Bamber Gascoigne
Bamber Gascoigne | |
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Gascoigne in 2006, photographed by his wife | |
| Born | Arthur Bamber Gascoigne 24 January 1935 |
| Died | 8 February 2022 (aged 87) Richmond, London, England |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupations | Television presenter, historian, author |
| Years active | 1962–2022 |
| Known for | Original quizmaster of University Challenge |
| Spouse |
Christina Ditchburn
(m. 1965) |
| Website | |
Arthur Bamber Gascoigne CBE FRSL (/ˈɡæskɔɪn/ GASK-oyn; 24 January 1935 – 8 February 2022) was an English television presenter and author. He was the original quizmaster of University Challenge, which initially ran from 1962 to 1987.