Documentary looking at the history of the iconic quiz show University Challenge. Featuring famous ex-contestants such as Stephen Fry, John Simpson, Julian Fellowes and Miriam Margoyles .. show full overview
Documentary looking at the history of the iconic quiz show University Challenge. Featuring famous ex-contestants such as Stephen Fry, John Simpson, Julian Fellowes and Miriam Margoyles plus hosts Bamber Gascoigne and Jeremy Paxman, it traces the origins and development of the programme.
From the first show transmitted in 1962 to the present day as it is being immortalised on film in Starter for Ten, a celebration of the triumphs, disasters and quirky characters of an enduring TV institution.
In this University Challenge special match, two teams representing Magdalen College, Oxford and Manchester University do battle to become the Champion of Champions. They have each won .. show full overview
In this University Challenge special match, two teams representing Magdalen College, Oxford and Manchester University do battle to become the Champion of Champions. They have each won University Challenge on four occasions - more than any other institution. The sides include a member from each of the four champion Magdalen and Manchester teams.
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
What does it take to make it on to the toughest quiz on television? For the student teams who appear on University Challenge, their quest begins months before they arrive in the studio .. show full overview
What does it take to make it on to the toughest quiz on television? For the student teams who appear on University Challenge, their quest begins months before they arrive in the studio to meet the formidable Jeremy Paxman. Now for the very first time in the programme's history, the cameras have followed the students journey every step of the way.
With access to some of the most prestigious universities and colleges across the UK, this explores what drives the students to compete in this iconic contest, and watches them negotiate the minefield of selecting their perfect teams, then swot, cram and bond in preparation for the gruelling audition process. Only 28 teams will make the grade but who will have done enough to earn a coveted place in the competition?
Narrated by Richard Osman.
Over a hundred student quiz teams from all over the UK are about to discover whether they have earned a coveted place on the latest series of University Challenge. Having faced the .. show full overview
Over a hundred student quiz teams from all over the UK are about to discover whether they have earned a coveted place on the latest series of University Challenge. Having faced the gruelling interview and tackled the toughest test paper, they have done all they can - now it is time to learn their fate.
For the successful 28 teams, their journey continues with an intense training period before heading to the studios in Salford's Media City. There they will come face to face with the formidable Jeremy Paxman and begin their quest to become University Challenge Champions 2015.
Narrated by Richard Osman.
Another first round match sees distinguished graduates from two of the UK's top universities battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. King's College, Cambridge with former BBC .. show full overview
Another first round match sees distinguished graduates from two of the UK's top universities battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. King's College, Cambridge with former BBC correspondent Martin Bell and Bishop David Walker, plays Royal Holloway, University of London with journalist Francis Wheen and MP Valerie Vaz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
UCL vs Birmingham
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas quiz for university alumni. The UCL team includes Lynne Truss and the Birmingham team features John Hammond.
UCL vs Birmingham
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas quiz for university alumni. The UCL team includes Lynne Truss and the Birmingham team features John Hammond.
Oriel, Oxford vs Trinity, Cambridge
Christmas-themed quiz for university alumni. The Oriel College, Oxford team includes Peter Harness and Jon Bentley.
Oriel, Oxford vs Trinity, Cambridge
Christmas-themed quiz for university alumni. The Oriel College, Oxford team includes Peter Harness and Jon Bentley.
Manchester vs UEA
Christmas-themed quiz for university alumni. The Manchester University team features comedian Lucy Porter and The Thick of It writer Jesse Armstrong.
Manchester vs UEA
Christmas-themed quiz for university alumni. The Manchester University team features comedian Lucy Porter and The Thick of It writer Jesse Armstrong.
Christ's, Cambridge vs Essex
Christmas-themed quiz for university alumni. The Christ's College, Cambridge team includes Natalie Haynes and news correspondent James Reynolds.
Christ's, Cambridge vs Essex
Christmas-themed quiz for university alumni. The Christ's College, Cambridge team includes Natalie Haynes and news correspondent James Reynolds.
Exeter v Magdalen, Oxford
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 5 of 10
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university .. show full overview
Exeter v Magdalen, Oxford
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 5 of 10
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni.
