Paul Gambaccini
Paul Gambaccini was born in New York City and earned degrees in History (Dartmouth College, USA), and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (University College, Oxford).
He appeared on BBC Radio 1 for 18 years, presenting the US Chart Show for most of that time, and now presents on Radios 2 and 4, and Classic FM, as well as regular appearances on each of the British terrestrial television networks
In addition to broadcasting, Paul has been co-author of The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and related titles with Tim and Jo Rice. His own books include Love Letters, Radio Boy, Top 100 Albums and Track Records. Paul also co-authored Television's Greatest Hits with Rod Taylor, with whom he co-wrote and associate produced the BBC 1 television series of the same name.
In 1995 Paul 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 and picked up the Sony Award for Music Broadcaster of the Year in 2003.
Paul was also inducted into the Radio Academy's Hall of Fame in December 2005
