The Shocking Amount That Jim Bowen Left in His Will When He Died
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Күн бұрынJim Bowen, born Peter Williams on August 20, 1937, in Heswall, Cheshire, was a beloved English comedian, actor, and television presenter. Raised in Lancashire, Bowen initially pursued a career in teaching after studying at Chester Diocesan Training College, where he trained as a PE teacher. His entry into entertainment was somewhat serendipitous; he began performing stand-up comedy in clubs during the 1960s while still working as a teacher.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Jim Bowen’s Early Life and Career
03:56 - Bullseye
07:36 - The Legend and the Legacy
08:35 - Outro
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Bowen's comedic talents soon became evident, and he gradually moved from teaching to a full-time career in entertainment. His big break came in 1971 when he appeared on the television talent show "Opportunity Knocks," which led to further television appearances, including on "The Comedians," a popular show that showcased various stand-up comedians.
However, Bowen is best known for hosting the game show "Bullseye," which premiered in 1981. The show combined general knowledge questions with darts, creating a unique format that became immensely popular. Bowen's catchphrases, such as "Keep out of the black and in the red, nothing in this game for two in a bed," became part of British pop culture. His warm, affable style and humor endeared him to audiences, and "Bullseye" ran successfully until 1995, becoming a staple of British television.
Beyond "Bullseye," Bowen had a diverse career in entertainment. He appeared in various television shows, including "Phoenix Nights," and made guest appearances on radio programs. He also continued performing stand-up comedy and wrote an autobiography, "Right Place, Right Time," in 1998, offering insights into his life and career.
Despite his success, Bowen remained grounded and connected to his roots. He was a beloved figure not just for his television work but also for his contributions to British comedy. Jim Bowen passed away on March 14, 2018, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and fond memories for his many fans.
The Shocking Amount That Jim Bowen Left in His Will When He Died
@legionnairegonk4425 16 күн бұрын
I spoke to Jim on the phone when I worked as a sales rep for a casual clothing company in the early 90's. He was in the back of his Rolls Royce being driven somewhere (I think he said he was on his way to a gig), and he fancied a new polo shirt after seeing our ad in the newspaper. He was a REALLY nice guy, no ego about him. I remember he didn't even care about his order number! I said to him he should write it down in case the item got lost in the post, but he replied 'don't worry about it son'... I will never forget how nice he was.
@qed456 16 күн бұрын
Did he leave a speedboat and a top of the range tumble dryer?
@GrouchoMarx-MaGeorge 16 күн бұрын
🤣🤣
@Lovemy911 11 күн бұрын
Nope 😮! He left a set of golf clubs 😂
@paulwoods3161 8 күн бұрын
Matching his and hers dressing gowns........
@andrewpowell6851 7 күн бұрын
Also a monza caravan
@Mickparrysstepdad 3 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@vinny3266 16 күн бұрын
A posthumous cancellation for a man who entertained people back in the day. What a time to be alive 🎉🎉
@breeze1472 16 күн бұрын
always amazes me that people think their elders should leave them their wealth....sod it spend it and enjoy it
@mrmeg01 16 күн бұрын
Excatly make there own way in life
@jackwatsonepic626 16 күн бұрын
It's like Elton John or Paul McCartney £600 million & £900 million they can't take it with them ... money is to spend in your lifetime there is no point in buying cheap spend it ... you could be dead tomorrow it's always nice to have a few pounds behind you, but not that much 😂 🏴
@ianhl7174 14 күн бұрын
Agree agree, spend and enjoy, there is no pockets in a shroud!!
@michaelobrien9825 13 күн бұрын
@@jackwatsonepic626Paul does not spend a great deal personally, apparently tight as a ducks a##e as the saying goes.
@crazykatys77 4 күн бұрын
well I will my daughter - she will be looked after
@elliottg.1954 7 күн бұрын
Jim had quite a life, P.E. instructor, assistant head teacher, TV shows, radio, Bullseye, comedy shows, standup. At a Rhine Army Summer Show in Germany, maybe in the 1980s (can't remember), I walked across to the beer tent and Jim was stood outside. Surreal.
