Born in the East End of London to Guyanese and English parents ( his mother was Beryl Gilroy ) , he was educated at University College School and obtained his bachelor 's degree at Sussex University in 1978 .
Born in the East End of London to Guyanese and English parents ( his mother was Beryl Gilroy ) . 
 He was educated at University College School and obtained his bachelor 's degree at Sussex University in 1978 .