodge, while Stephen Rhodes announced for most of Les Dennis' era until 2000. From 2000–2002, it was Peter Dickson, while for the 80-episode daytime 2002 series, it was "University Challenge" voiceover Roger Tilling. Lisa I'Anson was the announcer for the first series of "All Star Family Fortunes" in 2006, making her the first woman in this role, before Peter Dickson returned from 2007 onwards. Two special programmes, presented by Les Dennis, featuring hilarious clips from the Bob Monkhouse, Max Bygraves and Les Dennis eras of the programme,
Les Dennis Blackburn said: "Les is a fantastic performer and a real coup for Corrie. I can't wait for him to join the team". On 18 November 2016, Dennis's character Michael Rodwell was killed off from "Coronation Street", after suffering a heart attack and being left for dead by enemy Pat Phelan. In April 2017 Dennis took the lovable role of the Addams family uncle, Fester, in "The Addams Family" UK tour, which will continue until November 2017. His role was succeeded by Scott Paige. He is currently rehearsing at the Menier Chocolate Factory for the musical She Loves Me which opens