6,698 views nov 3, 2018. 0. He has since returned to Oxford, where he delivered a series of lectures in January and February 2009, as the News International Visiting Professor of Broadcast Media. In 2002, he quit his role at Classic FM, to present a weekly chart show on London's Jazz FM until 2004. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1995. Presenter: Read about our approach to external linking. Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Radio 1's Teen Awards and Big Weekend, Radio 4's Rewinder. The DJ, one of Britain's foremost authorities on music, hosts a weekly show on BBC Radio 2. Gambaccini has always been openly gay, asserting in 2013: "I was never 'in'." There will be fascinating insights and compelling stories taking listeners through the decades of Queens reign (7-8pm, Monday 10 April). The 73-year-old DJ, nicknamed The Great Gambo and The Professor of Pop, pictured, is appearing in a new Channel 4 documentary, The Accused: National Treasures on Trial which chronicles the police raid and arrest he faced in November 2013 after being falsely accused of sexabuse. Du Croz was later replaced by Heather Wall but returned in 2020. He has been the presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2 since July 2016 and America's Greatest Hits on Greatest Hits Radio on Saturday afternoons. The Met did not. . Gambaccini is preparing to move to a new home with a garden as the documentary is set to air. 01:56 GMT 02 Nov 2019 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1994. Gambaccini has secured an apology from the Met Police and a damages-plus-costs payout of 250,000 ( as revealed by Stephen Wright's True Crime podcast for the Daily Mail) after he was arrested in. Vernon kicked off his radio career at Radio 1 from 2004 2012, where he presented Saturday and Sunday mid-morning shows. The BBC Radio 2 presenter has issued court proceedings against Scotland Yard for misuse of private information which led to him being identified following his 2013 arrest. A character introduced in The Flash #141 named Paul Gambi, a tailor specializing in super-villain outfits, is an homage to Paul Gambaccini. Feel good with Nina Simone, Air and Young Disciples on the Unwinds Mix. The celebrity is known to the people he has met in his life, plus millions of others. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. And a modern day icon is celebrated too as US vocalist Jos James takes a break from his European tour and pays tribute to the genius of Erykah Badu. Gambaccini then started broadcasting in the UK on BBC Radio 1 September 1973, which he did for 13 years, first as a music reporter on the John Peel Saturday show, Rockspeak. Do you know who was in the top spot on this day 40 years ago? In 1992, Gambaccini became a founding presenter on the UK's classical music station Classic FM, where he presented the weekly Classical CD Chart show. Former BBC radio presenter Paul Gambaccini has threatened to mount a challenge to unseat Keir Starmer if he is elected Labour leader. He then migrated to the United Kingdom and attended University College, Oxford,[3] where he studied for a degree in politics, philosophy and economics. He said he wasnt surprised to be accused, as he had previously spoken publicly about Saviles crimes and was once pictured alongside him on a newspaper front page, creating an association in the publics mind. BBC Radio 2 is the UKs most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 14.3 million (RAJAR Q4, 2022). Desert Island Discs - Paul Gambaccini - BBC Sounds. It will be available on BBC Sounds for 30 days after broadcast. It currently faces issues including a threat to its licence fee. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1985. Gambaccini was co-author of The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and related titles, with Tim and Jo Rice, alongside Radio 1 colleague at that time, Mike Read, between 1977 and 1996. Paul gambaccini worked for bbc radio 1 for 15 years, presenting the us chart show on saturday afternoons for much of that time. On 1 November 2013, it was reported that Gambaccini had been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences as part of an investigation by Operation Yewtree in the United Kingdom. Hear it all on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.. On Sunday, the show will feature Zac Brown live from the main stage, highlights from Saturday night at the O2 in London and interviews with Zac Brown, Old Crow Medicine Show, Mitchell Tenpenny and Lindsay Ell (8-10pm, Sunday 12th March). Giving evidence to the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee on 3 March 2015, Gambaccini said he believed he was used as human "fly paper" to encourage other people to come forward and make allegations against him and that he had lost more than 200,000 in earnings and legal fees. The BBC today confirmed he would return in November. He was born in New York City, United States. His words come after the BBC recently clamped down on what its staff at the broadcaster say in public. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. The BBC reported that he also said he suspected his bail was repeatedly extended until the end of high-profile cases involving other celebrities because police did not want juries to hear a former Radio 1 DJ had been cleared of sexual wrongdoing. The 28-day limit came into effect in April 2017. It was announced on 10 October 2014 that no charges would be brought. Gambaccini has been a supporter of gay-related charities. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1977. Accountant who illegally built Britain's 'best man cave' featuring bowling alley, cinema and casino loses Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie As easy as buying a loaf of bread: Undercover footage reveals how laughing gas is being sold from local Could Northern Ireland become the UK's Silicon Valley? Some listeners welcomed his presence, according to Kenyon, as their musical tastes had developed from Radio 1's content. He sued the force for breaching his privacy by disclosing he was under investigation for alleged sexual offences involving a minor. Gambaccini claims to have invented the term "Brand Echh", which later became widely used by Stan Lee. Paul appeared on BBC Radio 1 for 18 years, presenting the US Chart Show for most of that time, and has been a regular on each of the first four British terrestrial television networks. He returned to Classic FM in 1997. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio One presenter for 16 years, including 11 years at the helm of a Billboard Top 30 . He attributes his broadcasting career to this postespecially an interview in 1973 with Elton John which brought him to the attention of BBC Radio producer John Walters who arranged for him to present on BBC Radio 1. Radio 2 Country 2015. [17] Thereafter, he moved to independent radio to host American Countdown. BBC Radio 2 - Pick of the Pops - Available now Episodes Available now (9) Next on (11) 1984 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1984. The Ultimate Man, a musical about a comic book superhero, was co-written with Alastair King and Jane Edith Wilson, and produced at the Bridewell Theatre in London in 2000. 0 . Tune in to find out! 01:56 GMT 02 Nov 2019. Next week, the BBC veteran. Paul Gambaccini has been announced as the new presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2, replacing Tony Blackburn. Despite Gambaccini's 50 years working at the BBC, when asked, he said he would be happy to see the corporation go. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1999. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits Paul plays his selection from this week's American charts, plus classics from the last six decades. Gambaccini also argued in favour of a 28-day bail limit; Home Secretary Theresa May had announced in December 2014 that she was consulting on such a limit in all but exceptional cases. Sir Cliff was given 210,000 damages for his case against the BBC in 2018 after their news coverage of the false allegations. Gambaccini's own books include Love Letters, Radio Boy, Top 100 Albums and Track Records. Bob Harris says: If I cant be in Nashville, then compering the C2C festival in the UK is where I want to be! A Radio 2/BBC Audio commission for BBC Sounds. The property offer sweet spot! Singer Sam Brown guests on My 80s - plus, theres a George Benson Mastermix! Vernon says:Im absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce. I notice a Paul O'Grady story going around and he's jumped on the BBC bashing bandwagon. The 73-year-old DJ, nicknamed The Great Gambo and The Professor of Pop, is appearing in a new Channel 4 documentary, The Accused: National Treasures on Trial. Gambaccini, 69, spent a year on bail before the case against him was dropped in what he labelled a completely fictitious affair. Confidentiality clauses in the agreement with the CPS mean the amount paid cannot be disclosed. A Folded Wing Production. The Met is due to be served with High Court papers on Monday. He left for BBC Radio 3 in 1995, where he broadcast an hour-long morning show, in a slot formerly used for Composer of the Week. Paul Gambaccini. The networks presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. From Monday 6 March, Radio 2 favourite Gary Davies, host of the networks much loved Sounds of the 80s (Saturday, 8-10pm), will present the show until May. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. He explained that he returned to the radio because as a broadcaster, his 'central relationship' was with his audience and not his managers. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years, including 11 years on a weekly show counting down the Billboard . That song - and others like it - had a profound influence on the young Ivan Morrison growing up in Belfast, and with Cerys' help he goes back to that time to talk about its effect on his own musical ambitions and how it helped to introduce blues to a wider global audience. Both the shows will include inserts and packages from Edith Bowman in Glasgow and highlights of Fridays Radio 2 showcase at King Tuts. Gambaccini has been an official guest at many British comic conventions, including the United Kingdom Comic Art Convention (where he co-presented the 1990 Eagle Awards and the 1997 National Comics Awards), and Comics Festival UK. He got married to Christopher Sherwood, who is an Actor and producer, known for his work Vanity (2021), Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022), and Mr. Alan on Saturday (2019). He described it as a witch hunt and then challenged Fran Unsworth, the then head of news, to a public debatewhere he said he would 'dissect her like a frog, without ether.'