Radio Presenter and Head of Social Media Oak 107 Sep 2015 - Jul . He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. Trevor Nelson took over the Saturday timeslot that was allocated to Gambaccini's America's Greatest Hits programme for many years. He says its public comments were in breach of the Met Polices own media guidelines and his legal right to a reasonable expectation of privacy under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Read about our approach to external linking. Paul said he was very honoured to be included and paid tribute to former Radio 2 controllers Jim Moir and Lesley Douglas. It chronicles the police raid and subsequent arrest of Gambaccini in November 2013 under Operation Yewtree, which came about after the full extent of Jimmy Savile's crimes was revealed 10 years ago. . But for Gambaccini, his happy life with his new husband Christopher Sherwood was ruined by Operation Yewtree, as he was arrested a year after they married. [18] 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. He explained that he returned to the radio because as a broadcaster, his 'central relationship' was with his audience and not his managers. He lives in the South Bank area of London. Paul Gambaccini, the Professor of Pop, celebrates 40 years at the BBC. 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. The network has been the broadcast partner for C2C the biggest country music festival outside the USA since it began in 2013 and is rolling out the red carpet for its tenth birthday. Bruce, 71, has jumped ship after 45 years for UK commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio, where radio insiders predicted he could be on 500,000 a year. "[28] In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership with Christopher Sherwood. [17] BBC Sounds will give Country fans even more to get excited about as they will have the full set from Thomas Rhett and extended highlights of Lainey Wilson and Jordan Davis (available from 12pm, Saturday 11 March); the full set from Lady A and extended highlights of Midland & Morgan Evans (from 12pm, Sunday 12th March); the full set from Zac Brown, plus extended highlights from OCMS & Mitchell Tenpenny. 18/11/08 - 18:47 #2. 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 1966. Kon Hai Alakh Pandey aka Physics Wallah Wife Shivani Dubey? Sir Michael Lyon, chairman of the BBC Trust, told MPs that Radio 2 had been wrong to announce last week that Mr Ross would return to the network on January 24 when his 12-week suspension without pay ends. [30] 13 April - Dance Band Days is broadcast for the final time. The BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has won a payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. Romesh Ranganathan brings his love, knowledge and passion of hip-hop to BBC Radio 2. . Radio 2 Country 2015. Truth about Covid care home testing row: Timeline lays bare what was said, by who and when. Currently the 2nd Assistant Editor on Boiling Point. Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits. Gambaccini claims to have invented the term "Brand Echh", which later became widely used by Stan Lee. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1986. 01:00. . While still in high school, Gambaccini began contributing to comics fanzines, including the publication Rocket's Blast Comicollector. 29 May . 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). In March 2008, he took over as chairman of the Radio 4 music quiz Counterpoint from Edward Seckerson; he was temporarily replaced in 2013 by Russell Davies and returned to the show in November 2014 after being cleared of allegations of historical sexual offences made against him. He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. But he was not so impressed by Priti Patel, who he said showed no interest in the administration of justice after he stood with Cliff Richard and said that all those arrested by police should remain anonymous until charged. 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. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms A TBI Media production. He is a patron of the London Gay Symphony Orchestra. He then migrated to the United Kingdom and attended University College, Oxford,[3] where he studied for a degree in politics, philosophy and economics. [7] In September 1975 he began the show he was to front for the next 11 years, highlighting the weeks' music in the US chart. There are now 40 members in the Hall of Fame. Available now There are. Gambaccini's own books include Love Letters, Radio Boy, Top 100 Albums and Track Records. Gambaccini is preparing to move to a new home with a garden as the documentary is set to air. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. Gambaccini's own books include Love Letters, Radio Boy, Top 100 Albums and Track Records. 1998. The property offer sweet spot! [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. 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. Born in the Bronx, New York City,[3] Gambaccini studied at Dartmouth College, where he obtained a degree in history in 1970.[3]. BBC Radio 4. 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. Mr Gambaccini told the Mail: The CPS negotiated in a timely and efficient fashion, agreeing to an apology and a settlement. Born in the Bronx, Gambaccini studied at Dartmouth College, from where he obtained a degree in history in 1970. Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Mr Gambaccini, who now hosts Radio 2's Pick of the Pops, has given an interview to the . Following Ken Bruces announcement in January that he had decided to leave Radio 2 in March, his last show on Radio 2 will be broadcast on Friday 3 March. 02:30 - One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg Welsh Special with Donna Lewis, The Automatic and Aled Jones One Hit Welsh Wonders for St David's Day. He left for BBC Radio 3 in 1995, where he presented an hour-long morning programme, in a slot formerly used for Composer of the Week. Some listeners welcomed his presence, according to Kenyon, as their musical tastes had developed from Radio 1's content. Mr Gambaccini was investigated in 2013 over historical sexual . He returned to Radio 2 with America's Greatest Hits on 15 November 2014 and hosted it until 2 July 2016 when he took over Pick of the Pops from Tony Blackburn, the following week, he started his final America's Greatest Hits' with Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen and ended it with Justin Timberlake. In 1990, he returned to Radio 1, but left during the tenure of controller Matthew Bannister in 1993. 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). 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. Former BBC radio presenter Paul Gambaccini has threatened to mount a challenge to unseat Keir Starmer if he is elected Labour leader. He added that he trusts the director Charlie Russell who made the video diaries for him while he was on police bail. An all-star band backs the revered musician as he takes on classics from the Queen of Neo Souls songbook. Gambaccini was wrongly accused of sexual abuse by two men in the late 70s and early 80s and put on police bail for 11 months, making video diaries to show how unhappy he was. Gambaccini has always been openly gay, asserting in 2013: "I was never 'in'." Edith also hosts a Radio 2 showcase at the King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow - recorded on Friday 10th March and featuring three of the festival artists Caroline Jones, Kameron Marlowe and Kezia Gill performing to a small audience. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1983. And this is precisely what has happened.. In March 2008, he took over as chairman of the Radio 4 music quiz Counterpoint from Edward Seckerson; he was temporarily replaced in 2013 by Russell Davies. 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. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. 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. OOH Gary Davies fans will be able to listen to him on Radio 2 six days a week for the next few months as hell continue to host Sounds of the 80s (Saturday 8-10pm), which he has fronted since 2018. However, Gambaccini's allegations of a "witch-hunt" were denied by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Steve Wright plays a selection of country songs that tell a great story. Published: 19:01 GMT, 20 August 2022 | Updated: 20:36 GMT, 20 August 2022. Vernon is already familiar to Radio 2 listeners as in recent years hes covered for The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Rylan on Saturday and Dermot OLeary. Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s. Hes a hugely talented, warm and witty host who has already proved himself to be a firm favourite with our listeners when hes presented many and varied shows across the station. UK soul legend and actor Omar, rising star Cherise and Samara Joy, winner of Best New Artist at this years Grammys, are all scheduled to perform, and give their opinions on why Miss Simones music is so timeless. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1980. He is known as " The Great Gambo" and " The Professor of Pop", who was a BBC Radio 1 Presenter for 16 years including a year on a weekly show counting down the Billboard Top 30 songs. Next week, the BBC veteran. There will be fascinating insights and compelling stories taking listeners through the decades of Queens reign (7-8pm, Monday 10 April). It is heartbreaking to watch the events in Turkey and Syria just now. Alongside his work in music radio, he contributed regularly to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope. Gambaccini's broadcasting career began at Dartmouth College, where he was music director of WDCR-AM, a former student-operated Top 40 radio station. BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences as part of Scotland Yard's Operation Yewtree. They told him that he could speak about the management in the Lord Hall era but not discuss current staff at the BBC. In a statement it said: "Paul will return to his usual BBC Radio 2 show - presenting America's Greatest Hits - from Saturday 15 . In 2010, he won an episode of celebrity Mastermind, with his chosen beneficiary charity being Stonewall. 0 . From a low key start, it went on to be revered, and to find its way into the history books as it became the biggest selling 12 single of all time. Paul Gambaccini became a presenter of Pick of the Pops on 9 July 2016, still produced by Swern and Du Croz. Claudia Winkleman presents the ultimate celebration of Saturday. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Kate Bottley, Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini, Angela Griffin, Bob Harris, Vernon Kay, Cerys Matthews, Scott Mills, Jason Mohammad, Trevor Nelson, Dermot OLeary, Elaine Paige, Mark Radcliffe, Romesh Ranganathan, DJ Spoony, Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Vine, Michelle Visage, Johnnie Walker, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams, Claudia Winkleman and Steve Wright. Comedian, presenter and singer, Jason Manford, will be on stage introducing performances from some of the bestselling West End Musicals and touring shows, including We Will Rock You The Musical, Wicked, The Royal Shakespeare Companys Matilda The Musical, Disneys Newsies, Shrek the Musical UK and Ireland tour, The Bodyguard The Musical, and Rodgers & Hammersteins The King And I. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations. I cant wait to hear his brilliant new show.. In the clip, the 73-year-old said the BBC was 'on the side of wrongdoers' and said that the broadcaster allowed people who he labelled 'fanatasists' to accuse celebrities of paedophilia. In 1995, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. [citation needed] The show was revived on Greatest Hits Radio from February 2020 airing 5-7pm on Saturdays, with the first show starting off with "Born to Run", just like the final BBC Radio episode, and ending with "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" by Stevie Wonder. . 01:56 GMT 02 Nov 2019 Paul Gambaccinis net worth is around $ 2 Million. Previously 2nd Assistant Editor on His Dark Materials Season 3. The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews presents a world exclusive interview with the legendary Van Morrison, in which the superstar discusses his love for the blues, the artists he most admires and the history of skiffle (9-10pm, Monday 13 March). 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.'. Kicking off 4 days of tremendous country music, both live and on record, Bob Harris introduces listeners to Radio 2 Country with a fantastic . Last year, South Yorkshire Police apologised to his close friend Sir Cliff Richard after BBC broadcasts of a raid on his Berkshire home in 2014. Clear All. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Seems BBC managers dont care what the trust decides.
In 1992 Gambaccini became a founding personality on the UK's classical music station Classic FM, where he hosted the weekly Classical CD Chart show. The Bronx, New York City, U.S. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. [11], Gambaccini was active in the realm of comic book fandom. The celebrity is known to the people he has met in his life, plus millions of others. Paul Gambaccini has said he would be 'happy to see the BBC go' even though he still presents a show every week on Radio 2- because he says it did not stand by him during false sex allegations. Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Radio 1's Teen Awards and Big Weekend, Radio 4's Rewinder. In August 2008, Gambaccini returned to Classic FM, to present a 12-part series Paul Gambaccini's Hall of Heroes on Sunday evenings between 9:00 and 10:00. Gambaccini wrote an account of his experience in his book Love, Paul Gambaccini: My Year Under the Yewtree, which was published in 2015. Having left Oxford, Gambaccini was considering further study in law at Harvard or Yale but had the opportunity of writing for Rolling Stone magazine as British correspondent. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Paul Gambaccini has called for rape suspects to be given anonymity until they are charged with an offence. Gambaccini, who presents Radio 2's Pick of the Pops every week, says that the documentary dredges up unhappy memories for him. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1994. 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