Bamber Gascoigne

English television presenter (1935-2022) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 87

Arthur Bamber Gascoigne was an English television presenter and author. He was the original quizmaster of University Challenge, which initially ran from 1962 to 1987.

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