[AaronLancs]

It still says a lot about Bob Monkhouse that he could deliver his opening jokes with the timing he did despite not having an audience to work with.

I'd also say with it he kind of brought along that geniality that was prevalent in the original American version of the show. A king of more genteel sort of show compared to Daniel's slightly more 'anarchic' version. Humour based upon puns and clever wordplay. Plus, one thing I did love with it dare one say it was when a contestant hit a Wipeout. he would say something like "Did Big Ben's bongs bong one bong too short?". I know many say it kind of ruined the surprise for the viewer when he Wipeout was revealed but for me that was his own calm and kind way of saying "You're an idiot".