Personal life, honours and death
They lived in Richmond, London, from the late 1960s. She is an artist working in ceramics, silks and other media.
The couple did not have any children
. Gascoigne was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2018 Birthday Honours for services to the Arts.
What is Bamber Gascoigne real name?
| Bamber Gascoigne CBE FRSL | Born Arthur Bamber Gascoigne 24 January 1935 London, England | Died February 8, 2022 (aged 87) Richmond, London, England | Nationality British | Education Sunningdale School Eton College Magdalene College, Cambridge Yale University |
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What did Bamber Gascoigne do?
Former University Challenge presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne has died at the age of 87. Gascoigne was the
original presenter of the TV quiz show from 1962 to 1987
. He also presented TV documentaries and wrote several books.
Did Bamber Gascoigne have a brother?
Arthur Bamber Gascoigne (1935-2022), Author and broadcaster. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Brian Alvery Gascoigne
(1943-), Nephew of 3rd Baron O'Neill; brother of Bamber Gascoigne.
Is Bamber Gascoigne married?
Christina Gascoigne
What age is Bamber Gascoigne?
87 years (1935–2022)
How old was Bamber Gascoigne when he died?
87 years (1935–2022)
What religion is Bamber Gascoigne?
Bamber Gascoigne traces a clear path through a complicated history, exploring the motives, the passions, the fears and the achievements of
the Christians
. His approach is objective and he writes in a conversational style, focusing on moments of significant detail and a vast and varied cast of characters.
How long did Bamber Gascoigne do University Challenge?
| University Challenge | Running time 30 minutes | Production companies Granada Television (1962–2009) ITV Studios (2009–2020) Lifted Entertainment (2021–) |
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What illness did Bamber Gascoigne have?
He suddenly just keeled over': Wife says University Challenge's original host Bamber Gascoigne died from
heart failure
at home aged 87. University Challenge's original host Bamber Gascoigne – dubbed the ‘Friendly face of academia' – died of heart failure after he ‘suddenly keeled over', his widow revealed today.
Who owns West Horsley?
When
Bamber and Christina Gascoigne
unexpectedly inherited West Horsley Place in 2014 they decided to ensure its future by creating a charitable trust.
Why is Bamber Gascoigne called Bamber?
Gascoigne was the son of Lt Col Derick Gascoigne and his wife, Midi O'Neill. He was descended from a long line of military men and the Gascoignes traced their roots back through Yorkshire landowners to the 14th century.
Bamber was a family name too – an 18th-century predecessor of the same name had been an MP
.
Has Bamber Gascoigne passed away?
February 8, 2022
Who did Bamber Gascoigne marry?
Christina Gascoigne
What nationality was Bamber Gascoigne?
British
Where did Bamber Gascoigne live in Surrey?
Bamber Gascoigne, who died aged 87 on Tuesday (February 8) following a short illness, took over
West Horsley Place
in 2014 after the death of his aunt, the Duchess of Roxburghe, who previously owned the estate.
Gascoigne was the son of
Lt Col Derick Gascoigne and his wife, Midi O'Neill
. He was descended from a long line of military men and the Gascoignes traced their roots back through Yorkshire landowners to the 14th century. Bamber was a family name too – an 18th-century predecessor of the same name had been an MP.
Who is the presenter of University Challenge?
| Jeremy Paxman | Years active 1972–present | Employer BBC, Channel 4 | Known for Quizmaster of University Challenge and former Newsnight Presenter | Television Newsnight (1989–2014) University Challenge (1994–present) |
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What is a Bamber?
English: habitational name from Bamber Bridge in Lancashire, probably named with Old English beam ‘tree trunk', ‘beam' + brycg ‘bridge'. German:
nickname for a short fat person
.
Who was the first presenter of University Challenge?
Bamber Gascoigne
: Original University Challenge presenter dies at 87. Former University Challenge presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne has died at the age of 87. Gascoigne was the original presenter of the TV quiz show from 1962 to 1987. He also presented TV documentaries and wrote several books.
Who won Christmas 2020 challenge?
The current holders are The
Courtauld Institute of Art
, who won the 2020/21 series.
Who won 2020 challenge?
Imperial's team are this year's winners of the TV quiz programme for the fourth time.
Imperial's student team, made up of captain Michael Mays, Fatima Sheriff, Gilbert Jackson and Max Zeng
, defeated the University of Reading by ten points.
Who won 2021 challenge?
The 50th series of University Challenge began on 13 July 2020 on BBC Two and ended on 5 April 2021. It was won by the
University of Warwick
.
Who died from University Challenge?
Original University Challenge host and Magdalene graduate Bamber Gascoigne has died at the age of 87. The show presenter passed away at his home in London on Tuesday following a short illness.
Where is Bamber Gascoigne house?
Untouched for decades, West Horsley Place is a mediaeval manor house unexpectedly inherited by Bamber Gascoigne, the television presenter, and vested in a charitable trust to enable its repair.
What has been filmed at West Horsley Place?
In popular culture. The house was the location for much of the filming of the 2015 ITV television film Harry Price: Ghost Hunter, and the 2019 sitcom Ghosts for series 1, 2 and 3, including Christmas specials, under the name Button House. The 2020 film Enola Holmes interior scenes were shot at the house.
Who owns Buttonhouse?
One particularly famous owner is
Henry Courtenay
.
Who lived at West Horsley Place?
In addition to its connection with
Henry VIII
, the house has had a rich and varied past, having been owned by Carew Raleigh, son of Sir Walter Raleigh, by Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, the “Fair Geraldine” of the Earl of Surrey's Sonnets, and by the Nicholas and Weston families.
How many people are called Bamber?
How Common Is The Last Name Bamber? The last name is the 68,059
th
most frequent surname at a global level, borne by around
1 in 998,431 people
.
Is Button house real?
Button House is a fictional name for the real-life manor West Horsley Place
, a Grade I listed building in Surrey.
How old is West Horsley Place?
West Horsley Place is a Grade I listed mediaeval manor house and estate of great beauty and historic significance.
The manor house dates from 1425
, though there has been a building on site since Saxon times.
What do you get if you win University Challenge?
For the teams that prevail, the prize is
a perspex trophy
. Finally comes University Challenge, the snooty prince of quiz shows in which Jeremy Paxman, who may or may not have had a haircut recently, puts two teams of students through their paces. All students are nerds.
How do you qualify for University Challenge?
After the controversy of the 2009 series, Granada restated the eligibility rule to say that “
students taking part must be registered at their university or college for the duration of the recording of the series
.” Because the series is often filmed several months before the series begins it is often the case that by …
Where is Jeremy Paxman from?
Leeds, United Kingdom
