This series was purportedly using the collection of comedy recordings that the elder statesman of comedy had accumulated over the years, but was a standard 'clip' show, where the BBC archives were raided for clips along a theme. Over the ten seasons Bob introduced these in a variety of ways, many repeated, but sadly this did not stand out from the crowds as when each run finished we were treated to another 'clip' show presented by someone else like Arthur Smith.
This was a great shame as Bob not only had more talent than this (why not a sketch show scripted by him, or his stand up material, now that would have been a great reason to tune in!), and he was underused throughout the run. With compilations being relatively cheap to produce, I suspect that we haven't seen the last of this type of show, but with passing of Bob Monkhouse, this one certainly has come to an end.
:: Series 1
This series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 15.2.97 | |
| 22.2.97 | |
| 1.3.97 | |
| 8.3.97 | |
| 15.3.97 | |
| 22.3.97 | |
| 29.3.97 | |
| 5.4.97 |
:: Series 2
This series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 1.11.97 | The world of politics |
| 8.11.97 | Some of his favourite stand-up comics |
| 15.11.97 | Double acts |
| 22.11.97 | Comedy teams |
| 29.11.97 | Comedy with an ethnic influence |
| 6.12.97 | The weird, wacky and distinctly odd |
| 13.12.97 | The battle of the sexes |
| 20.12.97 | Great comedy crossovers |
| 27.12.97 | Christmas Special |
:: Series 3
This series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 5.9.98 | Political correctness |
| 12.9.98 | Big venue comedians |
| 19.9.98 | Seaside comedy |
| 26.9.98 | Cross-dressing comedians |
| 3.10.98 | What makes good radio comedy |
| 10.10.98 | The law |
| 17.10.98 | The cabaret circuits |
| 24.10.98 | Fame |
:: Christmas Special
The Monkhouse Archive Christmas Stockings, broadcast on Radio 2 at 2.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 25.12.98 | Christmas comedy |
:: Series 4
Subtitled Bob Goes Online, this series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 11.9.99 | Observational comedy |
| 18.9.99 | |
| 25.9.99 | Double acts |
| 2.10.99 | Sketches and sitcoms |
| 9.10.99 | Wits |
| 16.10.99 | Comedy innovators |
| 23.10.99 | Raconteurs |
| 30.10.99 | Hilarious comics |
:: Series 5
Subtitled, Bob bootsup, this series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 27.5.00 | Law and order |
| 3.6.00 | Food |
| 10.6.00 | Religion |
| 19.6.00 | Cross-dressing |
| 24.6.00 | Religion |
| 1.7.00 | Travel |
| 8.7.00 | The ruling classes |
| 15.7.00 | Show business |
:: Series 6
Subtitled, Bob goes Global, this series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 17.3.01 | Scotland |
| 24.3.01 | Liverpool |
| 31.3.01 | Canadian |
| 7.4.01 | London |
| 14.4.01 | Ireland |
| 21.4.01 | United States |
| 28.4.01 | Wales |
| 5.5.01 | Australia |
:: Series 7
Subtitled, Bob's comedy helpline, this series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 8.12.01 | |
| 15.12.01 | |
| 29.12.01 | |
| 5.1.02 | |
| 12.1.02 | |
| 19.1.02 | |
| 26.1.02 |
:: Series 8
An alphabetical guide to comedy. This series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 20.7.02 | ABC |
| 27.7.02 | DEF |
| 3.8.02 | GHI |
| 10.8.02 | JKL |
| 17.8.02 | MNO |
| 24.8.02 | PQRS |
| 31.8.02 | TUV |
| 7.9.02 | WXYZ |
:: Series 9
An alphabetical guide to comedy, but this time backwards. This series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 23.11.02 | ZYXW |
| 30.11.02 | VUT |
| 7.12.02 | SRQP |
| 14.12.02 | ONM |
| 21.12.02 | LKJ |
| 28.12.02 | IHG |
| 4.1.03 | FED |
| 11.1.03 | CBA |
:: Christmas Special
The Monkhouse Archive Christmas Box, broadcast on Radio 2 at 12.30pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 25.12.03 | Christmas comedy |
:: Series 10
An alphabetical guide to comedy. This series was originally broadcast on Radio 2 of a Saturday lunchtime as the first half of the comedy hour slot 1.00pm.
| Tx. date | Details |
|---|---|
| 19.7.03 | Politics |
| 26.7.03 | Sport |
| 2.8.03 | Communications |
| 9.8.03 | Leisure |
| 16.8.03 | Education |
| 23.8.03 | Authority |
| 30.8.03 | Faith, Hope And Charity |
| 6.9.03 | Growing old disgracefully |