How many seasons does University Challenge have?

University Challenge has 20 seasons with 692 episodes.

What network is University Challenge on?

University Challenge airs on BBC Two.

When did University Challenge premiere?

University Challenge premiered on September 21, 1962.

University Challenge

Name: University Challenge
Rating: 8
Cast: Roger Tilling, Jeremy Paxman, Amol Rajan, Bamber Gascoigne, Don Murray-Henderson

8/10

BBC Two Running

20 Seasons · 692 Episodes · Premiered September 21, 1962

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.

Where to Watch: BBC Two

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1 episode

E01

Episode 1

Fri, Sep 21 1962 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 37

31 episodes

E01

Nottingham vs. Lancaster

Mon, Jul 9 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

School of Oriental and African Studies vs. Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Jul 16 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Leeds vs. Liverpool

Mon, Jul 23 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Birmingham vs. St Andrews

Mon, Jul 30 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

St Cross College, Oxford vs. Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Tue, Aug 7 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Central Lancashire vs. Sheffield

Tue, Aug 14 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge vs. Warwick

Tue, Aug 21 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Worcester College, Oxford vs. Pembroke College, Cambridge

Tue, Aug 28 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

Bangor vs. Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 4 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Durham vs. St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Tue, Sep 11 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Jesus College, Cambridge vs. Exeter

Tue, Sep 18 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

Manchester vs. Newcastle

Tue, Sep 25 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

St George's, University of London vs. York

Mon, Oct 1 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Christ Church, Oxford vs. Homerton College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 8 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Lancaster vs. Birmingham (Highest Scoring Losers Playoffs)

Mon, Oct 15 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Liverpool vs. Magdalen College, Oxford (Highest Scoring Losers Playoffs)

Mon, Oct 22 2007 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

School of Oriental and African Studies vs. Exeter

Mon, Nov 12 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

York vs. St Andrews

Mon, Nov 19 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Birmingham vs. Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 26 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Leeds vs. Warwick

Mon, Dec 3 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Manchester vs. St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Dec 10 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Sheffield vs. Edinburgh

Mon, Dec 17 2007 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Nottingham vs. Christ Church, Oxford

Mon, Jan 7 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Trinity Hall, Cambridge vs. Worcester College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 14 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Manchester vs. Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 21 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Christ Church, Oxford vs. Warwick

Mon, Jan 28 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

St Andrews vs. Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 4 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Sheffield vs. Exeter

Mon, Feb 11 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Manchester vs. Christ Church, Oxford

Mon, Feb 18 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Magdalen College, Oxford vs. Sheffield

Mon, Feb 25 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Christ Church, Oxford vs. Sheffield

Mon, Mar 3 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 38

31 episodes

E01

Hull vs City University

Mon, Jul 7 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

Corpus Christi, Oxford vs. Durham

Mon, Jul 14 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Royal Veterinary College vs. York

Mon, Jul 21 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Surrey vs. Warwick

Mon, Jul 28 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

Queen's, Cambridge, vs St. George, London

Mon, Aug 4 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Exeter vs. Pembroke, Oxford

Mon, Aug 11 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Selwyn, Cambridge vs. St. Anne's, Oxford

Mon, Aug 18 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

London School of Economics vs. Bath

Mon, Aug 25 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

St. John's, Cambridge vs. Lincoln, Oxford

Mon, Sep 1 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Murray Edwards, Cambridge vs. Sheffield

Mon, Sep 8 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Southampton vs. Brighton

Mon, Sep 15 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

King's, Cambridge vs Edinburgh

Mon, Sep 22 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Bristol vs. Manchester

Mon, Sep 29 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Exeter, Oxford vs. St. Andrews

Mon, Oct 6 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

St. John's, Cambridge vs. Pembroke, Oxford

Mon, Oct 13 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

King's, Cambridge vs. Surrey

Mon, Oct 20 2008 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

London School of Economics vs. Selwyn, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 10 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Manchester vs. York

Mon, Nov 17 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

St. John's, Cambridge vs. King's, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 24 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Corpus Christi, Oxford vs. Edinburgh

Mon, Dec 1 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Queen's, Cambridge vs. Warwick

Mon, Dec 8 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Lincoln, Oxford vs. St. Andrews

Mon, Dec 15 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

City University vs. Brighton

Mon, Dec 22 2008 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Sheffield vs. Exeter

Mon, Jan 5 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Manchester vs. London School of Economics

Mon, Jan 12 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Lincoln, Oxford vs. Queen's, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 19 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

Corpus Christi, Oxford vs. Exeter

Mon, Jan 26 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

St. John's, Cambridge vs. City University

Mon, Feb 2 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Manchester vs. Lincoln, Oxford

Mon, Feb 9 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Corpus Christi, Oxford vs. St. John's, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 16 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Manchester vs. Corpus Christi, Oxford

Mon, Feb 23 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 39

37 episodes

E01

Christ's College, Cambridge / University of Warwick

Mon, Jul 6 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

Royal Veterinary College / Manchester University

Mon, Jul 13 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

University of Loughborough / University College London

Mon, Jul 20 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Clare College, Cambridge / Jesus College, Oxford

Mon, Jul 27 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

University of Nottingham / Girton College Cambridge

Mon, Aug 3 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

University of Edinburgh / University of Central Lancashire

Mon, Aug 10 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

King's College, London / University of Cardiff

Mon, Aug 24 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Newnham College, Cambridge / University of Sussex

Mon, Aug 31 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

Imperial College, London / University of Southampton

Mon, Sep 7 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

St John's College, Oxford / University of Durham

Mon, Sep 14 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Magdalene College, Cambridge / St Hugh's College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 21 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

University of York / St George's, University of London

Mon, Sep 28 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

University of St Andrews / Somerville College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 5 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Emmanuel College, Cambridge / Regent's Park College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 12 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

University College London / Clare College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 19 2009 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Christ's College, Cambridge / Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 26 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Girton College, Cambridge / St George's, University of London

Mon, Nov 2 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Newnham College, Cambridge / St Andrews University

Mon, Nov 9 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

St John's College, Oxford / University of Loughborough

Mon, Nov 16 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

University College, London / Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 23 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Imperial College, London / St Hugh's College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 30 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Jesus College, Oxford / University of Warwick

Mon, Dec 7 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

University of Edinburgh / Regent's Park College, Oxford

Mon, Dec 14 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

University of Manchester / King's College, London

Mon, Dec 21 2009 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

St John's College, Oxford / Girton College, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 4 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

University of St Andrews / University of Manchester

Mon, Jan 11 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

Imperial College, London / University of Edinburgh

Mon, Jan 18 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Jesus College, Oxford / Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 25 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

St John's College, Oxford / Manchester University

Mon, Feb 1 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Girton College, Cambridge / St Andrews University

Mon, Feb 8 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Imperial College, London / Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 15 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Edinburgh University / Jesus College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 22 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

Manchester University / Edinburgh University

Mon, Mar 1 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E34

Girton College, Cambridge / Imperial College, London

Mon, Mar 15 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E35

St John's College, Oxford / Imperial College, London

Mon, Mar 22 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E36

Emmanuel College, Cambridge / Manchester University

Mon, Mar 29 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

St John's College, Oxford / Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 5 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 40

37 episodes

E01

St Andrews University / University of Bristol

Mon, Jul 5 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

University of Cardiff / Oxford Brookes University

Mon, Jul 12 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Balliol College, Oxford / Queens' College, Cambridge

Mon, Jul 19 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Peterhouse, Cambridge / University of Exeter

Mon, Jul 26 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

University of York / Royal College of Music

Mon, Aug 2 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Newnham College, Cambridge / University of Southampton

Mon, Aug 9 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Christ's College, Cambridge / University of Liverpool

Mon, Aug 16 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Downing College, Cambridge / St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Aug 23 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

Newcastle University / Sheffield University

Mon, Aug 30 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

University College, London / Hertford College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 6 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Durham University / Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 13 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

