Bamber Gascoigne

For the 18th-century British politicians, see Bamber Gascoyne (disambiguation).

Bamber Gascoigne
CBE FRSL
Gascoigne in 2006, photographed by Christina Gascoigne
Born
Arthur Bamber Gascoigne

(1935-01-24)24 January 1935
Richmond, London, England
Died8 February 2022(2022-02-08) (aged 87)
Richmond, London, England
Education
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Television presenter, historian, author
Years active1962-2022
Known forOriginal quizmaster of University Challenge
Spouse
Christina Ditchburn
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(m. 1965)​
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Website

Arthur Bamber Gascoigne CBE FRSL (24 January 1935 – 8 February 2022) was an English television presenter and author. He was the original quizmaster on University Challenge, which initially ran from 1962 to 1987.

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