Vernon is already familiar to Radio 2 listeners as in recent years hes covered for The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, Rylan on Saturday and Dermot OLeary. Tickets for the Radio 2 showcase at C2C in Glasgow are available to purchase for C2C ticketholders. . Radio 2 is live from the Fab Room at the O2 with hosts Bob Harris, Breland and Bobbie Pryor with a show featuring performances from the Friday night, plus live sessions from Elvie Shane, Randall King, Mackenzie Porter and more, and interviews with Lady A, Midland, Morgan Evans, Matt Stell (3-6pm, Saturday 11th March). The DJ, one of Britain's foremost authorities on music, hosts a weekly show. 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 show also documents the false sex allegations faced by Sir Cliff Richard and DJ Neil Fox who were both eventually cleared of wrongdoing. 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. 15:00. The BBC today confirmed he would return in November. Discover 10,605,516 listings and 260,829 playable programmes from the BBC. [26][27], Gambaccini has been a supporter of gay-related charities. 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. 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. Gambaccini returned to Radio 2 18 months ago following a year away from broadcasting following his arrest for alleged historic sex crimes. Gambaccini was arrested under Operation Yewtree, which was led by the Metropolitan police in the wake of the revelations about the paedophile Jimmy Savile. He narrated the BBC Radio adaptation of Espedair Street, the Iain Banks novel. On Boxing Day 2021, he co-presented a special show on Greatest Hits Radio paying tribute to Janice Long, whom he had discovered in 1982. In 1995 Paul was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers, for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. By Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1977. In 1998, he joined BBC Radio 2. Paul Gambaccini became a presenter of Pick of the Pops on 9 July 2016, still produced by Swern and Du Croz. Former BBC DJ Alan "Fluff" Freeman, the man who coined the catchphrase "Greetings, pop pickers", has died. 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BBC Sounds will give Country fans even more to get excited about as they will have the full set from Thomas Rhett and extended highlights of Lainey Wilson and Jordan Davis (available from 12pm, Saturday 11 March); the full set from Lady A and extended highlights of Midland & Morgan Evans (from 12pm, Sunday 12th March); the full set from Zac Brown, plus extended highlights from OCMS & Mitchell Tenpenny. Thereafter, he moved to independent radio to host American Countdown. Trevor Nelson took over the Saturday timeslot that was allocated to Gambaccini's America's Greatest Hits programme for many years. Known as "The Great Gambo"[1] and "The Professor of Pop",[2] Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years, including 11 years on a weekly show counting down the Billboard Top 30 songs. 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Elton John talks to Paul Gambaccini about the highs and lows of his career. BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini is suing police for 300,000 damages following his 'witch-hunt' arrest over baseless sex allegations. The American-born broadcaster was arrested in October 2013 over a claim he sexually assaulted two teenage boys. There will also be a special performance from Aspects Of Love, featuring musical theatre star and Radio 2 presenter, Michael Ball. Available now There are. Mr Gambaccini, 64, was held at his home in south. 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!". 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. Type above and press Enter to search. 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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. The BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has won a payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. 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 networks presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Rev. There will be fascinating insights and compelling stories taking listeners through the decades of Queens reign (7-8pm, Monday 10 April). 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. 1994 Paul Gambaccini presents the chart. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. 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. 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 1983. He has since returned to Oxford, where he delivered a series of lectures in January and February 2009, as the News International Visiting Professor of Broadcast Media. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1994. Known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop", Gambaccini was a BBC Radio 1 presenter for 16 years, including 11 years on a weekly show counting down the Billboard . He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. 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. Despite Gambaccini's 50 years working at the BBC, when asked, he said he would be happy to see the corporation go. He added that he thought they had made a decision based on 'public relations' instead of investigating the accusations. As Operation Yewtree rumbled on, friends Gambaccini and Cliff Richard supported each other. This, it is claimed, contributed to him being identified. [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. 