In the Exeter University team are wildlife presenter Nick Baker and actor Barnaby Edwards, who plays a Dalek in Doctor Who. They fight it out for a place in the semis against Magdalen College, Oxford, featuring documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux and writer Matt Ridley.
Aberdeen v Sheffield
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 6 of 10
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni.
It is .. show full overview
Aberdeen v Sheffield
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 6 of 10
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni.
It is the penultimate first-round match and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are the University of Aberdeen, with broadcaster Nicky Campbell and Kezia Dugdale, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, and Sheffield University, with science presenter Adam Hart and Nicci Gerrard, the thriller writer better known as Nicci French.
Durham v LSE
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 7 of 10
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni.
It's the .. show full overview
Durham v LSE
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 7 of 10
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni.
It's the last first-round match, as two teams are up against each other for a place in the semis. The University of Durham team includes news presenter Tim Willcox and founder of the Eden Project Sir Tim Smith. Playing them is the LSE team, with financial whiz-kid Martin Lewis and Radio 4's Today presenter Justin Webb.
Semi-Final 1
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 8 of 10
It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Semi-Final 1
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 8 of 10
It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Semi-Final 2
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 9 of 10
Second semi-final in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Semi-Final 2
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 9 of 10
Second semi-final in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
The Grand Final
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 10 of 10
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which .. show full overview
The Grand Final
University Challenge, Christmas 2015 Episode 10 of 10
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x61 Christmas 2016 - Manchester vs St Anne's College, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 19, 2016
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In the opening match of the series, a University of Manchester team, featuring poet Simon Armitage and author .. show full overview
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In the opening match of the series, a University of Manchester team, featuring poet Simon Armitage and author Sarfraz Manzoor, take on a St Anne's College, Oxford, side that includes Dame Mary Archer and broadcaster Janina Ramirez. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. A University of Kent team, with presenter Paul Ross and journalist Shiulie Ghosh, battles a University of Sussex .. show full overview
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. A University of Kent team, with presenter Paul Ross and journalist Shiulie Ghosh, battles a University of Sussex side, featuring news presenter Dermot Murnaghan and comedian Hattie Hayridge, for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x63 Christmas 2016 - City College, London vs Newcastle Episode overview
Air date
Dec 21, 2016
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. Journalist Samira Ahmed and Chair of Acas Sir Brendan Barber represent City, University of London, as they take .. show full overview
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. Journalist Samira Ahmed and Chair of Acas Sir Brendan Barber represent City, University of London, as they take on Newcastle University, whose team includes singer, songwriter and actor Wilko Johnson and TV presenter Charlie Webster. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. A team representing SOAS, featuring comedian Dom Joly and presenter Gus Casely-Hayford, take on a University of .. show full overview
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. A team representing SOAS, featuring comedian Dom Joly and presenter Gus Casely-Hayford, take on a University of Leeds side that includes BBC economics editor Kamal Ahmed and Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x65 Christmas 2016 - Edinburgh v St Catharine's College, Cambridge Episode overview
Air date
Dec 23, 2016
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. A team representing the University of Edinburgh, featuring actress Rachael Stirling and geneticist Steve Jones, .. show full overview
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. A team representing the University of Edinburgh, featuring actress Rachael Stirling and geneticist Steve Jones, take on a side from St Catharine's College, Cambridge, that includes Matthew Price, chief correspondent of Radio 4's Today programme, and novelist Joanne Harris. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x66 Christmas 2016 - Magdalene College, Cambridge v St Hilda's College, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 25, 2016
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In this penultimate first round match, both teams battle for a place in the semi-finals. Magdalene College, .. show full overview
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In this penultimate first round match, both teams battle for a place in the semi-finals. Magdalene College, Cambridge, featuring radio and TV presenter Clemency Burton-Hill and Harry Potter film director Mike Newell, take on St Hilda's College, Oxford, with crime writer Val McDermid and historian Daisy Dunn. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In the last first round match, both teams battle for a place in the semi-finals. The University of Bristol .. show full overview
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In the last first round match, both teams battle for a place in the semi-finals. The University of Bristol includes economist Will Hutton and Channel 4 presenter Kate Quilton. Playing them is the Nottingham University team, with weather presenter Nick Miller and Olympic canoeist David Florence. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the grand final of this festive competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities. Which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the grand final of this festive competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities. Which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Durham team includes musician Rod Clements from the band .. show full overview
It is the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Durham team includes musician Rod Clements from the band Lindisfarne and actor Nick Mohammed. The Keble Oxford team includes comedian Katy Brand and children's author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x72 Christmas 2017 - Selwyn College, Cambridge vs St Andrews University Episode overview
Air date
Dec 26, 2017
In the second match, Selwyn College, Cambridge, with screen writer Robin French and comedian Viv Groskop, face St Andrews University, with BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor and writer Alistair Moffat.
