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,
Max Bygraves show, "Do Re Mi" at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre. In 1977, UK Publishing House W. H. Allen published Bygraves' comic novel "The Milkman's on His Way". From 1983 to 1985, Bygraves hosted "Family Fortunes", taking over from his friend and fellow comedian Bob Monkhouse. He would later be succeeded as host in 1987 by Les Dennis. In 1982, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Bygraves married WAAF sergeant Gladys "Blossom" Murray in 1942. The couple had three children: Christine, Anthony and Maxine. Bygraves also had three other children from extramarital affairs: John