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. His other television appearances include Pebble Mill at One, Call My Bluff, Music for the Millennium, and The South Bank Show. For the Radio 2 programme, Samantha and Layton will be given exclusive backstage access to interview the stars taking part on the night. On the main stage will be Thomas Rhett, Lady A, The Zac Brown Band, Lainey Wilson and dozens more besides, including three days of performances on the Radio 2 stage at Indigo. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1984. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1978. They told him that he could speak about the management in the Lord Hall era but not discuss current staff at the BBC. 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. Produced by BBC Audio. 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. The team also wrote with Tony Brown 'The Complete Eurovision Song Contest Companion'. 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. Inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005, Gambaccini is the author of more than 15 books. In 2002, he quit his role at Classic FM, to present a weekly chart show on London's Jazz FM until 2004. 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. Gary will also usher in Radio 2s new weekday pop quiz. 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. And in 2018, Sir Cliff was awarded 210,000 damages for his case against the BBC after their news coverage of his case. Born 1949, New Yorker Paul attained degrees in History (USA), Philosophy, Politics and Economics (at Oxford). As Operation Yewtree rumbled on, friends Gambaccini and Cliff Richard, pictured together, supported each other. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. In February 2010 he was invited by the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Andrew Hamilton to deliver the inaugural LGBT lecture Out on Monday to the university's LGBT staff, students and faculty. BBC Radio 2's programmes 28.02.2023 Tuesday LIVE - 06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show 00:00 - OJ Borg Post Wild Boys Of Radio 2 Handover OJ reflects on his weekly catch up with Trevor. 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. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1988. Lib Dems spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport says Lesley Douglas has done great things at the BBC and they should not have accepted her resignation. The BBC Radio 2 DJ Paul Gambaccini has won a payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sexual abuse allegations. A BBC Audio production. Hes a hugely talented, warm and witty host who has already proved himself to be a firm favourite with our listeners when hes presented many and varied shows across the station. Veteran broadcaster Paul Gambaccini is still furious about his treatment by the police, the CPS and the corporation that still employs him By Peter Stanford 20 August 2022 6:00am 'The things. 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. March. Leaked message from Matt Hancock's aide-turned lover Gina Coladangelo sparks School places in chaos: Parents' desperation as one in three children miss out on preferred secondary - with Police will quiz missing aristocrat and her boyfriend for another 36 hours to try and get answers on missing Runaway aristocrat and her boyfriend were spotted stocking up on supplies at food bank in Brighton without Taxpayers are left 31,000 out of pocket after council auctions off its Queen's Jubilee wicker corgi statues Don't just stick to the Malbec! The 79 year-old, born in Melbourne in 1927, came to the UK in 1957 and began working for the BBC in 1960. 6 January - Broadcasting hours are reduced, due to budget cuts at the BBC. 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. NFL Player Damar Hamlin in Critical Condition after Collapsing on Field, Legendary Designer Vivienne Westwood Dies Aged 81, 10 Female IAS Officers who can inspire us. All the BBC Sounds content remains available for 30 days (from 12pm, Monday 13 March). 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. 18/11/08 - 18:47 #2. With enormous commercial success in the 1980s came isolation, drug addiction and eating disorders. 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. Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949) is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom. 1975. The show brings together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration. This button displays the currently selected search type. So when you invite the public to accuse a celebrity, you have a pool of people who include not only possibly people who have been abused, but many people to whom a celebrity may have satisfied an emotional need throughout the years even without knowing it. A Folded Wing Production. 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 on Trial. 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About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The Unwinds Mix with Nina Simone, Air and Young Disciples. He also presents Dance Sounds of the 90s on BBC Sounds and Radio 2. . It was announced on 10 October 2014 that no charges would be brought. 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. "The things I believed in most,". He said in 2015: The man on the street is known to the people he has met in his life. Paul Gambaccini worked for BBC Radio 1 for 15 years, presenting the US chart show on Saturday Afternoons for much of that time. 