In the second match, Selwyn College, Cambridge, with screen writer Robin French and comedian Viv Groskop, face St Andrews University, with BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor and writer Alistair Moffat.
In the third match, the University of York, with Daily Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire and Radio 3 presenter Tom Service, fight it out against the University of Southampton, whose .. show full overview
In the third match, the University of York, with Daily Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire and Radio 3 presenter Tom Service, fight it out against the University of Southampton, whose team includes Times columnist Clare Foges and Front Row presenter John Wilson.
The University of Leicester, with Paralympian gold medallist Danielle Brown and Sky at Night presenter Pete Lawrence, fight it out against the UCL team, with BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen and president of the Royal College of Physicians Jane Dacre.
The University of Leicester, with Paralympian gold medallist Danielle Brown and Sky at Night presenter Pete Lawrence, fight it out against the UCL team, with BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen and president of the Royal College of Physicians Jane Dacre.
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0x75 Christmas 2017 - St John's College, Cambridge v St Edmund Hall, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 29, 2017
In the St John's, Cambridge, team are screen writer Frederic Raphael and writer Laura Bates. They are fighting it out against St Edmund's Hall, Oxford, featuring Sky News presenter Anna Botting and screenwriter and comedian Emma Kennedy.
In the St John's, Cambridge, team are screen writer Frederic Raphael and writer Laura Bates. They are fighting it out against St Edmund's Hall, Oxford, featuring Sky News presenter Anna Botting and screenwriter and comedian Emma Kennedy.
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0x76 Christmas 2017 - Queen Mary College, London v Cardiff Episode overview
Air date
Jan 01, 2018
In the penultimate first-round match, the Queen Mary College, London, team, including Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson and broadcaster Adrian Chiles, faces Cardiff University, with BBC .. show full overview
In the penultimate first-round match, the Queen Mary College, London, team, including Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson and broadcaster Adrian Chiles, faces Cardiff University, with BBC World News presenter Laura Trevelyan and former cycling world champion Nicole Cooke.
In the last first-round match, the Brunel University team includes Chelsea footballer Eniola Aluko and former Olympian and broadcaster Iwan Thomas. Playing them is the Reading University .. show full overview
In the last first-round match, the Brunel University team includes Chelsea footballer Eniola Aluko and former Olympian and broadcaster Iwan Thomas. Playing them is the Reading University team, with Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes-Games and gardening expert Pippa Greenwood.
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. It is the grand final - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions?
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. It is the grand final - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions?
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0x81 Christmas 2018 - Brasenose, Oxford v Bristol Episode overview
Air date
Dec 24, 2018
It is the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Brasenose, Oxford, team includes Bargain Hunt expert Kate .. show full overview
It is the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Brasenose, Oxford, team includes Bargain Hunt expert Kate Bliss and Radio 4's More or Less presenter Tim Harford. The Bristol team includes McMafia author Misha Glenny and documentary presenter Iain Stewart. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x82 Christmas 2018 - Westminster University v University of East Anglia Episode overview
Air date
Dec 25, 2018
It is the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing on the Westminster team are TV presenter Danny Wallace .. show full overview
It is the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing on the Westminster team are TV presenter Danny Wallace and Royal Institution Christmas lecturer Sophie Scott. On the University of East Anglia team are comedian Arthur Smith and weather presenter Darren Bett. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x83 Christmas 2018 - Pembroke College, Cambridge v King's London Episode overview
Air date
Dec 26, 2018
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Pembroke College, Cambridge, with host of TV's Impossible Rick Edwards and former Olympic rower Cath .. show full overview
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Pembroke College, Cambridge, with host of TV's Impossible Rick Edwards and former Olympic rower Cath Bishop. They fight it out for a place in the semis with King's College, London, whose team includes Any Answers? presenter Anita Anand and Radio 4 The Kitchen Cabinet panellist Zoe Laughlin. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x84 Christmas 2018 - St Catherine's, Oxford v Peterhouse, Cambridge Episode overview
Air date
Dec 27, 2018
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, St Catherine's College, Oxford, with Guardian drama critic Michael Billington and novelist Susie Boyt, fights it out against .. show full overview