Edinburgh University / Jesus College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 20 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

University of the Arts London / Imperial College London

Mon, Sep 27 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Merton College, Oxford / St John's College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 11 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

University of Cardiff / University of Exeter

Mon, Oct 18 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

St Andrews University / St John's College, Cambridge

Sat, Sep 25 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Christ's College, Cambridge / Edinburgh University

Fri, Oct 1 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Oxford Brookes University / University of the Arts London

Fri, Oct 8 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

University of Exeter / University of York

Fri, Oct 15 2010 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Peterhouse, Cambridge / St John's College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 22 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

University College London / University of Sheffield

Mon, Nov 29 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Downing College, Cambridge / Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Dec 6 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Merton College, Oxford / Queens' College, Cambridge

Mon, Dec 13 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Newnham College, Cambridge / University of Bristol

Mon, Dec 20 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Christ's College, Cambridge / Oxford Brookes University

Sun, Jan 10 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

York University / Peterhouse, Cambridge

Sun, Jan 17 2010 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

Sheffield University / Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 24 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Queens' College, Cambridge / University of Bristol

Mon, Jan 31 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Oxford Brookes University / University of Sheffield

Mon, Feb 7 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Christ's College, Cambridge / Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 14 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Peterhouse Cambridge / Queens' College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 21 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

York University / University of Bristol

Mon, Feb 28 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

Magdalen College, Oxford / Queens' College, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 7 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E34

Oxford Brookes University / University of York

Mon, Mar 14 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E35

Sheffield University / University of York

Mon, Mar 21 2011 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E36

Peterhouse, Cambridge / Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 28 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

York University / Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Apr 4 2011 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 41

37 episodes

Season 42

37 episodes

E01

Trinity Laban vs York

Mon, Jul 16 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

St George's, London vs King's, Cambridge

Mon, Jul 23 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Wadham, Oxford vs Bristol

Mon, Aug 13 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Strathclyde vs Durham

Mon, Aug 20 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

Queen Mary, London vs Jesus, Oxford

Mon, Aug 27 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Magdalen, Oxford vs Sidney Sussex, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 3 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Lincoln, Oxford vs Manchester

Mon, Sep 10 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Imperial, London vs Jesus, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 17 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

St Andrews vs Bangor

Mon, Sep 24 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Pembroke, Cambridge vs Lancaster

Mon, Oct 1 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Bath vs Liverpool

Mon, Oct 8 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

UCL vs Exeter

Mon, Oct 15 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

New College, Oxford vs Homerton, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 22 2012 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Warwick vs Aberdeen

Mon, Oct 29 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Lincoln, Oxford vs Lancaster

Mon, Nov 5 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Homerton, Cambridge vs King's, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 12 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Pembroke, Cambridge vs Bath

Mon, Nov 19 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

York vs New College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 26 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Warwick vs King's, Cambridge

Mon, Dec 3 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

St George's, London vs Lancaster

Mon, Dec 10 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Magdalen, Oxford vs Manchester

Mon, Jan 7 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Bristol vs Imperial, London

Mon, Jan 14 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

University College, London vs Jesus, Oxford

Mon, Jan 21 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Bangor vs Durham

Mon, Jan 28 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Manchester vs Imperial, London

Mon, Feb 4 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

University College, London vs Bangor

Mon, Feb 11 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

Pembroke, Cambridge vs St George's, London

Sat, Feb 18 2012 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

New College, Oxford vs King's, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 25 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Manchester vs UCL

Tue, Feb 5 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Imperial, London vs Bangor

Mon, Mar 11 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

St George's, London vs New College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 18 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Pembroke, Cambridge vs King's, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 25 2013 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

Manchester vs St George's, London

Mon, Apr 1 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E34

Bangor vs King's, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 8 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E35

UCL vs New College, Oxford

Mon, Apr 15 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E36

Manchester vs Bangor

Mon, Apr 22 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

UCL vs Manchester

Mon, Apr 29 2013 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 43

37 episodes

Season 44

37 episodes

E01

Manchester vs Selwyn, Cambridge

Mon, Jul 14 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

Oxford Brookes vs Jesus, Oxford

Mon, Jul 21 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Bristol vs Courtauld Institute of Art

Mon, Jul 28 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

St Anne's College, Oxford vs Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge

Mon, Aug 11 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

St Peter's College, Oxford vs Sussex

Mon, Aug 18 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine vs London School of Economics

Mon, Aug 25 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Liverpool vs Sheffield

Mon, Sep 1 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Bath vs Glasgow

Mon, Sep 8 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

Leicester vs The Open University

Mon, Sep 15 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Trinity College, Cambridge vs St Andrews

Mon, Sep 22 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

University College London vs Exeter

Mon, Sep 29 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

Brasenose College, Oxford vs Durham University

Mon, Oct 6 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Corpus Christi College, Cambridge vs University of York

Mon, Oct 13 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Magdalen College, Oxford vs Pembroke College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 20 2014 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Open vs LSE

Mon, Oct 27 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Manchester vs Sussex

Mon, Nov 3 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Leicester vs Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 10 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Durham vs York

Mon, Nov 17 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Magdalen College, Oxford vs Open

Mon, Nov 24 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge vs Manchester

Mon, Dec 1 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine vs Bristol

Mon, Dec 8 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Liverpool vs Glasgow

Mon, Dec 15 2014 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Selwyn, Cambridge vs St Peter's, Oxford

Mon, Jan 5 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Oxford Brookes vs UCL

Mon, Jan 12 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Bristol vs Liverpool

Mon, Jan 19 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Oxford Brookes vs St Peter's, Oxford

Mon, Jan 26 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

Durham vs Gonville & Caius, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 2 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Magdalen College, Oxford vs Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 9 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Liverpool vs St Peter's College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 16 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Oxford Brookes vs Bristol

Mon, Feb 23 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge vs Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 2 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Durham vs Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 9 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

Bristol vs Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 16 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E34

Liverpool vs Durham

Mon, Mar 23 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E35

St Peter's College, Oxford vs Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 30 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E36

Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge vs Durham University

Mon, Apr 6 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

Magdalen College, Oxford vs Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 13 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 45

37 episodes

E01

Glasgow University vs Peterhouse, Cambridge

Mon, Jul 13 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Glasgow University and Peterhouse, Cambridge battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E02

Liverpool vs St Peter's College, Oxford

Mon, Jul 20 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Liverpool and St Peter's College battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E03

Kent vs Newcastle

Mon, Jul 27 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Kent and Newcastle battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E04

Manchester vs York

Mon, Aug 3 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Manchester and York battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E05

Swansea vs Nottingham

Mon, Aug 10 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Swansea and Nottingham battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E06

Institute of Cancer Research vs St. George's London

Mon, Aug 17 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Institute of Cancer Research and St. George's London battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E07

Christ's College, Cambridge vs Kellogg College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 24 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Christ's College, Cambridge and Kellogg College, Oxford battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E08

University of Sussex vs Queen's University Belfast

Mon, Aug 31 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

University of Sussex and Queen's University Belfast battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E09

King's College, Cambridge vs Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 7 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

King's College and Sidney Sussex battle it out for a place in the next phase of the competition.

E10

Reading vs Imperial College, London

Mon, Sep 14 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

St Catharine's College, Cambridge vs Southampton

Mon, Sep 21 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from St Catharine's college, Cambridge, fight it out against the team from the University of Southampton.

E12

Clare College, Cambridge vs University of Warwick

Mon, Sep 28 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In this episode it's a contest between Clare College, Cambridge, and the University of Warwick for a place in the second round of the student quiz.

