Paul Gambaccini

Paul Matthew Gambaccini (born April 2, 1949, New York) is a radio and television presenter in the United Kingdom.

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April 2 - 1949 - New York - United Kingdom

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He studied at Dartmouth College, where he also worked in radio, and at University College, Oxford. He became publicly known in Britain as a disc jockey presenting American music on BBC Radio 1 starting in 1973. He has worked widely in British radio and television, generating content mainly related to music, films, and the arts. He co-authored The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles.

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Dartmouth College - University College, Oxford - Britain - BBC Radio 1 - The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles

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In 1982 he helped to launch the career of the pop group Kajagoogoo. He came out as a gay man during the 1980s and has been a high-profile fundraiser and supporter for gay-related charities. In 1995, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by the National Charity Fundraisers, for his work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust. He received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Radio award from the Radio Academy in 1996. He has presented the Ivor Novello Awards for 11 years.

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Kajagoogoo - Terrence Higgins Trust - Radio Academy - Ivor Novello Award

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Gambaccini now presents a weekly show on BBC Radio 2 and contributes to various publications. He lives in the Bankside area of London

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Gambaccini is a fan of the comic medium, and has made numerous appearances at the annual Bristol comics festival. In 2000 he also co-wrote, with Alastair King and Jane Edith Wilson, a musical about a comic book superhero called The Ultimate Man.

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The comic medium - 2000 - Superhero

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