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, St Catherine's College, Oxford, with Guardian drama critic Michael Billington and novelist Susie Boyt, fights it out against the Peterhouse, Cambridge, team, with politician Lord Michael Howard and Coast's Mark Horton. Both teams are playing for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x85 Christmas 2018 - Exeter University v Birmingham University Episode overview
Air date
Dec 28, 2018
It is match five of the special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the Exeter team are producer of The Generation Game and Red Dwarf Paul Jackson and news correspondent Jon .. show full overview
It is match five of the special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the Exeter team are producer of The Generation Game and Red Dwarf Paul Jackson and news correspondent Jon Kay. They are fighting it out for a place in the semis against Birmingham University, featuring comedian Chris Addison and actor Nigel Lindsay. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x86 Christmas 2018 - Sheffield University v Manchester University Episode overview
Air date
Dec 31, 2018
It is the penultimate first-round match in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are Sheffield University, with politician Lord .. show full overview
It is the penultimate first-round match in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are Sheffield University, with politician Lord David Blunkett and former Newsnight correspondent Paul Mason, against Manchester University, with journalist David Aaronovitch and Watchdog presenter Matt Allwright. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x87 Christmas 2018 - Edinburgh University v LSE Episode overview
Air date
Jan 01, 2019
It is the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni when two teams are up against each other for a place in the semis. Edinburgh University includes MP Joanna .. show full overview
It is the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni when two teams are up against each other for a place in the semis. Edinburgh University includes MP Joanna Cherry and comedian Mitch Benn. Playing them is the LSE team, with critic Ekow Eshun and writer Maya Jaggi. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
0x92 Christmas 2019 - Leeds University v Clare College, Cambridge Episode overview
Air date
Dec 23, 2019
In the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Leeds team includes the Reverend Richard Coles and Human Planet .. show full overview
In the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Leeds team includes the Reverend Richard Coles and Human Planet photographer Tim Allen. Playing them is the Clare College, Cambridge, team, including writer and broadcaster Marcel Theroux and soprano Elin Manahan Thomas. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x93 Christmas 2019 - Birmingham City University v Wadham College, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 24, 2019
It is the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing for the Birmingham City team are Carole Boyd, who plays .. show full overview
It is the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing for the Birmingham City team are Carole Boyd, who plays Linda Snell in the Archers, and gardener and broadcaster Bunny Guinness. Their opponents on the Wadham, Oxford, team include journalists and broadcasters Anne McElvoy and Jonathan Freedland. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x94 Christmas 2019 - Guildhall School of Music and Drama v UCL Episode overview
Air date
Dec 25, 2019
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with actors Monica Dolan, from BBC comedy W1A, and Holby City’s .. show full overview
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with actors Monica Dolan, from BBC comedy W1A, and Holby City’s Bob Barrett. They fight it out for a place in the semis with the team from UCL, featuring BBC news presenter Maryam Moshiri and Arctic explorer Pen Hadow. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, the Liverpool team, with actor Anna Maxwell Martin and broadcaster Roger Bolton, fight it out against the Hull team, with .. show full overview
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, the Liverpool team, with actor Anna Maxwell Martin and broadcaster Roger Bolton, fight it out against the Hull team, with comedian Lucy Beaumont and novelist Tracy Borman. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x96 Christmas 2019 - Royal Holloway v Sussex University Episode overview
Air date
Dec 27, 2019
It is match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the Royal Holloway team are ceramics designer Emma Bridgewater and TV historian Fern Riddell. They are .. show full overview
It is match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the Royal Holloway team are ceramics designer Emma Bridgewater and TV historian Fern Riddell. They are fighting it out for a place in the semis against Sussex, featuring BBC Parliamentary correspondent Mark D’Arcy and sci fi writer and critic Kim Newman. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x97 Christmas 2019 - Trinity Hall, Cambridge v St Peter's College, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 30, 2019
It is the penultimate first-round match in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and two teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are Trinity Hall, Cambridge, with Peep Show .. show full overview
It is the penultimate first-round match in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and two teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are Trinity Hall, Cambridge, with Peep Show actor Sophie Winkleman and Guardian TV reviewer Lucy Mangan, and St Peter's College, Oxford, with BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera and journalist and broadcaster Afua Hirsch. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni. The Warwick team includes actor Tom Goodman-Hill and presenter of Radio 4’s The World Tonight Ritula Shah. .. show full overview
