Paul Gambaccini has previously said he was the victim of a "witch hunt" . Born in the Bronx, Gambaccini studied at Dartmouth College, from where he obtained a degree in history in 1970. 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 presents the chart from today in 1996. 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!. The DJ, one of Britain's foremost authorities on music, hosts a weekly show on BBC Radio 2. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. This has meant that some people, including Emily Maitlis, have left and now work for other outlets. [21], Gambaccini wrote an account of his experience in his book Love, Paul Gambaccini: My Year Under the Yewtree, which was published in 2015. BBC Radio 2 DJ described case against him, which was later dropped, as completely fictitious. [24], In February 2017, Gambaccini sued the Metropolitan Police, citing a loss of 200,000 during his time under investigation. Kicking off 4 days of tremendous country music, both live and on record, Bob Harris introduces listeners to Radio 2 Country with a fantastic . 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 lives in the South Bank area of London. The station simulcasts BBC Radio 2 during this additional downtime although, by the end of the year, BBC Radio 1 has stopped broadcasting BBC Radio 2 through the night. 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. And in 2018, Sir Cliff was awarded 210,000 damages for his case against the BBC after their news coverage of his case. 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 and that he had lost more than 200,000 in earnings and legal fees. 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. [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". Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. In 1964 he succeeded Jerry Bails (the so-called "father of comic book fandom") as executive secretary of the Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors, an umbrella organization for the burgeoning world of comics fandom. 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. Home Interviews conducted by Paul Gambaccini Similar programmes By genre: Factual > Life Stories Music By format: Discussion & Talk Listen live 12:00. 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 pm and 10 pm. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1982. [17] A CPS spokeswoman said: We have reached an agreement without admission of liability. He was born in New York City, United States. 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. Vernon kicked off his radio career at Radio 1 from 2004 2012, where he presented Saturday and Sunday mid-morning shows. 15:00. Thank you, Newsbeat team. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1979. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Currently the 2nd Assistant Editor on Boiling Point. The American-born broadcaster was arrested in. Radio 2 Celebrates Country as the annual Country to Country festival comes to the UK from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March. A BBC Audio production. 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. Anita presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons. Programme Website. A Radio 2/BBC Audio commission for BBC Sounds. The BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has won a payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. In July 2016, he took over presenting Pick of the Pops, replacing Tony Blackburn. 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. His words come after the BBC recently clamped down on what its staff at the broadcaster say in public. Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Radio 1's Teen Awards and Big Weekend, Radio 4's Rewinder. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1995. Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson & Breland will be appearing on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. . While still in high school, Gambaccini began contributing to comics fanzines, including the publication Rocket's Blast Comicollector. 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. 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. Seems BBC managers dont care what the trust decides. 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. Steve Wright plays a selection of country songs that tell a great story. [8] The show was broadcast every Saturday afternoon until his last show on February 8, 1986. 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. Paul Gambaccini, the Professor of Pop, celebrates 40 years at the BBC. [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 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. Stephen Wright Associate News Editor For The Daily Mail Paul Gambaccini. Gambaccini has been a supporter of gay-related charities. 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. The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show is most listened to breakfast show in the UK with an audience of 7.14 million (RAJAR Q4, 2022). Ex-Video Journalist and Local Television Presenter. The show also documents the false sex allegations faced by Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Neil Fox. All BBC Audio productions. 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. I look forward to playing some of the best music in the world whilst in the company of the Radio 2 listeners who I feel Ive got to know over the last 18 months. He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1980. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1992. 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. 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. 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 property offer sweet spot! Stuart Henry leaves and Paul Gambaccini joins. 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. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. 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By then, he had lost an estimated 200,000 in income and costs. He returned to Classic FM in 1997. 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. BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences as part of Scotland Yard's Operation Yewtree. In 1995 Paul was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers, for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Bob Harris, host of Radio 2s Country show, is once again broadcasting from Londons O2, but new this year, Radio 2 will also be bringing the best from C2C in Glasgow, presented by Edith Bowman. March. Vernon Kay is the new host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, and will launch his new show in May. 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. Greg James - 275,000-279,999. For 13 years Gambaccini reviewed films for breakfast television, first on TV-am and then GMTV. It is heartbreaking to watch the events in Turkey and Syria just now. Duration: 29 minutes. As part of this role I was the breakfast newsreader for BBC Radio WM and also reported on stories for radio and TV. You can hear it all live on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, or catch up by listening at a time of your choosing on BBC Sounds.. Available now There are. 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. [30] 13 April - Dance Band Days is broadcast for the final time. Gambaccini wrote an account of his experience in his book Love, Paul Gambaccini: My Year Under the Yewtree, which was published in 2015. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1991. Next week, the BBC veteran. And a modern day icon is celebrated too as US vocalist Jos James takes a break from his European tour and pays tribute to the genius of Erykah Badu. 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. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. By Elizabeth Grice 23. [citation needed]. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1989. He is a married Man. [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. He started his own U.S. chart show on 27 September 1975. He shares his thoughts on his career, today's pop stars and Jimmy Savile with Elizabeth Grice. As Operation Yewtree rumbled on, friends Gambaccini and Cliff Richard, pictured together, supported each other. 