Obit: Bamber Gascoigne (1935-2022)-Univ Challenge

Subject: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 06:21 AM

Very sad to read of the death of Bamber Gascogne at the age of 87. University Challenge was a ‘must watch’ for many, including me, during his 23-year tenure as presenter and quizmaster. A great personality, and a fine presentational style. RIP.

Subject: RE: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 06:22 AM

‘Gascoigne’, of course. iPad auto-‘correct’ has much to answer for.

Subject: RE: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: DaveRo
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 07:29 AM

Quite a character. Wrote lots of history books. I see he even wrote a musical - Share My Lettuce, which was produced in London in 1957 and performed by Maggie Smith and Kenneth Williams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamber_Gascoigne

At the age of 80 unepectedly inherited a country mansion, restored it, and tranferred it to a trust.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Horsley_Place
There's now a opera house in the grounds.

Subject: RE: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 07:38 AM

Yes, very sad. University Cha;llenge was a must when I was younger. Fascinating about West Horsley Place. Thanks Dave.

Subject: RE: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: DaveRo
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 08:42 AM

This from the Chair of the West Horsley Place Trust:

Celebrating the Life of Bamber Gascoigne CBE

Subject: RE: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 11:48 AM

It's never been the same since Paxo took over from Bamber Grassgroins (as we always affectionately call him in our house - I don't think he'd have minded!) A good egg was Bamber. I'm looking forward to the upcoming tributes.

Subject: RE: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: David C. Carter
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 12:48 PM

We new him as Bamber Gasket (affectionately)of course.

RIP.

Subject: RE: BS: Bamber Gascogne RIP
From: fat B****rd
Date: 08 Feb 22 - 12:48 PM

UC was a must on our telly when Mr. Gascoigne was in charge. RIP Sir