It is the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni. The Warwick team includes actor Tom Goodman-Hill and presenter of Radio 4’s The World Tonight Ritula Shah. Playing them is the Imperial team, with thrills engineer Brendan Walker and writer and broadcaster Kenan Malik. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Kirsty Wark hosts this fundraising special in which Dara O Briain and Fay Ripley lead teams from the BBC and ITV. Competing with them are Anita Rani, Steve Pemberton, Iain Stirling, Joel .. show full overview
Kirsty Wark hosts this fundraising special in which Dara O Briain and Fay Ripley lead teams from the BBC and ITV. Competing with them are Anita Rani, Steve Pemberton, Iain Stirling, Joel Dommett, Charlene White and Dane Baptiste, but who has the knowledge to make it to the top of the class?
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0x105 Christmas 2020 - Christ's Cambridge v St John's Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 21, 2020
The Christ's Cambridge team includes painter and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie and poet Helen Mort. Playing them is the St John's Oxford team, including thee BBC business editor Simon Jack and author John Lanchester. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
The Christ's Cambridge team includes painter and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie and poet Helen Mort. Playing them is the St John's Oxford team, including thee BBC business editor Simon Jack and author John Lanchester. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x106 Christmas 2020 - Manchester v Queen's Belfast Episode overview
Air date
Dec 22, 2020
It's the second match of the Christmas quiz, with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing for the Manchester team are actor Adrian Edmondson and war surgeon David Nott.
It's the second match of the Christmas quiz, with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing for the Manchester team are actor Adrian Edmondson and war surgeon David Nott.
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Courtauld Institute of Art, with artist Jeremy Deller and writer and poet Lavinia Greenlaw. They .. show full overview
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Courtauld Institute of Art, with artist Jeremy Deller and writer and poet Lavinia Greenlaw. They fight it out for a place in the semis with the team from Goldsmiths, University of London, which features Hairy Biker Dave Myers and author Helen Cross. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, the Nottingham team, with explorer Levison Wood and ecologist Helen Roy, fight it out against the Sheffield team, which .. show full overview
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, the Nottingham team, with explorer Levison Wood and ecologist Helen Roy, fight it out against the Sheffield team, which features news presenter Kylie Pentelow and Daily Telegraph columnist Michael Deacon. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It's match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the UCLAN team are sports presenter Richard Askam and children's book illustrator Kate Pankhurst. They are .. show full overview
It's match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the UCLAN team are sports presenter Richard Askam and children's book illustrator Kate Pankhurst. They are fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals against Loughborough, featuring cricketer Monty Panesar and poet and performer Kate Fox. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Cambridge. It's the penultimate match of the first round in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. They are the University of Durham who are playing against Downing College, Cambridge.
Cambridge. It's the penultimate match of the first round in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. They are the University of Durham who are playing against Downing College, Cambridge.
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0x111 Christmas 2020 - New College Oxford v Reading Episode overview
Air date
Dec 29, 2020
It's the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni, with two teams are up against each other for a place in the semi-finals. New College Oxford includes .. show full overview
It's the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni, with two teams are up against each other for a place in the semi-finals. New College Oxford includes political broadcaster Michael Crick and writer and playwright Christopher Hampton, and playing them is the Reading team with "Newsnight" culture correspondent Stephen Smith and film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It's the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities. Which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It's the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities. Which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
For one night only, Jeremy Paxman hands over the reins to journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who will once again host the proceedings as famous faces from the BBC and ITV compete .. show full overview
For one night only, Jeremy Paxman hands over the reins to journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who will once again host the proceedings as famous faces from the BBC and ITV compete against each other in separate teams for BBC Children in Need.
