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Bamber Gascoigne’s wife pays tribute to ‘incredibly generous’ TV presenter

TV presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne has been remembered as “an incredibly generous man” by his wife following his death at the age of 87. Gascoigne, best known as the original host of quiz show University Challenge, died at his home in Richmond ...

08 Feb 2022 at 14:25

BBC releases first look images of new series of University Challenge

The BBC has released first look images of the updated set of University Challenge with new quiz host Amol Rajan. The modernised staging has replaced the previous set, which had been in place since 2013 and seen almost 2,000 contestants compete. ...

21 Apr 2023 at 19:10

First University Challenge host Bamber Gascoigne dies aged 87

TV presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne has died at the age of 87 following a short illness. Gascoigne, best known as the original host of BBC’s University Challenge, died at his home in Richmond, the Grange Park Opera has announced on behalf ...

08 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Jeremy Paxman to bid farewell to University Challenge after almost three decades

Jeremy Paxman will present his final edition of University Challenge, ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on British TV. The veteran broadcaster, who has hosted the show since it was revived by the BBC in 1994, ...

29 May 2023 at 02:45

Mark Gatiss leads tributes to ‘iconic TV figure’ Bamber Gascoigne

Mark Gatiss has led the tributes to “iconic TV figure” Bamber Gascoigne following his death at the age of 87. The TV presenter and author was best known as the original quizmaster of University Challenge, a role he held from 1962 ...

08 Feb 2022 at 15:55

Jewelled golden hare behind picture book Masquerade could sell for £20,000

A jewelled golden hare that sparked a national treasure hunt in 1979 could fetch an estimated £15,000 to £20,000 when it appears at auction for the first time in almost 37 years. The necklace was inspired by Jack Hare, the ...

25 Nov 2025 at 11:47

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