@d71mau 16 күн бұрын
He is a legend, and is sadly missed...RIP
@michaelobrien9825 13 күн бұрын
JIM BOWEN AN ABSOLUTELY MUST WATCH YEARS AGO, AND THE PUBLIC LIKED HIM, R.I.P. JIM YOU ARE MISSED.
@julieford148 16 күн бұрын
He surely will remain a legend. I grew up with bullseye and I now watch the repeats every night before bed. It’s funny now to watch the ancient prizes on offer which were regarded as cutting edge back in the day lol . Thanks Jim RIP xxx
@robfrench3379 15 күн бұрын
Jim Bowen was absolutely brilliant. I still watch re runs of Bullseye
@SuperJollychef 16 күн бұрын
I served him and his wife many times on board qe2 in the 90s ,what a great company to have a New York breakfast with
@geraldjacksonradio701 16 күн бұрын
A lovely man to work with and call a friend at BBC Radio Lancashire, where his daily morning show was very popular. One of his last performances was at our station birthday dinner. Always be missed.
@dancedecker 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for that Gerald. He was a treasured part of Lancashire and on the many occasions that I met him, he was always a true gentleman, so I know exactly what you mean. My good friend Andy Mitchell sends you his regards.
@neil6644 11 күн бұрын
When the UK made great programmes with brilliant hosts unlike the crap we see today IF you bother watching.
@sirpagandetyptoft6793 14 күн бұрын
He might have earned millions but he would have been taxed heavily so you can take on average 50% off his gross earning throughout his career. For the last 25 years of his life he earned a relatively modest salary working on cruise ships plus some endorsement income.
@johnowen1677 9 күн бұрын
He also ran a pub in Hornby, Lancs. Used to see him regularly in the local supermarket. Lovely guy.
@user-tr3lq3dc8z 11 күн бұрын
Bowen died at 80. Tony Green died at 85.
@80srenaissance67 Күн бұрын
2 double tops indeed....gimme 5 !
@user-wq1cf7ms5r 16 күн бұрын
Hope he spent it well. QE2 cruises and Rolls Royce are not cheap RIP mate
@gavinstrachan1373 12 күн бұрын
Lots views watching bulls eye in 1980s with my family am last one in my family alive so you remember past happy memories thank you bulls eye R.I.P. jim
@darrylashton8428 13 күн бұрын
I served Jim Bowen in a restaurant on the QE2 in the 80s. I was a restaurant waiter. And worked very long hours. Would not be allowed today especially when l the crew worked a seven day week. No day off. God Bless You Jim and the QE2.
@johnleigh349 15 күн бұрын
Jim was a great guy' I met him regularly in Whittington pub on Saturday and his wife too
@user-mn4cc6bb7t 16 күн бұрын
Jim Bowen left £360,000. While a comparatively small amount compared to his apparent earnings over the years, that suggests that either (as suggested in the video) he put money into investments that didn't pay off or, alternatively, he employed an accountant to help him with a bit of tax planning, transferring money and / or possessions to his wife and children before he died. In addition, perhaps he moved money into offshore accounts that wouldn't be included in his UK will.
@inkedbhudda85 16 күн бұрын
Was going to watch this ya prick no point now
@mrdeafa25 16 күн бұрын
I think he went for the gamble, the non-dart player threw first and....you know the rest.
@ciaranburke3243 16 күн бұрын
Does it matter it was his money fair and square 😁
@ramsey6681 16 күн бұрын
I sincerely hope he had a good accountant who helped him siphon his money quietly to his family while he was alive - because obviously the more you leave as a lump sum in your will, the more that gets nicked to be shamelessly jizzed away by Westminster Wankers and other undeserving arseholes. I like to think of him standing on a cloud waving the receipt for a couple of million quid that went to his family, looking down on the Inland Revenue offices, laughing and saying, _"Look at what you could've won!"_
@maryknight4823 13 күн бұрын
@@ramsey6681your a joker 😂😂😂....
@ScratchySlide 7 күн бұрын
I worked on the QE2 years ago and Jim came on with a trad jazz band doing comedy and playing the trumpet with them. A real gentleman and always bought drinks for the resident bands.
