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Elaine Blackburne

University Challenge host Bamber Gascoigne dies following short illness

The man who became a household name with a series of popular catchphrases has died after a short illness.

Bamber Gascoigne hosted University Challenge for 25 years where his comments such as "Your starter for 10", "fingers on buzzers” and "I'll have to hurry you" soon became a regular feature of everyday conversations.

He died at his home in Richmond, London following a short illness, reports The Mirror.

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