Paul Gambaccini |
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![]() Gambaccini at Oxford University in 2010 |
| Born | Paul Matthew Gambaccini
(1949-04-02) April 2, 1949 (age 75)
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| Nationality | American and British |
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| Other names | The Great Gambo
The Professor of Pop |
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| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, author |
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| Years active | 1967–present |
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| Spouse |
Christopher Sherwood
( m. 2012) |
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| Awards | Radio Academy Hall of Fame, 2005 |
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Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author. He is known as "The Great Gambo"[1] and "The Professor of Pop".[2] Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years. He presented Kaleidoscope.
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. He has been the presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2.
On 1 November 2013, it was reported that Gambaccini had been arrested on possible sexual offences as part of an investigation by Operation Yewtree in the United Kingdom. He was released on bail and his spokesman said that he denied the allegations.[3] It was announced on 10 October 2014 that no charges would be brought.[4] Gambaccini said he believed he was used as "bait" to have people make false accusations about him.[5] He was cleared of all charges and eventually successfully sued police officials.[6]
Gambaccini is openly gay.[7]
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