@megansavage7152 16 күн бұрын
Super smashin great
@wideyxyz2271 16 күн бұрын
His money and I hope enjoyed it. He was a bloody good bloke!
@CaptainKate-pd5fm Күн бұрын
Enjoyed many a happy hour in the Scarthwaite Hotel in Caton, Lancaster with Jimbo. A true gentleman much missed.
@GrouchoMarx-MaGeorge 16 күн бұрын
"Look what you could of inherited" 🤣🤣
@TONE11111 14 күн бұрын
'have'
@lisacherrett2280 16 күн бұрын
Gentleman and absolute legend, very much missed. RIP
@darrylashton8428 13 күн бұрын
It was hilarious when Jim Bowen called a leading Lancashire councillor a Nazi. Sadly, Jim was sacked from his radio show. The councillor in question failed to have a sense of humour. And Jim Bowen was labelled as a racist. In which many people knew he wasn't. God Bless You Sir Jim Bowen.
@johnwhitehead1305 2 күн бұрын
"You can't beat a bit of bully" and "come and have a look at what you would have won" will live in my memory, also "super, smashing, great" the last one caught on and was often repeated in a jokey manner in conversations.
@peterbuckley5204 16 күн бұрын
He was at a local club where my sister in law waited on she had blonde backcombed hair as she walked past him he blew and said 1 oclock she was not amused but the nickname stayed with her a long time
@haydoncooper3744 16 күн бұрын
Always a joy to watch was Jim.He was just well Jim and never seemed to pretend to be anything else which a great many seem to need to do.
@oddsandwindsocks5905 16 күн бұрын
He was brilliant.
@davidcaldwell6627 12 күн бұрын
A Famous Comedian said Once " I use to play Darts with Jim Bowen until his head went Blunt" Imagine his will being read out and it said " Heres what you could have had"
@jensonank2409 16 күн бұрын
Maybe the loot was squirrelled away so as to avoid the punitive 40% inheritance tax?
@IanCarpenter-walker-nv5xe 16 күн бұрын
They where not controversial that was how it was at the time.leave Jim alone legend.
@myfyrmadocjones 13 сағат бұрын
3:40 he didn’t play himself in Phoenix Nights - the character was called Frank “Hoss” Cartwright
@geoffharris9396 16 күн бұрын
Or he spent his money while he was alive which is the proper way before it gets swallowed up in inheritance tax, death duties, and care home fees. No good being rich in the bone yard...
@brendangallagher4203 4 күн бұрын
Spot on
@ftumschk 11 күн бұрын
Perhaps he gambled it all on Bully's star prize?
@bleakyfinder2692 11 күн бұрын
But probate records reveal that Bowen whose real name was James Whittaker, left a net estate in the UK of only £363,232.
@paulmartin4971 16 күн бұрын
Loved Jim he was super smashing great, and here's what you could of won.... Lol 😂 RIP Jim Bowen.
@speedbird737 13 сағат бұрын
I used to work with Jim's daughter Susan at an Investment Bank in the City of London (Robert Flemings) she was a trader
@Garzillus-os1lg 19 сағат бұрын
Jim was a legend and it's no co-incidence that the amount left to his family was commensurate to UK inheritance tax thresholds, more or less. He was no dummy, so I'm sure he had all the bulk of his (already taxed) savings and finances long 'gone', well before his sad passing. And too bloody right. RIP Jim, sorely missed, a scholar and a gent of the highest order.
@martinhambleton5076 16 күн бұрын
"Super, smashing, great."
@robinharrison3907 9 күн бұрын
He was a great Entertainer 🥳Often visited the Midland Hotel Morecambe and was a very interesting person to talk to 👍🥳
@raymondturner9441 16 күн бұрын
Listen to tony, you have all the time in the world. Settle down now, take your time
@harryzero1566 16 күн бұрын
So, what was SHOCKING? Why am I not shocked? As a former electrician, I know what it's like to be shocked. What's wrong with 'Surprising' or 'underwhelming' or perhaps ' paltry' BS headlines dilute the English language.