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. 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 Matthew Gambaccini (1949-04-02) April 2, 1949(age 73) New York City, U.S. In June 2012, he entered into a civil partnership. However, Gambaccinis allegations of a "witch-hunt" were denied by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Mr Gambaccini, who now hosts Radio 2's Pick of the Pops, has given an interview to the . Squeeze performing at Newcastle City Hall in 2010. 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. Mr Gambaccini hosts Radio 2's Pick of the Pops every Saturday, which has 2.2million regular listeners. In a wide ranging interview he also talks about his live performances, his domestic life in the Northern Ireland of the 1950s, his current attitude towards his classic back catalogue, and much more. 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. The celebrity is known to the people he has met in his life, plus millions of others. They married in 2012 at, New York Botanical Garden. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . [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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1988. 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. 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. The Met did not. With enormous commercial success in the 1980s came isolation, drug addiction and eating disorders. Gambaccini, 69, spent a year on bail before the case against him was dropped in what he labelled a completely fictitious affair. Chris Shiflett shares his Rock God and Alice Cooper's Billion Dollar Babies turns 50! Tickets for the Radio 2 showcase at C2C in Glasgow are available to purchase for C2C ticketholders. 16 February - PopMaster quiz feature of Ken Bruce 's mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 is first broadcast. , updated 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. In this astonishing documentary, Cliff Richard joins Neil Fox and Paul Gambaccini in speaking out 10 years after being investigated as part of Operation Yewtree. Released On: 13 Oct 2002 Paul Gambaccini was born in New York City in 1949 and revelled growing up to the sounds of the 1960s. They told him that he could speak about the management in the Lord Hall era but not discuss current staff at the BBC. Presenter: For 13 years Gambaccini reviewed films for breakfast television, first on TV-am and then GMTV. [20] The 28-day limit came into effect in April 2017. RadioTimes 14-20 January 2023 Ask any games-obsessed teenager if they ever listen to classical music and they'll laugh at you, but if they've been playing Call of Duty all day, or Final Fantasy, or Civilization, or God of War or just about any game they'll have been listening to classical music. 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. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. 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. The optimal number of days a home needs to be on the market to get the best 'Beautiful' daughter, 20, collapses and dies suddenly in her heartbroken father's arms despite his efforts ISIS fanatic jailed over the gruesome beheading of two Scandinavian women hikers in Morocco that shocked the Shamima Begum and other British women who joined Islamic State and are being held in Syria will 'ultimately' An everyday tale of prejudiced folk: Archers listeners are accused of 'racism' for failing to tell men with Health scare for down there! The 28-day limit came into effect in April 2017. "The things I believed in most,". Read about our approach to external linking. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations. He is a patron of the London Gay Symphony Orchestra. 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! He told the Telegraph that he will fight on and added: 'No man, can acquiesce in his own destruction. Produced by BBC Audio. His other television appearances include Pebble Mill at One, Call My Bluff, Music for the Millennium, and The South Bank Show. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Vernon Kay is the new host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, and will launch his new show in May. Gambaccini returned to Radio 2 18 months ago following a year away from broadcasting following his arrest for alleged historic sex crimes. This memoir was described by friend Elton John as something that 'more than puts the record straight.'. 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 was born in New York City and earned degrees in History (Dartmouth College, USA), and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (University College, Oxford). The Second Paul Gambaccini Radio Programme [Here is the second of Kate's radio interviews with Paul Gambaccini. No denying he was treated poorly, being forced to share his show was a bad decision. 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. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years . 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.. 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. 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. He also presents quizmaster on Radio 4's Counterpoint. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1968. Radio 2 Country 2015. [30], "With a Little Help From His Friends,", Schelly, Bill. Featuring music from Phil Collins, Toto and Fleetwood. . Elton John talks to Paul Gambaccini about the highs and lows of his career. [10] Trevor Nelson took over the Saturday timeslot with his Rhythm Nation programme, that was allocated to Gambaccini's America's Greatest Hits programme for seven years. Gambaccini is preparing to move to a new home with a garden as the documentary is set to air. Gambaccini maintains that he has moved on after his outburst but explained that three days after the incident he had a visit from a BBC executive. 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. 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. 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. The team also wrote with Tony Brown 'The Complete Eurovision Song Contest Companion'. 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. A TBI Media production. It currently faces issues including a threat to its licence fee. . 01:56 GMT 02 Nov 2019. Paul Gambaccini has been announced as the new presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2, replacing Tony Blackburn. [citation needed] He presented the series All American Heroes from 1974, a series showcasing US talent. He explained that he returned to the radio because as a broadcaster, his 'central relationship' was with his audience and not his managers. He is renowned for his music and chart knowledge for both the USA and UK industry. Sound-tracked by some of Queens biggest hits, the show features personal memories and stories from Belinda Carlisle, Richard Marx, Lisa Stansfield, Shania Twain, Tom Chaplin, and more, plus current frontman, Adam Lambert. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Also find all Bollywood Movie Information related to release date, Reviews, Web Series Information and celebrities, gossips, and entertainment news. Gambaccini and television presenter Jonathan Ross co-owned Top 10 Comics, a comic shop in London which opened in 1989 and closed in 1995. All the BBC Sounds content remains available for 30 days (from 12pm, Monday 13 March). In 1990, he returned to Radio 1, but left during the tenure of controller Matthew Bannister in 1993. 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 show brings together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. 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. 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 1983. BBC Radio 2 is the UKs most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 14.3 million (RAJAR Q4, 2022). Gambaccini was active in the realm of comic book fandom. 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 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. Born in New York City, Paul Gambaccini moved to the UK after earning a degree in History at Dartmouth College in 1970. 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. 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