Sir Bruce Forsyth was the undisputed king of British TV – here are five classic performances that show why
From the London Palladium to Strictly, Brucie's record-breaking 75-year career on screen made him the nation's favourite entertainer
SIR Bruce Forsyth leaves behind a 75-year legacy in the entertainment industry after passing away today aged 89.
But while he may be gone, the star leaves behind a truly legendary collection of moments that will remain in British TV history for decades to come. Here are some of our favourites...
Brucie performs a special duet with The Muppets (1976)
Bruce was first and foremost a performer - but even he had trouble keeping up with his most bizarre co-stars ever, The Muppets.
The star sang and danced his way through a special one off routine for the iconic kids TV show - cementing his reputation with it.
Bruce puts on his dancer's tights for a balloon game (1990)
The TV presenter gave everyone more than he bargained for when he performed a ludicrous and hilarious routine with a ballerina on The Generation Game in 1990.
Keeping hold of a balloon between them, Brucie left the audience in hysterics as he appeared in a pair of shockingly tight dancer's tights- and then had the dancer go between his legs, patting her bottom on the way up.
Sir Bruce receives a Special Recognition Award at the NTAs (2011)
There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Bruce was surprised with the Special Recognition award at the National Television Awards in 2011.
Brucie's Strictly Come Dancing co-star Tess Daly led the tears as he went up to receive his award, with the entire arena rising in a standing ovation.
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However, the 84-year-old told the audience: "I suppose now is as good a time as any to announce my retirement..."
As the guests recoiled in horror, he then added:"...but I'm not bloody going to!"
Bruce Forsyth's career in television is incomparable - but if anyone ever has a chance to match it, it's Geordie duo Ant & Dec.
So it was a sight to be seen with the three icons appeared together at the NTAs to perform a slightly adapted version of Nat King Cole's Let There Be Love.
And while noone compared to Brucie - this made an iconic bit of TV.
Sir Brucie sings with Ant and Dec at the National Television Awards (2012)
Bruce Forsyth hands over Strictly Come Dancing to Claudia Winkleman (2013)
Viewers were sad to learn Sir Bruce was retiring from Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 after eleven series - passing the torch to Claudia Winkleman.
He returned for the Children In Need and Christmas specials in 2014 and 2015, however, his ailing health stopped him from presenting in 2016 - and after 77 years, he officially announced his retirement.