@michaelbolton7790 9 күн бұрын
On one 'Bullseye' show when a contestant failed to win a prize, Jim would identify the prize with a comment, 'Now let's see what you could have won. Oh, a two seat speedboat, should come in handy seeing as you live in a tower block in Birmingham'.
@dancedecker 10 күн бұрын
Loved Bullseye. It was crap, kitsch and absolutely brilliant. Where else can a guy from Wolverhampton nearly win a speedboat? Awesome. "Great, super, smashin'."
@garysteven7896 8 күн бұрын
Born in both Heswall and Clayton , skills
@pauldeavin849 16 күн бұрын
WHO GOT THE MICKY MOUSE TELLAPHONE. AND THE PLASTIC GARDEN CHAIRS LMFAO
@RobertHarrison-cn3ok 10 күн бұрын
Legend
@RichardFallows-qp1fy 16 күн бұрын
Alan Carr is not fit to lick his boots
@johnnytungsong8719 16 күн бұрын
I’m sure Alan Carr doesn’t lick BOOTS!
@timg1246 10 күн бұрын
Why would he want to do that ?
@user-gb9iv5op3y 9 күн бұрын
Neither are you...whats ya point
@melgrant7404 12 күн бұрын
Smashing super.
@kc5402 7 күн бұрын
"I haven't left any money in my will, but here's what you would've won...." 😉😂 Loved you, Jim. RIP. 👍
@p46967 16 күн бұрын
His estate would not have included property or bank accounts owned jointly with his wife.
@ackerjawaka4742 3 күн бұрын
There are no pockets in a shroud ⚡
@davidfoster2006 12 күн бұрын
He left twice 180 that’s not bad.
@jimmymcmurdo1791 3 күн бұрын
Showbiz we’d like showbiz we like
@peterpaliwoda1527 10 күн бұрын
“ nothing for two in a bed “ lol
@_v-. 7 күн бұрын
Oops you've landed in Britain and sadly the subjects gone so I can't ask the question 😢😂❤
@ciaranburke3243 16 күн бұрын
Absolute legend so what if he spent his hard earned cash on himself 👍
@richardj2216 16 күн бұрын
Smashing super
@billycasper289 8 күн бұрын
Never been left nothing and ill never lose sleep over it. I was born with nothing and its on me to make my own way in life. But ill 100% be leaving an house to my grandkids if i get the opportunity to buy 1 day but lifes hard these days.
@user-yq3nu5hd6n 11 күн бұрын
Were the days back then We had the best golden years back then Proper TV and only few channels Great laughing ❤ When England was great And fly our England flag ❤ Back then Yes he was well liked ❤ Unfortunately we don't have nothing left today England been sold long ago No point having thousands of channels It all rubbish Just my opinion
@markcoomber8222 11 күн бұрын
Sounds like he got his estate planning just about right if all that was left in the otherwise taxable estate was £360k.
@NeilHarding-ne1mh 16 күн бұрын
Did he leave Bullies special prize...
@PaulGlancy-fp7ob 7 күн бұрын
"Here's what you could've won, come on, let's have a look"
@retiredpainter259 5 сағат бұрын
Heswall 😂😂😂😂
@davidshepherd8822 14 күн бұрын
I always told my dad get it spent
@keithpeters6954 13 күн бұрын
It was all those bloody speedboats
@jasonrees8177 4 күн бұрын
i think he left a teamaid as well.
@richardswales767 12 күн бұрын
Thaz born we nawt tha gone we nawt
@jimmymcmurdo1791 3 күн бұрын
Apparently all he had was his BFH bus fare home
@andymartin 6 күн бұрын
I just read his real name was James Whittaker
@nathelondon3719 15 күн бұрын
Outrageous. Fancy only leaving £360,000 to your children. It’s a scandal! 😅
@cdub5033 9 күн бұрын
did he spend it all on up to the minute men’s, women’s & family fashions?
@fishypie 11 күн бұрын
for gods sake what ever he made good on him, he made he can spend it how he feels . it was his money
@Lovecoffee971 16 күн бұрын
£363,232
@kevintrace5396 16 күн бұрын
Comical guy
@Johnny_Seven 16 күн бұрын
I thought this guy said " his life in Korea " he never fought in the war surely lol.
