Britain's first child Covid death, 13, may have been contributed to by doctors as senior medic admits 'Drinks cold in fridge at DH!' Launched in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal, the ex-Radio. Gambaccini was arrested under the strand known as "others", meaning the arrest is not connected to the Savile inquiry. Hear Paul present America's Greatest Hits, Saturdays, 8-10pm. By Elizabeth Grice 23. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1984. BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini is suing police for 300,000 damages following his 'witch-hunt' arrest over baseless sex allegations. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (1949-04-02) April 2, 1949(age 73) New York City, U.S. Fri 19 th Sep 1997, 19:20 on Radio 4 News FM. The show also documents the false sex allegations faced by Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Neil Fox. This button displays the currently selected search type. 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. With this anniversary as a starting point, this programme sees Jo, and some special guests, celebrate the 12 a format that conjures up images of DJs on turntables but has a story encompassing many genres and decades. 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Gambaccini, who presents BBC Radio 2s Pick of the Pops, had been a fixture on UK radio for decades before the allegations were made. Mr Gambaccini was investigated in 2013 over historical sexual . Like many who go through a painful and sudden divorce, Gambaccini wants to go into forensic, almost obsessional detail about how the BBC has betrayed his trust. 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. All three were eventually . In 1990, he returned to Radio 1, but left during the tenure of controller Matthew Bannister in 1993. 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. Presenter: , updated 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 returned to Radio 2 with America's Greatest Hits on November 15, 2014, and hosted it until July 2, 2016, when he took over Pick of the Pops from Tony Blackburn, the following week. He returned to Classic FM in 1997. Tune in to find out! Paul Gambaccini worked for BBC Radio 1 for 15 years, presenting the US chart show on Saturday Afternoons for much of that time. While still in high school, Gambaccini began contributing to comics fanzines, including the publication Rocket's Blast Comicollector. The action centres on press statements issued after Mr Gambaccinis arrest as part of the Operation Yewtree inquiry, set up after the Jimmy Savile scandal. The celebrity is known to the people he has met in his life, plus millions of others. [22][23] 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). Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. 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.. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . It is heartbreaking to watch the events in Turkey and Syria just now. They told him that he could speak about the management in the Lord Hall era but not discuss current staff at the BBC. Ex-Video Journalist and Local Television Presenter. 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. He was also a contributor to the London station LBC when it was taken over by Chrysalis. Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett has a new solo single and album, plus he shares his Rock God! Its a dream come true to join the Radio 2 family and I cant wait to start., Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2 says: Radio 2 is home to some of the UKs best loved presenters, and Im thrilled to welcome Vernon to mid-mornings on Radio 2. 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. Paul Gambaccini is taking Met to court for 'breaching its own media guidelines' BBC Radio 2 presenter say force released age and home location information while investigating him which. His own books include 'Love Letters', 'Radio Boy', 'Top 100 Albums' and 'Track Records'. The 67-year-old veteran DJ endured a year of suspicion before . A BBC Audio production. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Some listeners welcomed his presence, according to Kenyon, as their musical tastes had developed from Radio 1's content. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? 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. Discover 10,605,516 listings and 260,829 playable programmes from the BBC. There will be fascinating insights and compelling stories taking listeners through the decades of Queens reign (7-8pm, Monday 10 April). 16 February - PopMaster quiz feature of Ken Bruce 's mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 is first broadcast. And it comes after a video went viral of Gambaccini expressing his views on the BBC last September, in a chat with Victoria Derbyshire. Gambaccini's own books include Love Letters, Radio Boy, Top 100 Albums and Track Records. 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?". 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Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1983. 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. Prince Harry boasts about finding 'freedom and happiness' and jokes about reincarnation in unseen TV Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! 1994 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1985. [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. 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. He was the longest serving performer on breakfast television, with his 13-year film review stint, first on TV-am and then GMTV. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1985. 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 has demanded a public apology from Sir Keir Starmer and the BBC over his treatment under Operation Yewtree. The Met is due to be served with High Court papers on Monday. BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences as part of Scotland Yard's Operation Yewtree. 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. The DJ, who has his own show on Radio 2,. I cant wait to hear his brilliant new show.. 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. The American-born broadcaster was arrested in. He lives in the South Bank area of London. The Story of the 12 Single, presented by Jo Whiley, marks March 2023 as 40 years since the original release of New Orders seminal single Blue Monday. The team also wrote with Tony Brown 'The Complete Eurovision Song Contest Companion'. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1996. Currently the 2nd Assistant Editor on Boiling Point. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers 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!. Vernon Kay is the new host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, and will launch his new show in May. The three men were eventually cleared of any wrongdoing in Operation Yewtree. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. 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. [8] The show was broadcast every Saturday afternoon until his last show on February 8, 1986. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. Paul Gambaccini was born in New York City and earned degrees in History (Dartmouth College, USA), and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (University College, Oxford). Vernon will be talking to Zoe Ball next week live on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The 28-day limit came into effect in April 2017. Paul Gambaccinis net worth is around $ 2 Million. Who said pop pickers? Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1999. 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 things I believed in most,". Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1997. Read about our approach to external linking. In 2002, he quit his role at Classic FM, to present a weekly chart show on London's Jazz FM until 2004. As Operation Yewtree rumbled on, friends Gambaccini and Cliff Richard, pictured together, supported each other. Contributors. The show also documents the false sex allegations faced by Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Neil Fox who were both eventually cleared of wrongdoing. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1979. Paul Gambaccini, the Professor of Pop, celebrates 40 years at the BBC. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1989. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations. 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. In July 2016, he took over presenting Pick of the Pops, replacing Tony Blackburn. He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. Gambaccini returned to Radio 2 18 months ago following a year away from broadcasting following his arrest for alleged historic sex crimes. 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. Thu 5; Fri 6; Sat 7; Sun 8; Tue 8; Wed 9; Thu 10; Fri 11; Sat 12; 12:00. . The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in 1992, will be broadcast on Monday 10 April (8-9pm). Trevor Nelson took over the Saturday timeslot that was allocated to Gambaccini's America's Greatest Hits programme for many years. 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. The Met did not. Show more . Bizarre symptoms of brain tumours revealed after astrologer and ex-Strictly star Russell Grant shares his Psychiatrist: What most women don't know about their hormones - and why you start drinking and smoking more Paul Gambaccini: Id be happy to see the BBC go, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. The DJ was falsely accused of molesting two young men whom he does not recall ever meeting in the late 1970s and early 1980s. [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. In 2010, he won an episode of celebrity Mastermind, with his chosen beneficiary charity being Stonewall. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1998. 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. In 2013, Gambaccini revealed he had been highlighted as a potential security risk by the BBC earlier in his career due to his sexuality. Featuring music from Phil Collins, Toto and Fleetwood. Gambaccini returned to Radio 2 18 months ago following a year away from broadcasting following his arrest for alleged historic sex crimes. 01:00. . Alongside his work in music radio, he contributed regularly to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope. 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. Programme Website. Liza entertains the nation for Saturday Dinner time. 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. Duration: 29 minutes. [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. Produced by BBC Audio. [13] As part of his involvement with the academy, Gambaccini helped organize the comics industry's first awards, the Alley Awards. And also at Easter, is a celebration of Queen to mark the 50th Anniversary of the release of their eponymous debut album and their first single, Keep Yourself Alive. 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. Details of his legal action can be revealed a year after he received a five-figure sum in damages and a full apology from the Crown Prosecution Service over the same botched sex abuse inquiry. He shares his thoughts on his career, today's pop stars and Jimmy Savile with Elizabeth Grice. 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? Born 1949, New Yorker Paul attained degrees in History (USA), Philosophy, Politics and Economics (at Oxford). Both the shows will include inserts and packages from Edith Bowman in Glasgow and highlights of Fridays Radio 2 showcase at King Tuts. In 2002, he quit his role at Classic FM, to present a weekly chart show on London's Jazz FM until 2004. He received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Radio Award from the Radio Academy in 1996 and picked up the Sony Award for Music Broadcaster of the Year in 2003. Mr Gambaccini told the Mail: The CPS negotiated in a timely and efficient fashion, agreeing to an apology and a settlement. A character introduced in The Flash #141 named Paul Gambi, a tailor specializing in super-villain outfits, is an homage to Paul Gambaccini. "[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). His reasoning, he claims, is that the corporation refused to give the accused justice during Operation Yewtree. Stuart Henry leaves and Paul Gambaccini joins. He said in 2015: The man on the street is known to the people he has met in his life. In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom.He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. and also The Paul Gambaccini Show. This March, were again putting the spotlight on Country Music at the C2C festival in both London and Glasgow; well be featuring an exclusive interview with the legendary Van Morrison on the Blues Show and well be bringing listeners the biggest and best-loved songs from theatreland in Big Night of Musicals. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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). 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. 6,698 views nov 3, 2018. Romesh Ranganathan: For The Love of Hip Hop. 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. The Unwinds Mix with Nina Simone, Air and Young Disciples. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. 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). 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. 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 . 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. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. 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. The DJ, one of Britain's foremost authorities on music, hosts a weekly show on BBC Radio 2. He started his final America's Greatest Hits on the BBC with "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, and ended it with Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop The Feeling!". As Operation Yewtree rumbled on, friends Gambaccini and Cliff Richard supported each other. He lives in the South Bank area of London. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. "[28] In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership with Christopher Sherwood. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1994. It was announced on 10 October 2014 that no charges would be brought. Claudia Winkleman presents the ultimate celebration of Saturday. Stay tuned for more updates on LatestinBollywood. As part of his involvement with the academy, Gambaccini helped organize the comics industry's first awards, the Alley Awards. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years . He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. 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. He is renowned for his music and chart knowledge for both the USA and UK industry. 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