E13

Queen Mary, London vs Nuffield College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 5 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

St John's College, Oxford vs Bristol

Mon, Oct 12 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

St Peter's College, Oxford vs Glasgow

Mon, Oct 19 2015 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Southampton vs Queen Mary, London

Mon, Oct 26 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge vs Imperial College London

Mon, Nov 2 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Warwick vs Nuffield College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 9 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Glasgow vs Newcastle

Mon, Nov 16 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Southampton vs Liverpool

Mon, Nov 23 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Christ's College, Cambridge vs York

Mon, Nov 30 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

St. George's, London vs Peterhouse, Cambridge

Mon, Dec 7 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Nottingham vs St Catharine's College, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 4 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students battle it out in the quiz show hosted by Jeremy Paxman, hoping to make it through to the quarter-finals.

E24

St John's College, Oxford vs Queen's University Belfast

Mon, Jan 11 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students battle it out in the quiz show hosted by Jeremy Paxman, hoping to make it through to the quarter-finals.

E25

York vs Peterhouse, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 18 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quarter-finals gets underway.

E26

St Catharine's College, Cambridge vs St John's College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 25 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman presents the second quarter-final of the series.

E27

Imperial College London vs Nuffield College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 1 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The third quarter final takes place.

E28

Newcastle University vs University of Liverpool

Mon, Feb 8 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The fourth quarter final takes place.

E29

St John's College, Oxford vs Peterhouse, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 22 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The fifth quarter-final takes place.

E30

St Catharine's College, Cambridge vs University of York

Mon, Feb 29 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Imperial College London vs University of Liverpool

Mon, Mar 7 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Nuffield College, Oxford vs Newcastle University

Mon, Mar 14 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

University of York vs Imperial College London

Mon, Mar 21 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman ask the questions in the quarter-final match.

E34

St John's College, Oxford vs Newcastle University

Mon, Mar 28 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the last of the quarter-finals and one more team will make it through to the semi-final stage of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E35

Peterhouse, Cambridge vs University of York

Mon, Apr 4 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

First semi-final.

E36

University of Liverpool vs St John's College, Oxford

Mon, Apr 11 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

Peterhouse, Cambridge vs St John's College, Oxford

Mon, Apr 18 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the grand final of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Season 46

37 episodes

E01

University of Sheffield vs University of Bristol

Mon, Jul 11 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the opening match of the quiz series for students the University of Sheffield takes on Bristol University for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E02

Corpus Christi College, Oxford vs Jesus College, Cambridge

Mon, Jul 18 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the second first round match, students from Corpus Christi College, Oxford do battle with Jesus College, Cambridge in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E03

University of Liverpool vs University of Warwick

Mon, Jul 25 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, the students representing the University of Liverpool battle it out with the University of Warwick for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E04

Queen's College, Cambridge vs Peterhouse, Cambridge

Mon, Aug 1 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Another first-round match where Queens' College, Cambridge, competes against Peterhouse, Cambridge, for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E05

Oriel College. Oxford vs University of Manchester

Mon, Aug 8 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students representing Oriel College, Oxford, compete with the University of Manchester in another first-round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E06

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs University of Nottingham

Mon, Aug 15 2016 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students representing Emmanuel College, Cambridge compete with the University of Nottingham for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E07

Balliol College, Oxford vs Imperial College London

Mon, Aug 22 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The team representing Balliol College, Oxford, fights it out against the Imperial College team for a place in the second round of the student quiz.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E08

Robinson College, Cambridge vs Wadham College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 29 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Robinson College, Cambridge, takes on Wadham College, Oxford, in another first-round match of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E09

Open University vs University of Salford

Mon, Sep 5 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from the Open University fight it out against Salford University for a place in the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E10

University of Edinburgh vs Durham University

Mon, Sep 12 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from the University of Edinburgh do battle with the students from the University of Durham for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E11

Wolfson College, Cambridge vs School of Oriental and African Studies

Mon, Sep 19 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, the students from Wolfson College, Cambridge, fight it out against the team from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E12

Queen's University Belfast vs Unversity of Birmingham

Mon, Sep 26 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is a contest tonight between Queen's University Belfast and the University of Birmingham for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E13

University of St Andrews vs Worcester College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 3 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the penultimate first-round match of the student quiz, the University of St Andrews clashes with Worcester College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E14

University of Glasgow vs University of East London

Mon, Oct 10 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the first-round matches when the students of the University of Glasgow fight it out against the University of East London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E15

Jesus College, Cambridge vs Queens' College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 17 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the two highest-scoring loser matches tonight when two teams get a second chance to make it to the second round.

E16

Durham University vs School of Oriental and African Studies

Mon, Oct 31 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the two highest-scoring loser matches when two teams get another chance to make it to the second round.

E17

Open University vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Nov 7 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the first of the second-round matches, which sees two teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

E18

University of Birmingham vs University of St Andrews

Mon, Nov 14 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is another second-round match where two teams fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E19

University of East London vs University of Warwick

Mon, Nov 21 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round continues when two student teams make a bid to reach the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E20

School of Oriental and African Studies vs Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Dec 5 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams fight it out in the second round to get through to the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E21

Wolfson College, Cambridge vs Jesus College, Cambridge

Mon, Dec 5 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams fight it out in the second round to get through to the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E22

Robinson College, Cambridge vs Balliol College, Oxford

Mon, Dec 12 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues as two teams representing their universities aim to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E23

University of Bristol vs Oriel College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 2 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues as two teams representing their universities aim to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E24

Peterhouse, Cambridge vs Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 9 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the last of the second round matches students representing two more universities battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E25

Wolfson College, Cambridge vs Balliol College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 16 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the quarter-finals and two student teams fight it out to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E26

University of Bristol vs Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 23 2017 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue as two teams of university students do battle to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E27

University of Warwick vs Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 30 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Pressure is mounting as the quarter-finals continue in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E28

University of Edinburgh vs University of Birmingham

Mon, Feb 6 2017 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Emmanuel Collegem, Cambridge vs Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 13 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage continues as teams representing two more universities fight it out to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E30

University of Warwick vs University of Bristol

Mon, Feb 20 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage continues as teams representing two more universities fight it out to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E31

University of Edinburgh vs Wolfson College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 27 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage continues as teams representing two more universities fight it out to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E32

University of Birmingham vs Balliol College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 6 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The pressure is increasing as the quarter-finals continue - find out tonight which team makes it to the next stage of the quiz for students.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E33

University of Warwick vs Wolfson College, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 13 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the penultimate quarter-final match in the long and winding road to the semi-finals of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E34

Corpus Christi College, Oxdford vs Balliol College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 20 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the quarter-finals, where one more team will make it through to the semi-final stage of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E35

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs Wolfson College, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 27 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the semis and one team find out if they have made it to the grand final of the quiz for students.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E36

University of Edinburgh vs Balliol College, Oxford

Mon, Apr 3 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the last of the semi-finals and the penultimate match in this series, as two teams compete for a place in the grand final.

E37

Cambridge battles vs Balliol College, Oxford

Mon, Apr 10 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the grand final of the student quiz, when the winning team will be presented with the University Challenge trophy. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Season 47

37 episodes

E01

University of Edinburgh vs Ulster University

Mon, Jul 17 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the opening match of the quiz series for students, the University of Edinburgh takes on Ulster University for a place in the second round.

E02

Trinity College, Cambridge vs University of Bristol

Mon, Jul 24 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from Trinity College, Cambridge, do battle with Bristol University in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E03

University of Southampton vs Cardiff University

Mon, Jul 31 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students representing the University of Southampton battle it out with the University of Cardiff for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E04

St Edmund's College, Cambridge vs Magdalen College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 14 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight sees another first-round match when St Edmund's College, Cambridge, competes against Magdalen College, Oxford, for a place in the second round of the student quiz.

E05

University of York vs University of Warwick

Mon, Aug 21 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students representing the University of York compete with the University of Warwick in another first-round match.

E06

Oxford Brookes University vs Courtauld Institute of Art

Mon, Aug 28 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Oxford Brookes University students do battle with the Courtauld Institute of Art students for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E07

Trinity College, Oxford vs University College London

Mon, Sep 4 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The team representing Trinity College, Oxford, fights it out against the University College London team for a place in the second round of the student quiz.Jeremy Paxmanasks the questions.

