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
Andy Monkhouse from the Football League. Monkhouse was released when his contract expired at the end of the season. Monkhouse signed for National League North side Alfreton Town upon his release from Grimsby. He scored 6 times in 46 appearances as Town narrowly avoided relegation. In February 2017, Monkhouse took up the role as Alfreton's player/assistant manager. On 7 July 2017 he signed a one-year deal with Northern Premier League side Whitby Town. Monkhouse played at centre-half for Whitby and made 52 appearances for the club. In November 2018, Monkhouse transferred to Northern Premier League Division One side Ossett United to move