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
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