@bobHughes-ct6mw 13 күн бұрын
Bowen under the guise of Mr Whittaker was my P.E. teacher and what a miserable sod he was. His wife was the girls P.E. teacher, neither remembered with any fondness.
@waynecrothers9441 8 күн бұрын
I heard a rumour he was damn hard to get along with at home, you reckon any truth to it?
@GEOFF0906 12 күн бұрын
He left £360,000
@chrisdoran9770 16 күн бұрын
I met him over 30 years ago, as i was working on the Stevie Wonder show at the NEC, and was at an after show party at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham. I simply said hello to him, and he was very rude. I explained in no uncertain terms that I was not looking for an autograph, or a photo with him, and I certainly wasnt in awe of him either, as working full time in the music industry, I was well used to meeting with proper "celebrities", and certainly did not regard him as one.
@loddude5706 11 күн бұрын
It was your speedboat costume . . . poor choice : )
@benmayhew2K 2 күн бұрын
Clever guy spent his many millions on himself.
@garyshannon4798 14 күн бұрын
An American Ai voice talking about Jim Bowen just doesn't do it for me. Sorry
@Martinjp147 4 күн бұрын
You try and save £360,000!
@vforvictor7575 6 күн бұрын
So what if he spent the money that he worked very hard for.
@13thcentury 16 күн бұрын
Clickbait title - only around 30 seconds was spent on the subject - bowens will.
@d71mau 16 күн бұрын
Not really it was about his life
@13thcentury 16 күн бұрын
@d71mau "the shocking amount thar jim bowen left in his will when he died" That's the title dude. If I buy eggs... I don't expect ham.
@lsmoulton 16 күн бұрын
@@d71mau Lousy video !
@stevehumphrey6830 15 күн бұрын
A fantastic fella......He was also very astute...... Phyllis will have wanted for nothing after his passing!!😉
@13thcentury 13 күн бұрын
@@lsmoulton You've got to love it when the channel themselves admit they are shit 😆
@-chris1965 5 күн бұрын
I presume he left sod all?
@dazthemod69 3 күн бұрын
Did he leave a toaster, fake Georgian picture frame, a top of the range 1983 Sansui portable cassette player, and a speedboat? Then got em all took away when his wife and him purchased a double grave plot? Keep out of the black and in the red, you get nothing in this game for two in a bed.
@Vincent-fv2wy 12 күн бұрын
There is a god , his name is money.........probably the sadest fact on the planet.
@DeborahMoffett 12 күн бұрын
Maybe 🤔 jim had a secret woman on the side and left a lot to her!his mun his fun 😊
@dilhani2 14 күн бұрын
Stay out of the black, get into the red. You get nothing in this game for two in a bed🥰
@StanleypeterDickinson 17 күн бұрын
When was he in Korea?
@user-gq4kn9sf2m 16 күн бұрын
I hope this is your idea of a joke. If not, they're talking about his CAREER.
@13thcentury 16 күн бұрын
He had a career in Korea?@@user-gq4kn9sf2m
@lsmoulton 16 күн бұрын
Controversial jokes ?
@bottlecap57 12 күн бұрын
He wouldnt have earned much from Bullseye. See the state of those prizes..
@andrewpowell6851 7 күн бұрын
Bullseye dident it have a serial ki#er on the show
@petejones879 16 күн бұрын
So ignore the title of this clip then... As you never told us anyway
@Yogi22727 16 күн бұрын
7.58 it states he left £360,000
@cologne2792 16 күн бұрын
Utter Grellecks!
@richardcyrka6682 3 күн бұрын
Bullseye had the worst prizes of any show....you would be embarrassed to take them to the tip......look what you could have won.
@peterdowdall8972 16 күн бұрын
I newJim he spent most of his money on women and gambling he lived the dream
@johnnytungsong8719 16 күн бұрын
…..and he wasted the rest of the money! 😄😉
@germainemaxwell4530 10 күн бұрын
Please tell me what is 'shocking' abought this ? the only reason I can come up with is that English is not your Mother tongue
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