Didn’t he do well? Some of Sir Bruce’s most famous catchphrases

The entertainer made his mark on memorable sayings.

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Sir Bruce Forsyth performing on the Avalon stage at the Glastonbury 2013 Festival (Anthony Devlin/PA Wire/PA Images)

Sir Bruce Forsyth was as famous for his catchphrases as he was for his family-friendly humour and charm.

Here are some of his best-loved lines.

:: “Nice to see, you see you… nice.” – The Generation Game/Play Your Cards Right/Strictly Come Dancing

:: “Didn’t he do well?” – The Generation Game

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Cilla Black, with choreographer Lionel Blair (centre) and Bruce Forsyth in 1969 ( PA/PA Wire/PA Images)

:: “Keeeeeeep dancing!” – Strictly Come Dancing

:: “I’m in charge.” – Sunday Night at the London Palladium
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:: “Good game, good game.” – The Generation Game

:: “What do points make?” – Play Your Cards Right

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Forsyth making his trademark pose at Ascot Racecourse (Steve Parsons/PA Wire/PA Images)

:: “You get nothing for a pair.” – Play Your Cards Right

:: “Give us a twirl.” – The Generation Game

:: “I’m the leader of the pack which makes me such a lucky jack. And here they are, they’re so appealing, OK dollies do your dealing.” – Play Your Cards Right.