E08

Sheffield Hallam University vs Newcastle University

Mon, Sep 11 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sheffield Hallam University takes on Newcastle University in another first-round match of the student quiz.Jeremy Paxmanasks the questions.

E09

University of Leicester vs Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 18 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from the University of Leicester fight it out against Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, for a place in the next stage of the competition.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E10

Imperial College London vs University of Strathclyde

Mon, Sep 25 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from Imperial College do battle with the students from the University of Strathclyde for a place in the second round.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E11

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs St Hugh's College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 2 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match the students from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, fight it out against the team from St Hugh's College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E12

University of St Andrews vs St John's College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 9 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is a contest tonight between the University of St Andrews and St John's College, Cambridge, for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E13

Corpus Christi College, Cambridge vs St Anne's College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 16 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the penultimate first-round match of the student quiz, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, clashes with St Anne's College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E14

Merton College, Oxford vs King's College London

Mon, Oct 23 2017 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the first-round matches tonight as the students of Merton College, Oxford, fight it out against King's College, London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E15

Ulster University vs St Anne's College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 30 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the two highest-scoring loser matches and two teams get a second chance to make it to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E16

University College London vs St Hugh's College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 6 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the two highest-scoring loser matches tonight when two teams get another chance to make it to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E17

University of Strathclyde vs Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 13 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

St John's College, Cambridge vs Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 20 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the next of the second-round matches, another two teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E19

University of Warwick vs Ulster University

Mon, Nov 27 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two student teams make a bid to reach the quarter-final stage of the competition.

E20

University College London vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Dec 4 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams fight it out in the second round to get through to the quarter-final stage of the competition.

E21

University of Bristol vs Trinity College, Oxford

Mon, Dec 18 2017 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the second round stage of the competition for students, two more teams do battle to reach the quarter-finals.

E22

Newcastle University vs University of Southampton

Mon, Jan 8 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues when two teams representing their universities aim to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E23

Fitzwilliam College Cambridge VS Magdalen College Oxford

Mon, Jan 15 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues when two teams representing their universities aim to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E24

Oxford Brooks University vs Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 22 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the last of the second-round matches, students representing two more universities battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E25

The University of Bristol vs Newcastle University

Mon, Jan 29 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the quarter-finals when two student teams fight it out to reach the next stage of the competition.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E26

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge VS Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 5 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue when two teams of university students do battle to reach the next stage in the competition.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E27

St John's College, Cambridge VS Ulster University

Mon, Feb 12 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Pressure is mounting as the quarter-finals continue in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E28

University of Edinburgh vs Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 19 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Newcastle University vs St John's College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 26 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another quarter-final match find out which university team makes it to the next stage of the quiz for students.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E30

University of Bristol vs Ulster University

Mon, Mar 5 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another quarter-final match two teams of students aim to reach the next stage of the quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E31

Merton College, Oxford vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Mar 12 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The gruelling quarter-finals continue as two student teams vie to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E32

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge vs Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 19 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The pressure is increasing as the quarter-finals continue. Which team will make it to the next stage of the quiz for students? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E33

University of Bristol vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Mar 26 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the penultimate quarter-final match in the long and winding road to the semi-finals of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E34

Newcastle University vs Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 2 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the quarter-finals and one more team make it through to the semi-final stage of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E35

St John's College, Cambridge vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Apr 9 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the semi-finals, when one team find out if they have made it to the grand final of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E36

Merton College, Oxford vs Newcastle University

Mon, Apr 16 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the last of the semis and the penultimate match in the series, find out which team reaches a place in the grand final of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E37

St John's College, Cambridge vs Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Apr 23 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the grand final of the quiz for students, when the winning team will be presented with the University Challenge trophy. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Season 48

37 episodes

E01

University of Warwick vs University of Exeter

Mon, Jul 16 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the opening match of the quiz series for students the University of Warwick takes on Exeter University for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E02

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs University of Glasgow

Mon, Jul 23 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, do battle with Glasgow University in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E03

Pembroke College, Oxford vs Downing College, Cambridge

Mon, Jul 30 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, the students representing Pembroke College, Oxford, battle it out with Downing College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E04

School of Oriental and African Studies vs Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Aug 13 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

This episode sees another first-round match when SOAS competes against Darwin College, Cambridge, for a place in the second round of the student quiz.

E05

Clare College, Cambridge vs Hertford College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 20 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students representing Clare College, Cambridge, compete with Hertford College, Oxford, in another first-round match.

E06

University of Strathclyde vs Durham University

Mon, Aug 27 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Strathclyde University students do battle with the University of Durham students for a place in the second round.

E07

University of York vs St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Sep 3 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The team representing York University fights it out against the St Edmund Hall, Oxford, team for a place in the second round of the student quiz.

E08

University of Edinburgh vs Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 10 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Edinburgh University takes on Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, in another first-round match of the student quiz.

E09

University of Bristol vs Queen's University Belfast

Mon, Sep 17 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from the University of Bristol fight it out against Queen's University Belfast for a place in the next stage of the competition.

E10

University of London Institute in Paris vs Goldsmiths, University of London

Mon, Sep 24 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, two University of London colleges - the London Institute in Paris and Goldsmiths - do battle for a place in the second round.

E11

St Peter's College, Oxford vs Pembroke College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 1 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match the students from St Peter's College, Oxford, fight it out against the team from Pembroke College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E12

University College London vs King's College London

Mon, Oct 8 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is a contest between UCL and King's College, London, for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E13

University of East London vs the University of Manchester

Mon, Oct 22 2018 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the penultimate first round match of the student quiz, the University of East London clashes with Manchester University. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E14

Keble College, Oxford vs University of East Anglia

Mon, Oct 29 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the last of the first-round matches, the students of Keble College, Oxford, fight it out against the University of East Anglia. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E15

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs King's College London

Mon, Nov 5 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the first of the two highest-scoring loser matches, two teams get another chance to make it to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E16

Hertford College, Oxford vs University of Exeter

Mon, Nov 12 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the two highest-scoring loser matches as two teams get another chance to make it to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E17

St Peter's College, Oxford vs Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 19 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the second-round matches as two teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E18

Hertford College, Oxford vs the University of Manchester

Mon, Nov 26 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another second-round match, two teams fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E19

University of Edinburgh vs University College London

Mon, Dec 3 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round continues as two student teams make a bid to reach the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E20

Clare College, Cambridge vs St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Dec 10 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams fight it out in the second round to get through to the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E21

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Glasgow

Mon, Dec 17 2018 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the second round stage of the competition for students, two more teams do battle to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E22

Durham University vs Keble College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 7 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues as two teams representing their universities aim to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E23

Downing College, Cambridge vs Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 14 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues as two teams representing their universities aim to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E24

University of Warwick vs University of Bristol

Thu, Feb 21 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

University of Glasgow vs Durham University

Mon, Jan 28 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Darwin College, Cambridge vs University of Bristol

Mon, Feb 4 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

University of Manchester vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Feb 11 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Feb 18 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Durham University vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Feb 25 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

University of Glasgow vs University of Manchester

Mon, Mar 4 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

University of Bristol vs St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Mar 11 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Darwin College, Cambridge vs Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 18 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

University of Edinburgh vs the University of Bristol

Mon, Mar 25 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E34

University of Manchester vs Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 1 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the last of the quarter-finals and one more team will make it through to the semi-final stage of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E35

Durham University vs University of Edinburgh

Mon, Apr 8 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the first of the semi-finals and one team find out if they have made it to the grand final of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E36

St Edmund Hall, Oxford vs Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 15 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

University of Edinburgh vs St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Apr 22 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 49

37 episodes

E01

University of Lancaster vs Glasgow University

Mon, Jul 15 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the opening match of the quiz series for students, the University of Lancaster takes on Glasgow University for a place in the second round.

