RogerGascoigne
- Presenter
Roger Gascoigne owns the most talked about wink in the history of New Zealand television. Gascoigne's work in continuity, music and quiz shows (on everything from Ready to Roll to Telethon) saw him snare two Feltex Awards and a legion of fans. In the 80s he went on to co-host regional magazine show Today Tonight.
Screenography
Biography
Roger Gascoigne's wink — which began during his days as a continuity announcer — is part of Kiwi television history.
Gascoigne nursed dreams of working in broadcasting "for as long as I can remember". His lawyer father was a keen radio buff whose Blenheim house was riddled with sound equipment. Roger did his first piece to camera while still a child.
Awards
2012 Member of the Order of New Zealand Merit
For Services to the Media
1977 Feltex Awards
Best Personality (Public Vote)
1978 Feltex Awards
Best Personality (Public Vote)
“Some write in and say they couldn't get to sleep because I didn't wink and they felt something was wrong! ”