. The BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has won a payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. This Easter, Tony Blackburn: Your Soul Mate returns on Good Friday, 7 April, and Easter Monday, 10 April, with Tony bringing his favourite soul tracks to listeners. This has meant that some people, including Emily Maitlis, have left and now work for other outlets. Discover 10,605,516 listings and 260,829 playable programmes from the BBC. Paul also co-authored 'Television's Greatest Hits' with Rod Taylor, with whom he co-wrote and associate produced the BBC 1 television series of the same name. Gambaccini's own books include Love Letters, Radio Boy, Top 100 Albums and Track Records. 18/11/08 - 18:47 #2. Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits BBC Radio 2 20:00 Saturday 15th November 2014 http://bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04nylnv 3 4 Rory @PaulGambaccini Oct 10, 2014 The Guardian: No charges for Paul Gambaccini - theguardian.com No charges for Paul Gambaccini over alleged historical sex offences Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Launched in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal, the ex-Radio. Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett has a new solo single and album, plus he shares his Rock God! Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1979. Liza entertains the nation for Saturday Dinner time. March. On Boxing Day 2021, he co-presented a special show on Greatest Hits Radio paying tribute to Janice Long, whom he had discovered in 1982. The BBC Radio 2 DJ was arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse in 2014 and held on police . [5][6], Gambaccini then started broadcasting in the UK, on BBC Radio 1, September 1974, which he did for 13 years, first as a music reporter on the John Peel Saturday show Rockspeak. [3] Gambaccini claims to have invented the term "Brand Echh", which later became widely used by Stan Lee.[3]. Paul Gambaccini was born on 2 April 1949, which means he is 73 years old. East End legend Danny Dyer chats about his new Netflix quiz show called Cheat. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. Vernon Kay is the new host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, and will launch his new show in May. From nightmares to candy cravings, the seemingly innocuous habits in Man is banned from touching every parking meter in Liverpool for two years after being convicted of theft. Arrested as part of the high profile investigation. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. While still in high school, Gambaccini began contributing to comics fanzines, including the publication Rocket's Blast Comicollector. Gambaccini has also presented special shows on Greatest Hits Radio on bank holidays and over the Christmas holidays. This programme, aired on BBC One Radio on December 31, 1980, features a selection of Kate's favourite "popular" recordings by Transcribed from a tape by Andrew Marvick.] "Jerry Bails' Ten Building Blocks of Fandom,", Last edited on 10 February 2023, at 23:51, Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors, Paul Gambaccini Presents the Top 100 Albums, "Paul Gambaccini: Here, there and everywhere,", "RIP rock'n'roll? Former BBC DJ Alan "Fluff" Freeman, the man who coined the catchphrase "Greetings, pop pickers", has died. Gambaccini harbours anger towards Keir Starmer, who was working as Director of Public Prosecutions when he was arrested as he said that his case became 'guilty until proven innocent' because Starmer said that police should believe every accuser. [26][27], Gambaccini has been a supporter of gay-related charities. To celebrate what would have been the 90th birthday of Nina Simone singer, pianist, activist and one of the most important figures in 20th century music Jamie has invited three of his favourite singers to interpret some of her classics. In July 2016, he took over presenting Pick of the Pops, replacing Tony Blackburn. Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture. Home Interviews conducted by Paul Gambaccini Similar programmes By genre: Factual > Life Stories Music By format: Discussion & Talk Listen live 12:00. The 79 year-old, born in Melbourne in 1927, came to the UK in 1957 and began working for the BBC in 1960. This is followed by Queen At The BBC which features the band themselves talking to BBC presenters across the decades, with their music being played on vinyl and hearing them in BBC sessions. Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits. In a wide ranging interview he also talks about his live performances, his domestic life in the Northern Ireland of the 1950s, his current attitude towards his classic back catalogue, and much more. Vernon Kay is the new host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, and will launch his new show in May. Read about our approach to external linking. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1998. He was also a contributor to the London station LBC when it was taken over by Chrysalis. A BBC Audio production. On the main stage will be Thomas Rhett, Lady A, The Zac Brown Band, Lainey Wilson and dozens more besides, including three days of performances on the Radio 2 stage at Indigo. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. Gambaccini returned to Radio 2 18 months ago following a year away from broadcasting following his arrest for alleged historic sex crimes. The 73-year-old said that he decided to be in the new documentary partly for practical reasons. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. His first show was on April 18, 1998, once again opening the first of his weekly shows America's Greatest Hits with "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen. [citation needed]. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . [3] He attributes his broadcasting career to this postespecially an interview in 1973 with Elton John which brought him to the attention of BBC Radio producer John Walters who arranged for him to host on BBC Radio 1. Wondering who to donate to, I found this agency has a direct route to aid for both In 1964 he succeeded Jerry Bails (the so-called "father of comic book fandom") as executive secretary of the Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors, an umbrella organization for the burgeoning world of comics fandom. Paul Gambaccini is a Radio and Television Presenter form America- British and also an Author in the United Kingdom. "[28] In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership with Christopher Sherwood. Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini . Arrested as part of the high profile investigation. Show more . [25] In November 2018, he settled a claim against the Crown Prosecution Service, who agreed to pay him damages; the amount paid to Gambaccini by the CPS was not disclosed due to confidentiality clauses in the settlement agreement. Gambaccini, who presents BBC Radio 2s Pick of the Pops, had been a fixture on UK radio for decades before the allegations were made. Type above and press Enter to search. Produced by BBC Audio. Ex-Video Journalist and Local Television Presenter. Cerys will be playing music from Van himself and from much loved blues figures of the past who had such a profound influence on his music. They married in 2012 at, New York Botanical Garden. Featuring music from Phil Collins, Toto and Fleetwood. Thank you, Newsbeat team. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise For 13 years Gambaccini reviewed films for breakfast television, first on TV-am and then GMTV. He has worked widely across the BBC and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) as well as contributing to many television shows, mostly related to music, film, and the arts. 1994 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart. He has worked widely across the BBC and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) as well as contributing to many television shows, mostly related to music, film, and the arts. Gambaccini hosts a weekly show on BBC Radio 2 and was due to present a 30-minute documentary for Radio 4 about the music world's reaction to the assassination of President John F Kennedy, to . By Elizabeth Grice 23. Gambaccini was active in the realm of comic book fandom. I couldnt be happier than catching up with so many of the artists wholl be performing here, finding out what theyve been up to and whats in store for their year ahead and, of course, hearing them perform quite simply the best genre of music in the world! Currently the 2nd Assistant Editor on Boiling Point. Gary will also usher in Radio 2s new weekday pop quiz. Hear Paul present America's Greatest Hits, Saturdays, 8-10pm. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1988. A regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope, Gambaccini was a long-time TV morning show correspondent for British television, and makes regular appearances on other British TV magazine shows. Clear All. And this Spring, Radio 2 presents a stellar range of brilliant live music (including a Country extravaganza), world exclusive interviews and exciting new programming. In February 2010 he was invited by the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to deliver the inaugural LGBT lecture Out on Monday to the university's LGBT staff, students and faculty. Paul Gambaccinis net worth is around $ 2 Million. In 1995, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. His television appearances include 'Call My Bluff', 'Music For The Millennium', and 'The South Bank Show'. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Tony says: I cant think of a better way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend than in the company of the wonderful Radio 2 listeners playing my favourite soul tracks from across the decades.. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. But Gambaccini harbours anger towards Keir Starmer, who was working as Director of Public Prosecutions when he was arrested. Search. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1997. Gambaccini also argued in favour of a 28-day bail limit; Home Secretary Theresa May had announced in December 2014 that she was consulting on such a limit in all but exceptional cases. He was the longest serving performer on breakfast television, with his 13-year film review stint, first on TV-am and then GMTV. The show also documents the false sex allegations faced by Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Neil Fox who were both eventually cleared of wrongdoing. 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