Rick Edwards will lead Team BBC and will be helped by fellow celebrity team mates Radio 4's Mishal Husain, Mock the Week Comedian Angela Barnes and impressionist Jon Culshaw from Radio 4's Dead Ringers.
Team ITV will be led by Broadcaster and Journalist Kaye Adams and consist of celebrity guests Dr Ranj Singh, comedian Russell Kane and Loose Women's Denise Welch.
Both teams will be giving it their all for BBC Children in Need, but who will emerge victorious in this star-studded battle of the brains?
The Edinburgh team includes founder of the Wahaca group of restaurants Thomasina Miers and actor and comedian Miles Jupp. Playing them is a team of Leicester alumni, including author Jeffrey Boakye and science presenter Dallas Campbell.
The Edinburgh team includes founder of the Wahaca group of restaurants Thomasina Miers and actor and comedian Miles Jupp. Playing them is a team of Leicester alumni, including author Jeffrey Boakye and science presenter Dallas Campbell.
Playing for Winchester are comedian Shappi Khorsandi and sports presenter Mike Bushell. Their opponents on the Bradford team include MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy and property expert Martin Roberts.
Playing for Winchester are comedian Shappi Khorsandi and sports presenter Mike Bushell. Their opponents on the Bradford team include MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy and property expert Martin Roberts.
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0x118 Christmas 2021 - Bristol v King's, Cambridge Episode overview
Air date
Dec 22, 2021
The third match of the Christmas series for university alumni features a team from the University of Bristol, with broadcaster Aasmah Mir and playwright Mark Ravenhill. They fight it out .. show full overview
The third match of the Christmas series for university alumni features a team from the University of Bristol, with broadcaster Aasmah Mir and playwright Mark Ravenhill. They fight it out for a place in the semi-finals with the team from King's College, Cambridge, including sociologist Tom Shakespeare and Professor Shahidha Bari.
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, a team of LSE alumni that includes newsreader Fatima Manji and Olympic rower Oliver Cook fight it out against four alumni from .. show full overview
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, a team of LSE alumni that includes newsreader Fatima Manji and Olympic rower Oliver Cook fight it out against four alumni from Hertford College, Oxford, including saxophonist Soweto Kinch and journalist Adam Fleming.
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0x120 Christmas 2021 - Corpus Christi, Cambridge v St Anne's, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 24, 2021
It's match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. Novelist Helen Oyeyemi and literary editor Robert McCrum play on behalf of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, .. show full overview
It's match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. Novelist Helen Oyeyemi and literary editor Robert McCrum play on behalf of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals against St Anne's College, Oxford, featuring comedian John Robins and engineer Roma Agrawal.
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0x121 Christmas 2021 - Birkbeck, London v Portsmouth Episode overview
Air date
Dec 27, 2021
It’s the penultimate match of the first round in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with both teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It’s the penultimate match of the first round in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with both teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x122 Christmas 2021 - Kent v Goldsmiths, London Episode overview
Air date
Dec 28, 2021
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the last first-round match of this Christmas series.
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the last first-round match of this Christmas series.
It’s the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Two of the four highest-scoring winners from the first round of matches play each other for a place in the series final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It’s the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Two of the four highest-scoring winners from the first round of matches play each other for a place in the series final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It’s the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. The remaining two highest-scoring winners from the heats compete for a spot in the final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It’s the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. The remaining two highest-scoring winners from the heats compete for a spot in the final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It’s the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK’s top universities, with the last two teams standing doing battle for the series title. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It’s the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK’s top universities, with the last two teams standing doing battle for the series title. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
60 years on since University Challenge first appeared on British television, the show holds the record for the UK’s longest running quiz. To mark the occasion, this documentary tells .. show full overview
60 years on since University Challenge first appeared on British television, the show holds the record for the UK’s longest running quiz. To mark the occasion, this documentary tells the stories behind some of the series most memorable contestants, including Eric Monkman, Gail Trimble, Sandya Narayanswami and Jenny Ryan, as well as taking a look at the job of the question setters and paying tribute to the first question master, Bamber Gascoigne. Finally, former students are once again put to the test to see if they can still correctly answer their successful starters for 10.
