Desert Island Discs - Paul Gambaccini - BBC Sounds. Radio Presenter and Head of Social Media Oak 107 Sep 2015 - Jul . Clear All. He lives in the South Bank area of London. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. The BBC Radio 2 DJ was arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse in 2014 and held on police . His first show was on 18 April 1998, once again opening the first of his weekly shows America's Greatest Hits with "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. The DJ, one of Britain's foremost authorities on music, hosts a weekly show. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. [8] The show was broadcast every Saturday afternoon until his last show on February 8, 1986. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 2001. The Met did not. He then migrated to the United Kingdom and attended University College, Oxford, where he read for a degree in politics, philosophy and economics. The BBC today confirmed he would return in November. Who said pop pickers? Du Croz was later replaced by Heather Wall but returned in 2020. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1994. I shadowed broadcast journalists on the station and recorded news bulletins for BBC 6 Music at the studios. [3] Gambaccini claims to have invented the term "Brand Echh", which later became widely used by Stan Lee.[3]. Despite this, police kept him on bail for a year before prosecutors announced in October 2014 that there would be no charges. Paul Gambaccini is a Gay. 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Gambaccini may have first achieved wider prominence when his tips for playlisted songs likely to see greater chart action were published in the May 11, 1968 issue of the international trade publication Billboard, alongside similar tips from radio programming talent at major commercial stations across the United States. The show brings together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration. His television appearances include 'Call My Bluff', 'Music For The Millennium', and 'The South Bank Show'. Seems BBC managers dont care what the trust decides. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers He was also a contributor to the London station LBC when it was taken over by Chrysalis. The networks presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. In 2010, he won an episode of celebrity Mastermind, with his chosen beneficiary charity being Stonewall. All BBC Audio productions. [11], Gambaccini was active in the realm of comic book fandom. There is a listener vote to discover Whats Your Ultimate Queen Song?, with the results revealed in a countdown chart hosted by Steve Wright on BBC Sounds from Friday 31 March and broadcast on Radio 2 on Monday 10 April at 4pm; plus Queen: The Fans Story where, in their Jubilee year, this hour long show hears from a variety of musician fans. A Folded Wing Production. [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. 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. 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 . By Elizabeth Grice 23. This button displays the currently selected search type. At the start of his tenure as a presenter, Gambaccini featured music from the Billboard charts, along with the UK top 20, but this ended in 2017. Also find all Bollywood Movie Information related to release date, Reviews, Web Series Information and celebrities, gossips, and entertainment news. It will be available on BBC Sounds for 30 days after broadcast. Some listeners welcomed his presence, according to Kenyon, as their musical tastes had developed from Radio 1's content. Ex-Video Journalist and Local Television Presenter. 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. The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum makes a long-awaited return to the BBCs legendary Maida Vale studios for a number of special live sessions this Spring. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Gambaccini has presented the annual Ivor Novello Awards since 1990,[9] the Parliamentary Jazz Awards since 2005, the Music Industry Trust's Man of the Year Dinner since 1999, and the Radio Academy Awards for a ten-year stretch from 1998 to 2008. [21], Gambaccini wrote an account of his experience in his book Love, Paul Gambaccini: My Year Under the Yewtree, which was published in 2015. 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. Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' [30], "With a Little Help From His Friends,", Schelly, Bill. On the other hand, he described Home Secretary Theresa May as 'one of his heroes' as she had persuaded her to bring in a 28-day limit on police bail. Paul Gambaccini has launched a six-figure compensation claim against police for allegedly breaching his human right to privacy during the bungled sex abuse inquiry against him. He said in 2015: The man on the street is known to the people he has met in his life. Arrested as part of the high profile investigation. Gambaccini may have first achieved wider prominence when his tips for playlisted songs likely to see greater chart action were published in the 11 May 1968 issue of the international trade publication Billboard, alongside similar tips from radio programming talent at major commercial stations across the United States. Paul said he was very honoured to be included and paid tribute to former Radio 2 controllers Jim Moir and Lesley Douglas. Next on Sat 11 Mar 2023 13:00 BBC Radio 2. 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. His other television appearances include Pebble Mill at One, Call My Bluff, Music for the Millennium, and The South Bank Show. Born in the Bronx, Gambaccini studied at Dartmouth College, from where he obtained a degree in history in 1970. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations. In addition to broadcasting, Paul has been co-author of 'The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles' and related titles with Tim and Jo Rice. Radio 2 Country 2015. 18/11/08 - 18:47 #2. Despite Gambaccini's 50 years working at the BBC, when asked, he said he would be happy to see the corporation go. Find the latest Bollywood News and Celebrity Gossips from Latest In Bollywood. He sued the force for breaching his privacy by disclosing he was under investigation for alleged sexual offences involving a minor. 