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. Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture. In 1990, he returned to Radio 1, but left during the tenure of controller Matthew Bannister in 1993. 1998. The BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has won a payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. He lives in the South Bank area of London. 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? Liza entertains the nation for Saturday Dinner time. 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. In 1990, he returned to Radio 1 but was removed by controller Matthew Bannister in 1993. He added that he trusts the director Charlie Russell who made the video diaries for him while he was on police bail. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in 1992, will be broadcast on Monday 10 April (8-9pm). The Unwinds Mix with Nina Simone, Air and Young Disciples. A character introduced in The Flash #141 named Paul Gambi, a tailor specializing in super-villain outfits, is an homage to Paul Gambaccini. One week later he married Christopher Sherwood, in New York Botanical Garden. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1992. Gambaccini, 69, spent a year on bail before the case against him was dropped in what he labelled a completely fictitious affair. 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. Bob Harris says: If I cant be in Nashville, then compering the C2C festival in the UK is where I want to be! 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 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. Wondering who to donate to, I found this agency has a direct route to aid for both [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. 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. There will be fascinating insights and compelling stories taking listeners through the decades of Queens reign (7-8pm, Monday 10 April). Ken Bruce, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini . 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. BBC Radio 2's programmes 28.02.2023 Tuesday LIVE - 06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show 00:00 - OJ Borg Post Wild Boys Of Radio 2 Handover OJ reflects on his weekly catch up with Trevor. Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has launched an incredible attack on the BBC , insisting it had teamed up with the police to encourage people to make claims against pop icon Sir Cliff Richard.. Du Croz was later replaced by Heather Wall but returned in 2020. As revealed by the Daily Mail in November 2018, the CPS had wrongly suggested his accusers had been underage when he was formally cleared of any wrong-doing. 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. [26][27], Gambaccini has been a supporter of gay-related charities. 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. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1979. 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. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. Despite his anger, the 73-year-old had returned to the BBC after the CPS decided not to charge him. Duration: 29 minutes. 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. Kon Hai Alakh Pandey aka Physics Wallah Wife Shivani Dubey? . Greg James - 275,000-279,999. On his show (12-2pm), Jeremy Vine will be chatting to Edith Bowman and featuring a live performance from Lindsay Ell who is performing at C2C in the city. 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. In the early 1980s he presented The Other Side of the Tracks on Channel 4, which ran for three series. His television appearances include 'Call My Bluff', 'Music For The Millennium', and 'The South Bank Show'. 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. It currently faces issues including a threat to its licence fee. 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. Produced by BBC Audio. And this Spring, Radio 2 presents a stellar range of brilliant live music (including a Country extravaganza), world exclusive interviews and exciting new programming. 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. By 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. 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. 01:00. . And this is precisely what has happened.. The Met did not. 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. 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. Stuart Henry leaves and Paul Gambaccini joins. Radio Presenter and Head of Social Media Oak 107 Sep 2015 - Jul . Confidentiality clauses in the agreement with the CPS mean the amount paid cannot be disclosed. In 2002, he quit his role at Classic FM, to present a weekly chart show on London's Jazz FM until 2004. Who said pop pickers? 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 Zoe Ball Breakfast Show is most listened to breakfast show in the UK with an audience of 7.14 million (RAJAR Q4, 2022). About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . No denying he was treated poorly, being forced to share his show was a bad decision. Despite this, police kept him on bail for a year before prosecutors announced in October 2014 that there would be no charges. His reasoning, he claims, is that the corporation refused to give the accused justice during Operation Yewtree. 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. This button displays the currently selected search type. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1998. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. and also The Paul Gambaccini Show. Gambaccini, who presents Radio 2's Pick of the Pops every week, says that the documentary dredges up unhappy memories for him. 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 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1994. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1984. [20] The 28-day limit came into effect in April 2017. [3] Gambaccini claims to have invented the term "Brand Echh", which later became widely used by Stan Lee.[3]. 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. He shares his thoughts on his career, today's pop stars and Jimmy Savile with Elizabeth Grice. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. He was also a contributor to the London station LBC when it was taken over by Chrysalis. When do the clocks change in 2023? Veteran BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences. Gary will also usher in Radio 2s new weekday pop quiz. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. The BBC Radio 2 DJ was arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse in 2014 and held on police . Cliff Richard: People still think theres no smoke without fire, Paul Gambaccini: police used me as 'flypaper' for almost a year, Paul Gambaccini to return to BBC in November, Nocharges for Paul Gambaccini over alleged historical sex offences, Paul Gambaccini arrested on suspicion of sexual offences in Operation Yewtree. All the BBC Sounds content remains available for 30 days (from 12pm, Monday 13 March). Read about our approach to external linking. 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