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0x127 Christmas 2022: SOAS University of London v Balliol College, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Dec 19, 2022
SOAS play Balliol College, Oxford, as University Challenge's annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni kicks off. Contestants include author and broadcaster Emma .. show full overview
SOAS play Balliol College, Oxford, as University Challenge's annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni kicks off. Contestants include author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri and crime writer Martin Edwards, while Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x128 Christmas 2022: University College, Oxford v University of Glasgow Episode overview
Air date
Dec 20, 2022
Teams of alumni from University College, Oxford face off against the University of Glasgow. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini captains the University College team, while author Christopher Brookmyre leads Glasgow. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Teams of alumni from University College, Oxford face off against the University of Glasgow. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini captains the University College team, while author Christopher Brookmyre leads Glasgow. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x129 Christmas 2022: Durham University v University of York Episode overview
Air date
Dec 21, 2022
Alumni of Durham University face graduates of the University of York in the third match. Documentary maker Chris Terrill takes the captain's chair for Durham, while YouTuber Tom Scott heads the York team. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Alumni of Durham University face graduates of the University of York in the third match. Documentary maker Chris Terrill takes the captain's chair for Durham, while YouTuber Tom Scott heads the York team. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x130 Christmas 2022: Exeter College, Oxford v Queen Mary University of London Episode overview
Air date
Dec 22, 2022
Exeter College, Oxford and Queen Mary University, London are represented by distinguished alumni in the fourth heat. Newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti and environmental writer Lucy Siegle are .. show full overview
Exeter College, Oxford and Queen Mary University, London are represented by distinguished alumni in the fourth heat. Newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti and environmental writer Lucy Siegle are hoping to lead their respective teams to a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x131 Christmas 2022: University of Hull v University of the West of England Episode overview
Air date
Dec 23, 2022
The heats continue as four alumni of the University of Hull, captained by actor Sian Reese-Williams, face four graduates of the University of the West of England, led by science reporter Victoria Gill. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
The heats continue as four alumni of the University of Hull, captained by actor Sian Reese-Williams, face four graduates of the University of the West of England, led by science reporter Victoria Gill. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x132 Christmas 2022: UCL v University of Aberdeen Episode overview
Air date
Dec 26, 2022
In the penultimate heat of the alumni tournament, teams representing UCL and the University of Aberdeen compete for a place in the semi-finals, captained by comedian Ria Lina and film director Jon S Baird. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
In the penultimate heat of the alumni tournament, teams representing UCL and the University of Aberdeen compete for a place in the semi-finals, captained by comedian Ria Lina and film director Jon S Baird. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x133 Christmas 2022: University of Bristol v University of Cardiff Episode overview
Air date
Dec 27, 2022
The first round of this year's Christmas University Challenge concludes as graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff, with the last place in the semi-finals .. show full overview
The first round of this year's Christmas University Challenge concludes as graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff, with the last place in the semi-finals at stake. Contestants include Sky News's Dominic Waghorn and England women's cricket captain Heather Knight. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It's the Grand Final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Only two alumni teams remain: who will take the series title? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
It's the Grand Final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Only two alumni teams remain: who will take the series title? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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0x137 Christmas 2023: King's London v City London Episode overview
Air date
Dec 18, 2023
In the first round of the annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni, the presenter and journalist Ayshah Tull captains a team from King’s College London, while .. show full overview
In the first round of the annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni, the presenter and journalist Ayshah Tull captains a team from King’s College London, while presenter and journalist Joe Crowley leads a team from City, University of London. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x138 Christmas 2023: UEA v Royal Holloway London Episode overview
Air date
Dec 19, 2023
Alumni of University of East Anglia face graduates of Royal Holloway, University of London in the second match of Christmas University Challenge. Novelist Tahmima Anam is among Royal .. show full overview
Alumni of University of East Anglia face graduates of Royal Holloway, University of London in the second match of Christmas University Challenge. Novelist Tahmima Anam is among Royal Holloway’s team members, and art historian Bender Grosvenor heads the UEA team. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Dundee University and Bangor University are represented by distinguished alumni in the third heat of Christmas University Challenge. Dundee’s team includes the Turner Prize-winning .. show full overview
