The comedian Bob Hope has died aged 100. The veteran funnyman, who was nearly blind and deaf, has been ill for some time. He died in his sleep late on Sunday, his long-time publicist Ward Grant ...

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Comic legend Bob Hope died with a "smile on his face" and a trademark wisecrack right at the end, his family said. The British-born entertainer died after suffering pneumonia at his home in Toluca ...

A look back at celebrated American comedian Bob Hope's appearances on a selection of the BBC's best-loved talk shows over the years of his long career.

In May 1937, Bob signed a 26-week radio contract for the Woodbury Soap Show, and the next year was given his own show on NBC radio, which became ratings-topper. He continued to host a regular show ...

And it was that style that I think Bob developed into what we think of today as stand-up comedy. Hope started appearing in films in the 1930s, and went on to become a huge movie star. He also ...

In May 1937, Bob signed a 26-week radio contract for the Woodbury Soap Show, and the next year was given his own show on NBC radio, which became ratings-topper. He continued to host a regular show ...

As Bob and Mrs. Hope started down the aisle, a nearby radio newsman asked Mr. Comedian to comment on Defiance. Out of the side of the mouth came, “I'm glad to be here. After all, I got my start ...

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

“When Bob Hope went over every Christmas back then he ... which were highlights from the stage show he hosted and his stand-up comedy routine. “I was in 5th Group at the time.