• Gordon Henry Burns (born 10 June 1942) is a retired Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster. He was the host of The Krypton Factor for its original 18-year...
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  • Gordon Burn (16 January 1948 – 17 July 2009) was an English writer born in Newcastle upon Tyne and the author of four novels and several works of non-fiction...
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    Gordon Burns (born 2 December 1978) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played in the Scottish First Division for Ayr United. Burns began...
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  • originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995 and hosted by Gordon Burns. Contestants across the United Kingdom and Ireland competed in rounds...
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  • The surname Burns has several origins. In some cases, it derived from the Middle English or Scots burn, and originated as a topographic name for an individual...
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    administrator Gordon Burns (b. 1942), Northern Irish television presenter Gordon Campbell (disambiguation), multiple people Vere Gordon Childe (1892–1957)...
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  • writers such as B. S. Johnson, Christine Brooke-Rose, Ann Quin and Giles Gordon. Burns wrote eight novels, a play and the script for two short films (one in...
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  • 1985, and then hosted by Gordon Burns from 1986 to 1987 and then finally on ITV from 20 June to 29 July 1988, also hosted by Burns. In 2023, it was announced...
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  • presenters) Notable former main anchors include Stuart Hall, John Mundy, Gordon Burns, and Ranvir Singh. For 38 years, Dave Guest was chief reporter, as well...
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  • Margaret Gordon Burn (22 March 1825–8 December 1918) was a New Zealand teacher and school principal. She was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland on...
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  • relationship with her husband was later characterised by the writer Gordon Burn as domineering, with Sonia willing to slap him down "like a naughty schoolboy"...
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  • He'd previously appeared in the first series with a puppet ferrett. Gordon Burns and Tessa Sanderson were roving reporters. Other featured acts were "Cilla-grams...
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  • occasions. He left BBC South in September 2011 after 14 years to replace Gordon Burns as the main anchor on North West Tonight, originally alongside Ranvir...
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    caused by ultraviolet radiation). Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids (called scalding), solids, or fire. Burns occur mainly in the home or the workplace...
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  • Gordon Burn-Wood (2 July 1914 – 8 October 1981) was a South African sailor. He competed in the Finn event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. "Gordon Burn-Wood"...
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    William Gordon Burn Murdoch (22 January 1862 – 19 July 1939) was a Scottish painter, travel writer and explorer. Murdoch travelled widely including India...
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    labelling himself, Burns has been recognised as a gay icon and an individual who helped bring gay music into mainstream popularity. Burns was also the subject...
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    revealed". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2024-10-08. "Peter Pomerantsev wins the Gordon Burn Prize 2020" (PDF). "2021 First Novel Prize". The Center for Fiction....
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    Retrieved 19 October 2023. "Gordon Burn Prize: Winners". New Writing North. Retrieved 19 October 2023. "The Gordon Burn Prize". New Writing North. 30...
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  • She also co-presented the 1995 series of The Krypton Factor alongside Gordon Burns. In 2001, she appeared in Jonathan Creek "Satan's Chimney". In 2006,...
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    Jesus Christ. On 10 September 2007, Singh joined long-serving presenter Gordon Burns as the main co-presenter on BBC North West Tonight. Former BBC South...
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  • Gordon Edward Burns (December 13, 1930 – January 13, 2023), known as Country Boy Eddie, was an American singer, instrumentalist, and radio and television...
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    4.5 sacks. As a junior in 2018, Burns started all 12 games, recording 52 tackles and 10 sacks. After the season, Burns decided to forgo his senior year...
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    on March 23. In July 2023, Biden elevated Burns to a position in his cabinet, a largely symbolic action. Burns was born at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg)...
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    Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national...
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  • novels in 2022. Ordinary Human Failings was shortlisted for the 2023 Gordon Burn Prize for "books that push boundaries, cross genres or otherwise challenge...
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    Stern, Steven Holl, Machado and Silvetti Associates, Deborah Berke, Gordon Burns & Associates, Thomas Christ, Walter Chatham, Daniel Solomon, Ronnie Holstead...
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  • 2016, it was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize and won the 2016 Gordon Burn Prize. In his review for The Guardian, Edward Docx described All That...
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    took over as Manager in March 2011, assisted by former Troon player Gordon Burns, and an overhaul of the playing squad commenced with an emphasis on youth...
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  • the book was longlisted for the 2014 Man Booker Prize and won the 2014 Gordon Burn Prize. The film rights were acquired by the actor and director Mark Rylance...
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