Chris Shiflett shares his Rock God and Alice Cooper's Billion Dollar Babies turns 50! Mr Gambaccini hosts Radio 2's Pick of the Pops every Saturday, which has 2.2million regular listeners. 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. 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.] 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. While still in high school,[3] Gambaccini began contributing to comics fanzines, including the publication Rocket's Blast Comicollector. 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. 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. 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. 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. "[31] In fact, the symbol was a general indication that the subject should not be "promoted or transferred" without reference to the department responsible for security vetting, due to left-leaning sympathies (see: "Christmas tree" files). Featuring music from Phil Collins, Toto and Fleetwood. I cant wait to hear his brilliant new show.. The 28-day limit came into effect in April 2017. 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. In 1990, he returned to Radio 1, but left during the tenure of controller Matthew Bannister in 1993. Wondering who to donate to, I found this agency has a direct route to aid for both 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. and also The Paul Gambaccini Show. The BBC today confirmed he would return in November. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. The DJ, who has his own show on Radio 2,. He lives in the South Bank area of London. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years . 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! Claudia Winkleman presents the ultimate celebration of Saturday. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. In 2013, Gambaccini claimed that he had been highlighted as a potential security risk by the BBC earlier in his career due to his sexuality, with a symbol resembling a Christmas tree on the cover of his personnel file: "It meant you were 'as camp as Christmas' and thus a potential security risk. 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. For the second year running, Big Night Of Musicals - staged by The National Lottery at the AO Arena Manchester will be broadcast in a special 90-minute programme on BBC One and in a programme on BBC Radio 2 presented by Samantha Barks and Layton Williams (8-10pm, Sunday 26 March). 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The team also wrote with Tony Brown 'The Complete Eurovision Song Contest Companion'. 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 since February 2020. 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. The new documentary features some who describe the suffering of those arrested, bailed but never found the evidence to charge as 'collateral damage.'. 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. Alongside his work in music radio, he contributed regularly to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope between 1975 and 1998. The showcase will be available as an hour long special on BBC Sounds from Saturday 11 March and broadcast on Radio 2 at a later date. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1996. He was the longest serving performer on breakfast television, with his 13-year film review stint, first on TV-am and then GMTV. Gambaccini was active in the realm of comic book fandom. He loved listening to the radio and chose to go to Dartmouth College in preference to Harvard or Yale because it had a student-run commercial college radio station. [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. 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. The three men were eventually cleared of any wrongdoing in Operation Yewtree. 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. Paul Gambaccini became a presenter of Pick of the Pops on 9 July 2016, still produced by Swern and Du Croz. 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. 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. 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. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. And this is precisely what has happened.. 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. [14][15] 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. No denying he was treated poorly, being forced to share his show was a bad decision. The BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has won a payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. Paul was also inducted into the Radio Academy's Hall of Fame in December 2005. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1992. Despite his anger, the 73-year-old had returned to the BBC after the CPS decided not to charge him. Born 1949, New Yorker Paul attained degrees in History (USA), Philosophy, Politics and Economics (at Oxford). He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. [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. The DJ was falsely accused of molesting two young men whom he does not recall ever meeting in the late 1970s and early 1980s. 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 star Paul Gambaccini has revealed the torment of being wrongly accused of sex crimes. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005, Gambaccini is the author of more than 15 books. Gambaccini is preparing to move to a new home with a garden as the documentary is set to air. It will be available on BBC Sounds for 30 days after broadcast. Prince Harry boasts about finding 'freedom and happiness' and jokes about reincarnation in unseen TV Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! Pictured: Gambaccini, Sir Cliff and DJ Neil. Bob Harris hosts both C2C festival itself and the networks coverage from the O2 arena in London, and this year hell be joined by rising country star, Breland. Launched in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal, the ex-Radio. "The things I believed in most,". An all-star band backs the revered musician as he takes on classics from the Queen of Neo Souls songbook. 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. Feel good with Nina Simone, Air and Young Disciples on the Unwinds Mix. Home Interviews conducted by Paul Gambaccini Similar programmes By genre: Factual > Life Stories Music By format: Discussion & Talk Listen live 12:00. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1992. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Programme Website. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. His other television appearances include Pebble Mill at One, Call My Bluff, Music for the Millennium, and The South Bank Show. Mr Gambaccini, 64, was held at his home in south. It was announced on 10 October 2014 that no charges would be brought. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. He went on to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University College, Oxford. [24], In February 2017, Gambaccini sued the Metropolitan Police, citing a loss of 200,000 during his time under investigation. Van's latest album features him reimagining classics from that late 50s era, a time and a style which saw Lonnie Donegan become a global phenomenon in the wake of his signature hit, Rock Island Line. 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. 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. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. After Operation Yewtree, he published Paul Gambaccini: My Years Under Yewtree, a 2015 account of how the incident affected his life. In 1964[3] he succeeded Jerry Bails (the so-called "father of comic book fandom") as executive secretary of the Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors,[12] an umbrella organization for the burgeoning world of comics fandom. Stephen Wright Associate News Editor For The Daily Mail It was announced on 10 October 2014 that no charges would be brought. Gambaccini, who presents BBC Radio 2s Pick of the Pops, had been a fixture on UK radio for decades before the allegations were made. 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. Former BBC radio presenter Paul Gambaccini has threatened to mount a challenge to unseat Keir Starmer if he is elected Labour leader. East End legend Danny Dyer chats about his new Netflix quiz show called Cheat. . Veteran BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences. 