Gascoigne, Bamber

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GASCOIGNE, Bamber

GASCOIGNE, Bamber. British, b. 1935. Genres: Novels, History, Literary criticism and history, Theatre. Career: Drama Critic, Spectator, 1961-63, and Observer, 1963-64, both London; Chairman, University Challenge, Granada TV, Manchester, 1962-87; Presenter, Connoisseur, BBC2-TV, 1988-89. Publications: Twentieth Century Drama, 1962; World Theatre, 1968; The Great Moghuls, 1971; Murgatreud's Empire, 1972; Treasures and Dynasties of China, 1973; The Heyday, 1973; Ticker Khan, 1974; The Christians, 1977; Images of Richmond, 1978; Images of Twickenham, 1981; Why the Rope Went Tight, 1981; Fearless Freddie's Magic Wish (and Sunken Treasure), 1982; Quest for the Golden Hare, 1983; Cod Streuth, 1986; How to Identify Prints, 1986; Encyclopedia of Britain, 1993; Milestones in Colour Printing, 1997. Address: St. Helena Terr, Richmond TW9 1NR, England. Online address: [email protected]; www.historyworld.net