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 to secure promotion to League One. After playing in a 1–0 win against Sheffield United in the Football League Trophy in October 2013, Monkhouse made his 300th appearance for Hartlepool in all competitions, which made him one of only 16 'Pools' players to do so. Monkhouse was released in May 2014, ending a seven-year stay with the 'Pools'. He played in 331 games in all competitions for the North-East and is currently eleventh in Hartlepool's all-time appearances list. On 21 July 2014, Monkhouse signed for Bristol Rovers on a one-year deal after being released by Hartlepool United. He helped the