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. Paul Gambaccini worked for BBC Radio 1 for 15 years, presenting the US chart show on Saturday Afternoons for much of that time. 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. Born in the Bronx, Gambaccini studied at Dartmouth College, from where he obtained a degree in history in 1970. Thereafter, he moved to independent radio to host American Countdown. It also suggested there was insufficient evidence in the case whereas his lawyers insisted the claims should never have been taken seriously in the first place. 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. The 79 year-old, born in Melbourne in 1927, came to the UK in 1957 and began working for the BBC in 1960. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations. He lives in the South Bank area of London. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1980. In 1995 Paul was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers, for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Presenter: He is a patron of the London Gay Symphony Orchestra. In 2013, Gambaccini revealed he had been highlighted as a potential security risk by the BBC earlier in his career due to his sexuality. Romesh Ranganathan brings his love, knowledge and passion of hip-hop to BBC Radio 2. 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. "[28] In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership with Christopher Sherwood. 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. Thu 5; Fri 6; Sat 7; Sun 8; Tue 8; Wed 9; Thu 10; Fri 11; Sat 12; 12:00. . Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1968. Fri 19 th Sep 1997, 19:20 on Radio 4 News FM. BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits - Paul Gambaccini Paul Gambaccini Hear Paul present America's Greatest Hits, Saturdays, 8-10pm Paul Gambaccini was. Press Esc to cancel. 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). BBC Radio 4. [29] One week later, they married in New York Botanical Garden.[30]. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. His words come after the BBC recently clamped down on what its staff at the broadcaster say in public. He is a patron of the London Gay Symphony Orchestra. However, Gambaccini's allegations of a "witch-hunt" were denied by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). A CPS spokeswoman said: We have reached an agreement without admission of liability. He started his own U.S. chart show on 27 September 1975. He was also a contributor to the London station LBC when it was taken over by Chrysalis. In 1995, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. 16 February - PopMaster quiz feature of Ken Bruce 's mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 is first broadcast. [citation needed] He presented the series All American Heroes from 1974, a series showcasing US talent. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. Anita presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons. This button displays the currently selected search type. He told the Telegraph that he will fight on and added: 'No man, can acquiesce in his own destruction. The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show is most listened to breakfast show in the UK with an audience of 7.14 million (RAJAR Q4, 2022). [21], Gambaccini wrote an account of his experience in his book Love, Paul Gambaccini: My Year Under the Yewtree, which was published in 2015. The 73-year-old thinks that they took this stance 'to keep themselves safe'. His television appearances include 'Call My Bluff', 'Music For The Millennium', and 'The South Bank Show'. Paul gambaccini worked for bbc radio 1 for 15 years, presenting the us chart show on saturday afternoons for much of that time. 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. 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. Paul Gambaccini was born in New York City and earned degrees in History (Dartmouth College, USA), and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (University College, Oxford). They told him that he could speak about the management in the Lord Hall era but not discuss current staff at the BBC. 6,698 views nov 3, 2018. 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). Despite Gambaccini's 50 years working at the BBC, when asked, he said he would be happy to see the corporation go. Paul Gambaccini: Sir Keir Starmer to blame for 'guilty until proven innocent' treatment of alleged sex offenders On the latest Planet Normal podcast, the broadcaster claims the then Director. . Squeeze performing at Newcastle City Hall in 2010. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1983. Scotland Yard said: The Met is aware of Mr Gambaccinis intention to issue court proceedings against the Met, claiming misuse of private information, having received a letter of claim to that effect in February 2017., By Ex-Video Journalist and Local Television Presenter. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1966. 15:00. [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. 01:56 GMT 02 Nov 2019. 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. "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? 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. As Operation Yewtree rumbled on, friends Gambaccini and Cliff Richard supported each other. Radio 2 is live from the Fab Room at the O2 with hosts Bob Harris, Breland and Bobbie Pryor with a show featuring performances from the Friday night, plus live sessions from Elvie Shane, Randall King, Mackenzie Porter and more, and interviews with Lady A, Midland, Morgan Evans, Matt Stell (3-6pm, Saturday 11th March). He is also the presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2 since July 2016 and Americas Greatest Hits on Saturday afternoons since February 2020. The Met is due to be served with High Court papers on Monday. There's a quote that says Ken was called into a meeting at 12.30pm last Friday and was told he'd have just one more week but nothing was said as to why. 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. Sir Cliff was given 210,000 damages for his case against the BBC in 2018 after their news coverage of the false allegations. Paul said he was very honoured to be included and paid tribute to former Radio 2 controllers Jim Moir and Lesley Douglas. Cerys said: Ive been a huge fan of Vans music for years, so I was thrilled when he agreed to have a chat with me about the Blues theres so much for us to talk about!. Paul is a rarity among broadcasters in having hosted his own series on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as shows on Classic FM and Capital Radio. [3] Gambaccini claims to have invented the term "Brand Echh", which later became widely used by Stan Lee.[3]. A character introduced in The Flash #141 named Paul Gambi, a tailor specializing in super-villain outfits, is an homage to Paul Gambaccini,[16] who had written a letter to the Flash editor, later published in the letter column, asking the question, "Where do all these super-villains get their costumes?". Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years, including 11 years at the helm of a Billboard Top 30 countdown show. Vernon Kay is the new host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, and will launch his new show in May. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms And it comes after a video went viral of Gambaccini expressing his views on the BBC last September, in a chat with Victoria Derbyshire. Duration: 29 minutes. By 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 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in 1992, will be broadcast on Monday 10 April (8-9pm). 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. As part of this role I was the breakfast newsreader for BBC Radio WM and also reported on stories for radio and TV. Gambaccini, who presents Radio 2's Pick of the Pops every week, says that the documentary dredges up unhappy memories for him. 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. A BBC Audio production. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1979. 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