E02

Corpus Christi College, Cambridge vs Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Jul 22 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the second of the student quiz's first-round matches, four students from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge pit their wits against a team from Merton College, Oxford in a bid to reach the second stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E03

Magdalen College, Oxford vs York University

Mon, Jul 29 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the third of the student quiz's first-round matches, four students from Magdalen College, Oxford pit their wits against a team from the University of York in a bid to reach the second stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E04

University of Birmingham vs University of Bristol

Mon, Aug 5 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the forth of the student quiz's first-round matches, four students from the University of Birmingham pit their wits against a team from the University of Bristol in a bid to reach the second stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E05

Wolfson College, Cambridge vs St John's College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 12 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The fifth first-round match sees an Oxbridge clash as four students from Wolfson College, Cambridge pit their wits against a team from St John's College, Oxford in a bid to reach the second stage. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E06

Edinburgh University vs Birkbeck, London

Mon, Aug 19 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Jesus College, Oxford vs. Manchester University

Mon, Sep 2 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The team representing Jesus College, Oxford, fights it out against Manchester University for a place in the second round of the student quiz.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E08

Durham University vs Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 9 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

LSE vs Courtauld Institute of Art

Mon, Sep 16 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Southampton

Mon, Sep 23 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Open University vs University of Huddersfield

Mon, Oct 7 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

Wolfson College, Oxford vs University of Sheffield

Mon, Oct 14 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Imperial College London vs Brasenose College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 21 2019 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford vs Downing College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 28 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

University of Sheffield vs Jesus College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 4 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

University of York vs Durham University

Mon, Nov 11 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

University of Birmingham vs Jesus College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 18 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

University of Southampton vs Durham University

Mon, Nov 25 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Courtauld Institute of Art vs the University of Glasgow

Mon, Dec 2 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Imperial College London vs St John's College, Oxford

Mon, Dec 9 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

University of Huddersfield vs the University of Manchester

Mon, Dec 16 2019 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Trinity College, Cambridge vs Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford

Mon, Jan 6 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues, with two teams representing their universities aiming to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E23

Wolfson College, Oxford vs the University of Edinburgh

Mon, Jan 13 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz for students continues, with two teams representing their universities aiming to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E24

Magdalen College, Oxford vs Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 20 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

University of Manchester vs Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Jan 27 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Wolfson College, Oxford vs Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 3 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

Jesus College, Oxford vs Durham University

Mon, Feb 10 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Courtauld Institute of Art vs Imperial College London

Mon, Feb 17 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Trinity College, Cambridge vs Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 24 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

University of Manchester vs Wolfson College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 2 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Durham University vs Imperial College London

Mon, Mar 9 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The gruelling quarter-finals continue as two student teams vie to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E32

Jesus College, Oxford vs Courtauld Institute of Art

Mon, Mar 16 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The pressure is increasing as the quarter-finals continue. Which team will make it to the next stage of the quiz for students?

E33

Wolfson College, Oxford vs Durham University

Mon, Mar 23 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the penultimate quarter-final match in the long and winding road to the semi-finals of the quiz for students.

E34

Trinity College, Cambridge vs Jesus College, Oxford

Mon, Mar 30 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the last of the quarter-finals as one more team make it through to the semi-final stage of the quiz for students.

E35

Corpus Christi College, Cambridge vs Durham University

Mon, Apr 6 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the first of the semi-finals, one team find out if they have made it to the grand final of the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E36

Imperial College London vs Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 13 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the last of the semis and the penultimate match in the series, find out which team reaches a place in the grand final of the quiz for students.

E37

Corpus Christi College, Cambridge vs Imperial College London

Mon, Apr 20 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is the grand final of the quiz for students. Which team will lift the University Challenge trophy? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Season 50

37 episodes

E01

University of Glasgow vs University of Exeter

Mon, Jul 13 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman presides as the academic quiz returns for its 27th series since the revival of the show in 1995, with the opening match of the first round seeing four students from the University of Glasgow take on a quartet from the University of Exeter.

E02

University of Leicester vs University of Durham

Mon, Jul 20 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from the University of Leicester do battle with the University of Durham in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students.

E03

Linacre College, Oxford vs The Open University

Mon, Jul 27 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, the students representing Linacre College, Oxford, battle it out with the Open University for a place in the second round.

E04

Imperial College London vs University of Strathclyde

Mon, Aug 3 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Tonight sees another first-round match as Imperial College competes against the University of Strathclyde for a place in the second round of the student quiz.

E05

University of Reading vs Birkbeck, University of London

Mon, Aug 10 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students representing the University of Reading compete with Birkbeck College, London, in another first-round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E06

Balliol College, Oxford vs Clare College, Cambridge

Mon, Aug 17 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Balliol College, Oxford, students do battle with Clare College, Cambridge, for a place in the second round.

E07

University of Bristol vs Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 24 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The team representing the University of Bristol fights it out against the Corpus Christi College, Oxford, team for a place in the second round of the student quiz.

E08

Darwin College, Cambridge vs University of St Andrews

Mon, Aug 31 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Darwin College, Cambridge, takes on the University of St Andrews in another first-round match of the student quiz.

E09

University of York vs King's College, London

Mon, Sep 7 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, students from the University of York fight it out against King's College, London, for a place in the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E10

Merton College, Oxford vs Wolfson College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 14 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, Merton College, Oxford, plays Wolfson College, Cambridge, for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E11

Royal Academy of Music vs St John's College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 21 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, the students from the Royal Academy of Music fight it out against the team from St John's College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E12

University of Warwick vs Wolfson College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 28 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It is a contest between the University of Warwick and Wolfson College, Oxford, for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E13

Edinburgh vs Manchester

Mon, Oct 5 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Magdalene, Cambridge vs University College

Mon, Oct 12 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Imperial vs Exeter

Mon, Oct 19 2020 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Linacre, Oxford vs Edinburgh

Mon, Oct 26 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Imperial vs St Andrews

Mon, Nov 2 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Manchester vs Strathclyde

Mon, Nov 9 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Merton, Oxford vs Warwick

Mon, Nov 16 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Edinburgh vs Durham

Mon, Nov 23 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

St John's College, Cambridge vs Balliol College, Oxford

Mon, Nov 30 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Episode 22

Mon, Dec 7 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Episode 23

Mon, Dec 14 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Episode 24

Mon, Jan 4 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Episode 25

Mon, Jan 11 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the first of the quarter-finals tonight, with two teams competing to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E26

Episode 26

Mon, Jan 18 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue tonight, with two more teams doing battle to reach the next stage in the competition.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E27

Episode 27

Mon, Jan 25 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Episode 28

Mon, Feb 1 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Episode 29

Mon, Feb 8 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Episode 30

Mon, Feb 15 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Episode 31

Mon, Feb 22 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Episode 32

Mon, Mar 1 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

Imperial vs Durham

Mon, Mar 8 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E34

Magdalene, Cambridge vs Strathclyde

Mon, Mar 15 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E35

Imperial vs Warwick

Mon, Mar 22 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E36

Balliol, Oxford vs Magdalene, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 29 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

Episode 37

Mon, Apr 5 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 51

37 episodes

E01

King's College London vs University of Glasgow

Mon, Jul 12 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the opening match of the quiz series for students, King's College London takes on the University of Glasgow for a place in the second round.

E02

University College London vs St Hilda's College

Mon, Jul 19 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match, students from University College London do battle with St Hilda's College, Oxford in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students.

E03

London Business School vs Hertford College, Oxford

Mon, Jul 26 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs University of St Andrews

Mon, Aug 2 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as the first-round matches continue with Emmanuel College, Cambridge competing against the University of St Andrews for a place in the next round of the student quiz.

E05

Queen Mary University of London vs Oxford Brookes University

Mon, Aug 9 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as the first-round matches continue with Queen Mary University of London taking on Oxford Brookes University for a place in the next round of the student quiz.