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. Country stars Jordan Davis and Ashley Cooke will be Bob Harris guests on The Country Show (9-10pm, Thursday 9 March) and the show the following week will feature highlights from Sunday night at the O2 (Thursday 16 March). The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in 1992, will be broadcast on Monday 10 April (8-9pm). 01:00. . Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. Thank you, Newsbeat team. Was the Edit Assistant on Bargain Hunt and a Technical Operator at Gorilla Group Post Production. Nationality American and British Other names The Great Gambo The Professor of Pop Occupation(s) Broadcaster, author Years active 1967-present Spouse Christopher Sherwood (m. 2012) Awards Radio Academy Hall of Fame, 2005 A BBC Audio production. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. The show also documents the false sex allegations faced by Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Neil Fox. Vernon kicked off his radio career at Radio 1 from 2004 2012, where he presented Saturday and Sunday mid-morning shows. Helen Thomas says: No other radio station in the UK delivers the incredible range of music that Radio 2 brings its listeners each and every day. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1995. [19], 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". 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. And in 2018, Sir Cliff was awarded 210,000 damages for his case against the BBC after their news coverage of his case. This button displays the currently selected search type. [4], Having left Oxford, Gambaccini considered further study in law at Harvard or Yale, but had the opportunity of writing for Rolling Stone magazine, as British correspondent. I have therefore been forced to take formal legal action.. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Gambaccini had hoped to carry on working for the BBC during his arrest but he told the Telegraphthat he thought the broadcaster had not stood by him. 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 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 February 2016, the Irish Supreme Court Judge Adrian Hardiman used a review of this book to criticize what he described as the radical undermining of the presumption of innocence, especially in sex cases, including Gambaccini's case, by the methods used in Operation Yewtree (among other instances). Alongside his work in music radio, he contributed regularly to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope. 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Singer Sam Brown guests on My 80s - plus, theres a George Benson Mastermix! [citation needed]. Stuart Henry leaves and Paul Gambaccini joins. Confidentiality clauses in the agreement mean the amount paid cannot be disclosed, sources said. Press Esc to cancel. Available now There are. 16 February - PopMaster quiz feature of Ken Bruce 's mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 is first broadcast. 6,698 views nov 3, 2018. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1977. Inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005, Gambaccini is the author of more than 15 books. BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences as part of Scotland Yard's Operation Yewtree. An all-star band backs the revered musician as he takes on classics from the Queen of Neo Souls songbook. The show also documents the false sex allegations faced by Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Neil Fox who were both eventually cleared of wrongdoing. Gambaccini has always been openly gay, asserting in 2013: "I was never 'in'." He was the host of the 12-part Classic FM series Paul Gambaccini's Hall of Heroes, and chairs the Radio 4 music quiz Counterpoint. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1997. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. Tickets for the Radio 2 showcase at C2C in Glasgow are available to purchase for C2C ticketholders. He also presents quizmaster on Radio 4's Counterpoint. As an American teenager in the 1960s his missives were regularly published in the letter columns of titles such as Justice League of America and The Amazing Spider-Man. 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. Lib Dems spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport says Lesley Douglas has done great things at the BBC and they should not have accepted her resignation. Read about our approach to external linking. Duration: 29 minutes. The 73-year-old thinks that they took this stance 'to keep themselves safe'. [26][27], Gambaccini has been a supporter of gay-related charities. His reasoning, he claims, is that the corporation refused to give the accused justice during Operation Yewtree. Paul Gambaccini, the Professor of Pop, celebrates 40 years at the BBC. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations. . 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1992. 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. He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. 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). ', The Accused: National Treasures on Trial, Wednesday 24th August, 9pm, Channel 4 & All 4. In the early 1980s he presented The Other Side of the Tracks on Channel 4, which ran for three series. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . 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. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1988. Confidentiality clauses in the agreement with the CPS mean the amount paid cannot be disclosed. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1977. 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. In 2013, Gambaccini revealed he had been highlighted as a potential security risk by the BBC earlier in his career due to his sexuality. In February 2017, Gambaccini sued the Metropolitan Police, citing a loss of 200,000 during his time under investigation. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1991. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1988. The 79 year-old, born in Melbourne in 1927, came to the UK in 1957 and began working for the BBC in 1960. And this Spring, Radio 2 presents a stellar range of brilliant live music (including a Country extravaganza), world exclusive interviews and exciting new programming. Contents Jimmy savile paedophilia necrophilia nicky campbell paul gambaccini bbc radio 5 documentary 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. 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