Bamber Gascoigne
English TV presenter and author (1935–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the 18th-century British politicians, see Bamber Gascoyne (disambiguation).
Arthur Bamber Gascoigne CBE FRSL (24 January 1935 – 8 February 2022) was an English television presenter and author. He was the original quizmaster on University Challenge, which initially ran from 1962 to 1987.
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Bamber Gascoigne | |
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Gascoigne in 2006, photographed by Christina Gascoigne | |
Born | Arthur Bamber Gascoigne (1935-01-24)24 January 1935 London, England |
Died | 8 February 2022(2022-02-08) (aged 87) Richmond, London, England |
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Occupation(s) | Television presenter, historian, author |
Years active | 1962-2022 |
Known for | Original quizmaster of University Challenge |
Spouse |
Christina Ditchburn
(m. 1965) |
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