E06

University of Strathclyde vs University of Reading

Mon, Aug 16 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Students from the University of Strathclyde do battle with the University of Reading for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E07

University of Durham vs Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Aug 23 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The team representing the University of Durham fights it out against Trinity College, Cambridge for a place in the second round of the student quiz.

E08

University of Exeter vs University of Manchester

Mon, Aug 30 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The University of Exeter takes on the University of Manchester in another first round match of the student quiz.

E09

University of Edinburgh vs Peterhouse, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 6 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match, students from the University of Edinburgh fight it out against Peterhouse, Cambridge for a place in the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E10

St John's College, Cambridge vs Imperial College, London

Mon, Sep 13 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match, St John's College, Cambridge plays Imperial College London for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E11

St Catharine's, Cambridge vs University College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 20 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match, the students from St Catharine's College, Cambridge, fight it out against the team from University College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E12

University of Dundee vs Royal Northern College of Music

Mon, Sep 27 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's a contest between the University of Dundee and the Royal Northern College of Music for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E13

Wolfson College, Oxford vs University of Bristol

Mon, Oct 4 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the penultimate first round match of the student quiz, Wolfson College, Oxford clashes with the University of Bristol to get to the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E14

University of Birmingham vs University of Sussex

Mon, Oct 11 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the last of the first-round matches tonight as the students of the University of Birmingham fight it out against the University of Sussex. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E15

Episode 15

Mon, Oct 18 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the first of the two highest scoring loser matches as two teams get a second chance to battle it out for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E16

Episode 16

Mon, Oct 25 2021 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the last of the two highest-scoring loser matches tonight, with two teams getting another chance to battle it out for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E17

Episode 17

Mon, Nov 1 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the first of the second round matches, with two teams battling it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E18

Episode 18

Mon, Nov 8 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's another second round match tonight as two teams fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E19

Episode 19

Mon, Nov 15 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round continues when two teams make a bid to reach the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E20

Episode 20

Mon, Nov 22 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams fight it out in the second round to get through to the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E21

Episode 21

Mon, Nov 29 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Episode 22

Mon, Dec 6 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Episode 23

Mon, Dec 13 2021 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more teams compete in the second round of the student quiz to try and make it through to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E24

Episode 24

Mon, Jan 3 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the last of the second round matches, two teams of students fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E25

Episode 25

Mon, Jan 10 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the first of the quarter-finals tonight, with two teams competing to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E26

Episode 26

Mon, Jan 17 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter finals continue tonight when two more teams do battle to reach the next stage in the competition.

E27

Episode 27

Mon, Jan 24 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue tonight as two more teams do battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E28

Episode 28

Mon, Jan 31 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue tonight, with two more teams doing battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E29

Quarter-final 5

Mon, Feb 7 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue tonight, with two more teams doing battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E30

Quarter-final 6

Mon, Feb 14 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue tonight as two more teams do battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E31

Episode 31

Mon, Feb 21 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue, with two more teams doing battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E32

Episode 32

Mon, Feb 28 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue tonight as two more teams do battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E33

Episode 33

Mon, Mar 7 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue when two more teams do battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E34

Episode 34

Mon, Mar 14 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue tonight, with two more teams doing battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E35

Semi-final 1

Mon, Mar 21 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two teams compete for a place in the grand final in the first of the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E36

Semi-final 2

Mon, Mar 28 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the second of the semi-finals, two teams do battle for the last spot in the grand final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E37

Grand Final

Mon, Apr 4 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The Grand Final sees the last two teams left standing compete to be crowned series champions.Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Season 52

37 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Mon, Aug 29 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The University of Bristol plays Durham University in the first match of the series, with a place in the second round at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E02

Episode 2

Mon, Sep 5 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz for students continues with teams representing the Open University and Newcastle University facing off for a place in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E03

Episode 3

Mon, Sep 12 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Another first-round match in the quiz competition for students. The London School of Economics faces off against University College, Oxford for a place in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E04

Episode 4

Mon, Sep 19 2022 7:05 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match in the quiz competition for students, Coventry University makes its debut appearance against a team from Cardiff University, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E05

Episode 5

Mon, Sep 26 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for students continues. Cranfield University makes its first appearance since 1999 against four students from Royal Holloway, University of London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E06

Episode 6

Mon, Oct 3 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The University of Glasgow takes on Queen's University Belfast in another first-round match in the quiz competition for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E07

Episode 7

Mon, Oct 10 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Teams from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and the University of St Andrews put fingers on buzzers for the first time as round one of the quiz competition for students continues. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E08

Episode 8

Mon, Oct 17 2022 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Teams from the University of Sheffield and University College London take to the buzzers for the first time in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E09

Episode 9

Tue, Oct 25 2022 6:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for students continues with Oriel College, Oxford playing Christ's College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E10

Episode 10

Tue, Nov 1 2022 8:45 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jesus College, Cambridge and St Catherine's College, Oxford are both hoping to earn themselves a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E11

Episode 11

Tue, Nov 8 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Balliol College, Oxford takes on the University of Southampton in another first round match in the quiz competition for students, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E12

Episode 12

Tue, Nov 15 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As the first round of the quiz competition for students draws to a close, teams from the universities of Bangor and Nottingham put fingers on buzzers for the first time. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E13

Episode 13

Mon, Nov 21 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the penultimate match of the first round. Newnham College, Cambridge, face the Courtauld Institute of Art for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E14

Episode 14

Mon, Nov 28 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the last of the first-round matches, Robert Gordon University return to the competition for the first time in 28 years to face the University of Roehampton, appearing for the first time ever. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E15

Episode 15

Mon, Dec 5 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two of the four highest-scoring losing teams from the first round play for one of the two spots remaining in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E16

Episode 16

Mon, Dec 12 2022 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more of round one's highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E17

Episode 17

Mon, Jan 2 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the 2022/23 competition begins tonight. Two teams of students go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E18

Episode 18

Mon, Jan 9 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round continues tonight, with two more teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E19

Episode 19

Mon, Jan 16 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round continues, with two more teams of students eager to snatch a second win and the place in the quarter-finals that goes with it. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E20

Episode 20

Mon, Jan 23 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round continues, with two more teams of students locking horns for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E21

Episode 21

Mon, Jan 30 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With half the quarter-final places filled, two more teams of students return for a second-round match, both hoping to be the next team to join this year's final eight. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E22

Episode 22

Mon, Feb 6 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more teams of students return for a second-round match, with three places in the quarter-finals still up for grabs. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E23

Episode 23

Mon, Feb 13 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the penultimate match of the second round, two more teams of students face off for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E24

Episode 24

Mon, Feb 20 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the 2022/23 competition ends tonight. Two more teams of students face off for a place in this year's quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E25

Episode 25

Mon, Feb 27 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage of the tournament begins. Two teams are looking for the first of the two wins they need to advance to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E26

Episode 26

Mon, Mar 6 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more teams return for their first quarter-final match out of a possible three. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E27

Episode 27

Mon, Mar 13 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more teams begin their quarter-final campaigns, hoping to secure the first of the two wins they need to progress to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E28

Episode 28

Mon, Mar 20 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The last of the eight quarter-finalists return to play their first of a maximum of three matches in this round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E29

Episode 29

Mon, Mar 27 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Phase two of the quarter-final stage begins tonight. Two teams who won their first quarter-finals return to play again, looking for the second win that will secure them a place in the semis. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E30

Episode 30

Mon, Apr 3 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Phase two of the quarter-finals continues. Two teams return needing a win to stay in the competition, having both lost their first matches in this round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E31

Episode 31

Mon, Apr 10 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue. Two more teams return for another qualification match; both have won one quarter-final already, and a second win will guarantee a place in the semis. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E32

Episode 32

Mon, Apr 17 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of quarter-finals concludes with an elimination match. Two teams return having lost their first quarter-finals; a second loss here means they leave the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E33

Episode 33

Mon, Apr 24 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage continues, with two teams who have both won one match and lost another having one last chance to qualify for the semi-finals, with the losing quartet being eliminated. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E34

Episode 34

Mon, May 8 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the last of the quarter-final matches. Two teams return having won one quarter-final and lost another. Whoever wins will take the last place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E35

Episode 35

Mon, May 15 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The semi-finals of the tournament begin. The first of the four remaining teams do battle for a place in the series final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E36

Episode 36

Mon, May 22 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the second of the series semi-finals, two more teams of students face off for a place in the grand final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

E37

Grand Final

Mon, May 29 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the grand final of the series. Of the 28 teams that started the tournament, only two remain - but which will lift the trophy? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Season 53

37 episodes

E01

Trinity Cambridge v Manchester

Mon, Jul 17 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Amol Rajan takes over hosting duties from Jeremy Paxman as the academic quiz returns for its 30th series since the revival of the show in 1994. The opening match of the first round sees Trinity College, Cambridge taking on the University of Manchester.