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. In a statement it said: "Paul will return to his usual BBC Radio 2 show - presenting America's Greatest Hits - from Saturday 15 . He went on to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University College, Oxford. He sued the force for breaching his privacy by disclosing he was under investigation for alleged sexual offences involving a minor. . 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. And if they watch a flm, more of the same. 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. The host of Radio 2's Pick Of The Pops and Counterpoint on Radio 4 was banned from the BBC . He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. 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. This button displays the currently selected search type. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. A regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's long-running arts programme Kaleidoscope, Gambaccini was a long-time TV morning show correspondent for British television, and makes regular appearances on other British TV magazine shows. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1983. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Confidentiality clauses in the agreement with the CPS mean the amount paid cannot be disclosed. BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits - Paul Gambaccini Paul Gambaccini Hear Paul present America's Greatest Hits, Saturdays, 8-10pm Paul Gambaccini was. Veteran BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences. 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, the Professor of Pop, celebrates 40 years at the BBC. They married in 2012 at, New York Botanical Garden. No denying he was treated poorly, being forced to share his show was a bad decision. In addition to broadcasting, Paul has been co-author of 'The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles' and related titles with Tim and Jo Rice. 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. Paul Gambaccini has been announced as the new presenter of Pick of the Pops on BBC Radio 2, replacing Tony Blackburn. Gambaccini was arrested under the strand known as "others", meaning the arrest is not connected to the Savile inquiry. Paul was also inducted into the Radio Academy's Hall of Fame in December 2005. Paul Gambaccini counts down the charts. Featuring music from Phil Collins, Toto and Fleetwood. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1985. However, Gambaccini's allegations of a "witch-hunt" were denied by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). BBC Radio 4. [24], In February 2017, Gambaccini sued the Metropolitan Police, citing a loss of 200,000 during his time under investigation. I notice a Paul O'Grady story going around and he's jumped on the BBC bashing bandwagon. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1968. He shares his thoughts on his career, today's pop stars and Jimmy Savile with Elizabeth Grice. 1998. Wondering who to donate to, I found this agency has a direct route to aid for both 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. [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. He has dual United States and British nationality, having become a British citizen in 2005. He said that his case became guilty until proven innocent because Starmer said at the time that police should believe every accuser and added that the idea of him being Prime Minister fills him with gloom. Gambaccini said he was "honoured to be asked to present one of. A Radio 2/BBC Audio commission for BBC Sounds. 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. "[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). Feel good with Nina Simone, Air and Young Disciples on the Unwinds Mix. Paul Gambaccini presents the chart from today in 1998. Paul appeared on BBC Radio 1 for 18 years, presenting the US Chart Show for most of that time, and has been a regular on each of the first four British terrestrial television networks. From 2015 2017, Vernon presented the mid-morning show on Radio X. Vernon has been a regular face on TV for the past 20 years, having presented a variety of shows including All Star Family Fortunes (ITV) Formula E coverage (C4) T4 (C4) This Morning (ITV) and numerous game shows for ITV including Vernon Kays Gameshow Marathon, Drive and Splash! BBC Radio 2 is the UKs most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 14.3 million (RAJAR Q4, 2022). One week later he married Christopher Sherwood, in New York Botanical Garden. All BBC Audio productions. . He has described the incident as a celebrity witch hunt, and has previously called for rape suspects to be given anonymity until charged. 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. 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. Kicking off 4 days of tremendous country music, both live and on record, Bob Harris introduces listeners to Radio 2 Country with a fantastic . [17] In February 2017, Gambaccini sued the Metropolitan Police, citing a loss of 200,000 during his time under investigation. [citation needed], Gambaccini has been openly homosexual for many years, claiming in 2013: "I was never 'in'. Thu 5; Fri 6; Sat 7; Sun 8; Tue 8; Wed 9; Thu 10; Fri 11; Sat 12; 12:00. . 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. The stars taking part on the night he lives in the Lord Hall era but not discuss current staff the. United Kingdom the corporation go Saturday timeslot that was allocated to Gambaccini 's 's. 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