Bamber Gascoigne, former University Challenge quizmaster, dies at 87

Original University Challenge presenter dies aged 87, family confirm

TV presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne died at his home in Richmond on Tuesday after a short illness.

Bamber Gascoigne, Beloved Original ‘University Challenge’ Presenter, Dies at 87

Bamber Gascoigne, who was the original presenter of popular TV quiz show “University Challenge,” has died after a brief illness. He was 87.Gascoigne presented the show, which aired on U.K. broadcaster ITV, from 1962-1987. The show was later revived on the BBC in 1994 and continues being aired. 2006 film “Starter for 10” revolved around “University Challenge.” It starred James McAvoy, Rebecca Hall and Benedict Cumberbatch and featured Mark Gatiss…

Bamber Gascoigne, original University Challenge presenter, dies at the age of 87

TV presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne has died at the age of 87 following a short illness.

First University Challenge host Bamber Gascoigne dies aged 87

The TV presenter died at his home in Richmond after a short illness.

Bamber Gascoigne Dies: Much-Loved ‘University Challenge’ Debut Host Was 87

Bamber Gascoigne, the first University Challenge host who became one of the UK’s most beloved TV quiz presenters, has died aged 87, his representatives confirmed to the BBC. Gascoigne died at his home in Richmond, London after a short illness and is survived by his wife Christina, who he was married to for more than 50 […]

Bamber Gascoigne, don of University Challenge, dies at 87

Bamber Gascoigne, with his donnish appearance and patrician voice, was an unlikely candidate for television stardom. As the first quizmaster on University Chall