E02

Aberdeen v Birmingham

Mon, Jul 24 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for teams of university students continues. University of Aberdeen face University of Birmingham for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E03

Birkbeck v Oxford Brookes

Mon, Jul 31 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for teams of university students continues. Birkbeck, University of London faces Oxford Brookes for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E04

Southampton v Christ Church, Oxford

Mon, Aug 7 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for teams of university students continues. Southampton faces Christ Church, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E05

Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs Jesus College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 14 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. Emmanuel College, Cambridge face Jesus College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E06

King's College, Cambridge v UCL

Mon, Aug 21 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the 's quiz competition for teams of university students continues. King's College, Cambridge, face UCL for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E07

UEA v Strathclyde

Mon, Aug 28 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. University of East Anglia face University of Strathclyde for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E08

Open University v Hertford College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 4 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. The Open University face Hertford College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E09

Balliol, Oxford v Imperial

Mon, Sep 11 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of this year's quiz competition for teams of university students continues. Balliol College, Oxford face Imperial College London for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E10

Sheffield v Loughborough

Mon, Sep 18 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. University of Sheffield face Loughborough University for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E11

Warwick v Wolfson College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 25 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. University of Warwick face Wolfson College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E12

Bangor v Edinburgh

Mon, Oct 2 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. Bangor University face University of Edinburgh for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E13

Lincoln College, Oxford v King's College London

Mon, Oct 9 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. Lincoln College, Oxford, face King's College London for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E14

York v Northeastern University - London

Mon, Oct 16 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the final match in round one of the quiz for teams of university students. The university of York faces Northeastern University - London for a place in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E15

Trinity College, Cambridge v Southampton

Mon, Oct 23 2023 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Two of the highest-scoring losing teams from round one now have a second chance to progress. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E16

Oxford Brookes v Open University

Mon, Oct 30 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Two of the highest-scoring losing teams from round one now have a second chance to progress. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E17

Warwick v Trinity College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 6 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of this year's quiz competition for students begins. Warwick and Trinity College, Cambridge compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E18

UEA v Open University

Mon, Nov 13 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. UEA and the Open University compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E19

Christ Church, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 20 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Christ Church College, Oxford and Emmanuel College, Cambridge compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E20

Hertford College, Oxford v UCL

Mon, Nov 27 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Hertford College, Oxford and UCL compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E21

Manchester v Edinburgh

Mon, Dec 4 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Manchester competes against Edinburgh for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E22

York v Birkbeck

Mon, Dec 11 2023 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. York competes with Birkbeck for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E23

Sheffield vs Aberdeen

Mon, Jan 1 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Two more teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E24

Lincoln College, Oxford v Imperial College London

Mon, Jan 8 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the quiz competition for students concludes. Lincoln College, Oxford and Imperial College London compete for the last place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E25

Manchester v Birkbeck

Mon, Jan 15 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage of this year's quiz competition for students begins as Birkbeck, University of London face the University of Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E26

Sheffield v Imperial College London

Mon, Jan 22 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Sheffield play Imperial College London in the first of a possible three quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E27

Trinity College, Cambridge v Open University

Mon, Jan 29 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Trinity College, Cambridge and the Open University play their first of a possible three quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E28

UCL v Christ Church, Oxford

Mon, Feb 5 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. University College London and Christ Church, Oxford play their first of a possible three quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E29

Manchester v Imperial College London

Mon, Feb 12 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Manchester and Imperial College London return for a second quarter-final, with a place in the semis at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E30

Birkbeck v Sheffield

Mon, Feb 19 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Birkbeck and Sheffield return for a second quarter-final, which they must win to stay in the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E31

Trinity College Cambridge v UCL

Mon, Feb 26 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Trinity College, Cambridge face UCL in the second quarter-final, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E32

Open University v Christ Church, Oxford

Mon, Mar 4 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams return for a second quarter-final, which they must win to stay in the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E33

Manchester v Christ Church, Oxford

Mon, Mar 11 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage of the quiz competition for students nears its end, with Manchester facing Christ Church, Oxford for one last chance to qualify for the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E34

Episode 34

Mon, Mar 18 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage of the quiz competition for students nears its end. Two more teams have one last chance to qualify for the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E35

Semi-Final 1

Mon, Mar 25 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams go head-to-head in the first of this year's semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E36

Semi-Final 2

Mon, Apr 1 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams go head-to-head in the last of this year's semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E37

The Final

Mon, Apr 8 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the grand final of this year's quiz competition for teams of university students. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

Season 54

37 episodes

E01

Queen's, Belfast v Liverpool

Mon, Aug 12 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The 2024-25 series of University Challenge begins with Queen's University Belfast taking on Liverpool for a place in the second round, with Amol Rajan asking the questions.

E02

Open University v UCL

Mon, Aug 19 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round continues with a match between the Open University and UCL. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E03

Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge v Bristol

Mon, Aug 26 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge take on the University of Bristol, with a place in the second round at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E04

Warwick v UEA

Mon, Sep 2 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Teams from the University of Warwick and the University of East Anglia prepare to face their first starter for ten. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E05

St Catharine's College, Cambridge v Wadham College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 9 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

St Catharine's College, Cambridge and Wadham College, Oxford go head-to-head in another first round heat. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E06

Imperial v Manchester

Mon, Sep 16 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Imperial College London begin their title defence with a match against the University of Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E07

Reading v Exeter

Mon, Sep 23 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match, Reading take on Exeter for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E08

Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck

Mon, Sep 30 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match, Darwin College, Cambridge take on Birkbeck for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E09

Oriel College, Oxford v Durham

Mon, Oct 7 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Oriel College, Oxford plays Durham University for a place in the second round of the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E10

Exeter College, Oxford v Christ's College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 14 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round match, teams from Exeter College, Oxford and Christ's College, Cambridge put fingers on buzzers for the first time. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E11

St Andrews v Cardiff

Mon, Oct 21 2024 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Teams of students from St Andrews and Cardiff University compete for a place in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E12

Leeds v Edinburgh

Mon, Oct 28 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The University of Leeds plays the University of Edinburgh for one of the few remaining places in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E13

LSE v Leicester

Mon, Nov 4 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The London School of Economics faces the University of Leicester in the penultimate first-round heat. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E14

SOAS v St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Nov 11 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Round one concludes with a match between SOAS, University of London and St Edmund Hall, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E15

UCL v St Andrews

Mon, Nov 18 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With the first round of matches complete, two of the highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E16

Durham v SOAS

Mon, Nov 25 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more of the highest-scoring losing teams from round one go head-to-head for the final place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E17

UCL v LSE

Mon, Dec 2 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round begins tonight. Two of the 16 remaining teams are putting fingers back on buzzers for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E18

Durham v Open University

Mon, Dec 9 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the competition continues, with two more teams returning to compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E19

Exeter v Bristol

Mon, Dec 16 2024 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Amol Rajan asks the questions as two more student teams return to play a second-round match, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.Release date:16 December 2024

E20

Darwin College, Cambridge v Edinburgh

Mon, Jan 6 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more teams of students go head-to-head for a place in this year's quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E21

Wadham College, Oxford v Imperial College

Mon, Jan 13 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Round two of the tournament continues. Amol Rajan asks the questions as two more student teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals.

