"Former University Challenge presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne has died at the age of 87, his representatives have confirmed.
Gascoigne was the original presenter of the quiz show from 1962 to 1987.
He also presented the 1977 ITV documentary series The Christians and wrote several books.
Gascoigne died at his home in Richmond in Surrey after a short illness and is survived by his wife Christina, to whom he was married for more than 50 years.
He is best known for University Challenge and his famous catchphrases on the show such as “Fingers on buzzers”, “Your starter for 10” and “I’ll have to hurry you.”