Dundee University and Bangor University are represented by distinguished alumni in the third heat of Christmas University Challenge. Dundee’s team includes the Turner Prize-winning artist Susan Philipsz, while Bangor’s players include the author Juno Dawson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x140 Christmas 2023: Corpus Christi Oxford v Edinburgh Episode overview
Air date
Dec 21, 2023
The heats of the Christmas competition continue tonight. Captained by writer Alex Bellos, four alumni from Corpus Christi, Oxford face four graduates of the University of Edinburgh, led by politician Ruth Davidson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
The heats of the Christmas competition continue tonight. Captained by writer Alex Bellos, four alumni from Corpus Christi, Oxford face four graduates of the University of Edinburgh, led by politician Ruth Davidson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x141 Christmas 2023: Imperial London v Liverpool Episode overview
Air date
Dec 22, 2023
The heats of this year’s Christmas competition continue. Teams representing Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool compete for a place in the semi-finals, captained by .. show full overview
The heats of this year’s Christmas competition continue. Teams representing Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool compete for a place in the semi-finals, captained by journalist Anjana Ahuja and musician Ian Ritchie. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
The first round of this year’s Christmas University Challenge concludes tonight. Graduates of the Middlesex University play former students of Leeds, with the last place in the .. show full overview
The first round of this year’s Christmas University Challenge concludes tonight. Graduates of the Middlesex University play former students of Leeds, with the last place in the semi-finals at stake. Contestants include artist Heather Phillipson and Paralympian Claire Cashmore. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
This Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni continues. Two of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats play in the second semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
This Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni continues. Two of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats play in the second semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
It’s the grand final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Only two alumni teams remain - who will take the series title? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
It’s the grand final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Only two alumni teams remain - who will take the series title? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Christmas University Challenge 2024 begins with a match between graduates of Warwick and Durham. Yomi Adegoke and Carla Denyer are team captains, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Christmas University Challenge 2024 begins with a match between graduates of Warwick and Durham. Yomi Adegoke and Carla Denyer are team captains, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x147 Christmas 2024: Worcester College, Oxford v Bristol Episode overview
Air date
Dec 24, 2024
Distinguished graduates of Worcester College, Oxford face notable Bristol alumni. Players include Tom Parker Bowles and Lord Paul Boateng. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Distinguished graduates of Worcester College, Oxford face notable Bristol alumni. Players include Tom Parker Bowles and Lord Paul Boateng. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x148 Christmas 2024: Manchester Metropolitan v Brighton Episode overview
Air date
Dec 26, 2024
This year's festive specials continue. Manchester Metropolitan plays Brighton, captained by Debra Stephenson and Adam Pearson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
This year's festive specials continue. Manchester Metropolitan plays Brighton, captained by Debra Stephenson and Adam Pearson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x149 Christmas 2024: Leeds Trinity v Nottingham Episode overview
Air date
Dec 27, 2024
It's another heat in this year's Christmas competition. Lauren Layfield leads a team from Leeds Trinity, while Yasmin Ali captains Nottingham. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
It's another heat in this year's Christmas competition. Lauren Layfield leads a team from Leeds Trinity, while Yasmin Ali captains Nottingham. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x150 Christmas 2024: Southampton v Churchill College, Cambridge Episode overview
Air date
Dec 29, 2024
In another Christmas heat, former Southampton students, captained by Justine Greening, face alumni of Churchill College, Cambridge, headed by Helen Czerski. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
In another Christmas heat, former Southampton students, captained by Justine Greening, face alumni of Churchill College, Cambridge, headed by Helen Czerski. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
The Christmas series continues with a Cambridge derby. Emmanuel graduates and Queens’ alumni go head-to-head, led by Stig Abell and Jenny Kleeman. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
The Christmas series continues with a Cambridge derby. Emmanuel graduates and Queens’ alumni go head-to-head, led by Stig Abell and Jenny Kleeman. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
In the final heat of this year's Christmas competition, St Andrews alumni face graduates of the LSE, captained by Abigail Thorn and Mark Urban. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
In the final heat of this year's Christmas competition, St Andrews alumni face graduates of the LSE, captained by Abigail Thorn and Mark Urban. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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0x153 Christmas 2024: Durham v Worcester College, Oxford Episode overview
Air date
Jan 01, 2025
It's the first semi-final, and two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
It's the first semi-final, and two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
It’s the grand final of the Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni. Who will be crowned the 2024 champions? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
It’s the grand final of the Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni. Who will be crowned the 2024 champions? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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