E22

Christ's College, Cambridge vs St Edmund Hall, Oxford

Mon, Jan 20 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Amol Rajan asks the questions as two more student teams return to play a second-round match, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

E23

Cardiff v Queen's, Belfast

Mon, Jan 27 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Cardiff face Queen's University Belfast as both teams hope to qualify for the quarter-finals in the penultimate match of round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E24

Warwick v Oriel College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 3 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the competition comes to an end. Who will take the last spot in the quarter-finals? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E25

Imperial v Christ's College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 10 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the first of the quarter-final matches. The teams are looking to pick up the first of the two wins they need to reach the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E26

Queen's, Belfast v Warwick

Mon, Feb 17 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams play their first of a possible three quarter-finals. A win will take them one step closer to the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E27

UCL v Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Feb 24 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The double-elimination quarter-final stage continues. The team that wins will be halfway to a place in the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E28

Open University v Bristol

Mon, Mar 3 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Another two quarter-finalists face off, hoping to gain the first of the two wins they need to reach the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E29

Christ's College, Cambridge v Warwick

Mon, Mar 10 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage continues. Each team has won a quarter-final already, so a second win will see them into the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E30

Imperial v Queen's, Belfast

Mon, Mar 17 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage continues. Both teams lost their first quarter-final, and if they lose again here, they'll be eliminated. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E31

Darwin College, Cambridge v Bristol

Mon, Mar 24 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams return to play a second quarter-final, having won one already. If they can win again, they'll qualify for the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E32

UCL v Open University

Mon, Mar 31 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams return to play a second quarter-final, having lost their first. They need to win to stay in the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E33

Warwick v UCL

Mon, Apr 7 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As the quarter-final stage nears its end, two student teams have one last chance to claim their spot in the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E34

Queen's, Belfast v Bristol

Mon, Apr 14 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the last of the quarter-finals. Who will take the final place in the semis? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E35

Christ's College, Cambridge v Bristol

Mon, Apr 21 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In the first of the semi-finals, two student teams go head-to-head, hoping to take one step closer to lifting the series trophy. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E36

Darwin College, Cambridge v Warwick

Mon, Apr 28 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the second semi-final. Who will join last week's winners in the grand final? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E37

Grand Final

Mon, May 12 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the grand final. Only two student teams are still standing - which one will lift the series trophy? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

Season 55

37 episodes

E01

Sheffield v Warwick

Mon, Jul 14 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The series kicks off with a match between students from Sheffield and Warwick. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E02

UCL v SOAS

Mon, Jul 21 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the competition continues. Students from UCL take on a team from next-door neighbours SOAS. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E03

Bath v Southampton

Mon, Jul 28 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The University of Bath faces the University of Southampton in another first-round match. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E04

Newcastle v Edinburgh

Mon, Aug 4 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Another two teams of students put fingers on buzzers for the first time, representing Newcastle University and the University of Edinburgh. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E05

Manchester v New College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 11 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E06

Cardiff v Bristol

Mon, Aug 18 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the 2025/26 competition continues as Cardiff University faces the University of Bristol. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E07

Trinity College, Cambridge v Linacre College, Oxford

Mon, Aug 25 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first-round heat, students from Trinity College, Cambridge take on a team from Linacre College, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E08

Lincoln v Lancaster

Mon, Sep 1 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The University of Lincoln makes its debut in the competition against a team from Lancaster University. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E09

Green Templeton College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Sep 8 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In another first round match, competition debutants Green Templeton College, Oxford face a team from Cambridge's Darwin College. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E10

Trinity Hall, Cambridge v LSE

Mon, Sep 15 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the competition continues. Trinity Hall, Cambridge and the London School of Economics are the teams facing their first starters for ten. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E11

Durham v Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Sep 22 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The heats continue with a match between Durham University and Merton College, Oxford. A place in round two awaits the winner. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E12

Harper Adams v Strathclyde

Mon, Sep 29 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Harper Adams University makes its first ever appearance in this competition. Their opponents are from the University of Strathclyde. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E13

Imperial v Churchill College, Cambridge

Mon, Oct 6 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

In this first-round match, two institutions specialising in science go head-to-head - Imperial College London and Churchill College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E14

Magdalen College, Oxford v Robinson College, Cambridge

Tue, Oct 14 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of the competition concludes with a match between Magdalen College, Oxford and Robinson College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E15

SOAS v Imperial

Mon, Oct 20 2025 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two of the highest-scoring losing teams from the heats get a second chance to qualify for the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E16

Sheffield v New College, Oxford

Mon, Oct 27 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more of the highest-scoring losing teams from the heats compete for the final second round place. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E17

Magdalen College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Nov 3 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of the competition begins. Two teams of students go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E18

Sheffield v Strathclyde

Mon, Nov 10 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Round two of the competition continues. Two more teams of students battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E19

Southampton v Imperial

Mon, Nov 17 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more student teams return to play a second-round match. A place in the quarter-finals awaits the winner. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E20

Bristol v Warwick

Mon, Nov 24 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The round of sixteen continues. Two more teams of students return to play for a second time, hoping to earn themselves a quarter-final spot. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E21

LSE v Manchester

Mon, Dec 1 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round continues. Two more teams of students put fingers on buzzers for a second time, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E22

Trinity College, Cambridge v Edinburgh

Mon, Dec 8 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The round of 16 continues as another two teams of students set out to secure themselves a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E23

Lincoln v UCL

Mon, Dec 15 2025 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more teams of students compete for a place in the quarter-finals in the penultimate match of round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E24

Churchill College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 5 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the final match in the second round. Who will take the last spot in the quarter-finals? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E25

Manchester v Edinburgh

Mon, Jan 12 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The double-elimination quarter-final stage begins. Two of the eight remaining teams play their first of up to three matches in this round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E26

UCL v Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Jan 19 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The first round of quarter-finals continues. Two more teams are hoping to pick up the first of the two wins they need to qualify for the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E27

Darwin College, Cambridge v Sheffield

Mon, Jan 26 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two more teams of students play their first of at least two matches in this double-elimination quarter-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E28

Imperial v Warwick

Mon, Feb 2 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The last two quarter-finalists play their first of up to three matches in this round. A win will see them halfway to the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E29

Edinburgh v Merton College, Oxford

Mon, Feb 23 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second round of quarter-finals begins. The winner of this match becomes the first team through to this year's semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E30

Manchester v UCL

Mon, Mar 2 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two teams return to play a second quarter-final. Having both lost their first, they need to win this one to stay in the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E31

Sheffield v Imperial

Mon, Mar 9 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage continues. Having won one match already, the teams know that if they can win again here, they'll reach the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E32

Darwin College, Cambridge v Warwick

Mon, Mar 16 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-finals continue with another elimination match. Both teams lost their first quarter-final and can't afford to lose again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E33

Manchester v Sheffield

Mon, Mar 23 2026 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The quarter-final stage nears its conclusion. Two places in the semi-finals are still up for grabs - both teams are hoping to take one of them. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E34

Merton College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Mar 30 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the last quarter-final, and only one place remains in the semi-finals - who will take it? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E35

Edinburgh v Darwin College, Cambridge

Mon, Apr 6 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Two teams of students go head-to-head in the first of the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E36

Manchester v Imperial

Mon, Apr 13 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The second set of semi-finalists face off for a place in the final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

E37

Grand Final: Edinburgh v Manchester

Mon, Apr 20 2026 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the grand final. Who will lift the series trophy? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

Cast

Roger Tilling as Narrator

Jeremy Paxman as Presenter

Amol Rajan as Presenter

Bamber Gascoigne as Presenter

Don Murray-Henderson as Narrator

Jim Pope as Narrator

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