University Challenge
Specials
1992174 episodes
Episode 1
Pro-Celebrity Edition
Dec 28, 199230m
Episode 2
Press Special: Tabloids v Broadsheets
Jan 1, 199930m
Jeremy Paxman introduces a special edition of the academic quiz. Tabloid journalists pit their wits against reporters from the broadsheets.
Episode 3
Christmas 2011 - Episode 1
Dec 19, 201129m
Christmas University Challenge is a series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. The University of York takes on the University of Manchester in a first-round match, with guests including broadcaster and political columnist Steve Richards and Urban Splash Chairman Tom Bloxham MBE. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 4
Christmas 2011 - Episode 2
Dec 20, 201129m
Christmas University Challenge is a series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. In the second of the first round matches, graduates representing both Durham University and the University of Edinburgh fight it out for a place in the semi finals. Guests include author Minette Walters and politician Lord Steel. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 5
Christmas 2011 - Episode 3
Dec 21, 201129m
Christmas University Challenge is a series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. Magdalen College, Oxford do battle with University College London for a place in the semi-finals. Graduate guests include novelist Alan Hollinghurst and newsreader Fiona Armstrong. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 6
Christmas 2011 - Episode 4
Dec 22, 201129m
Christmas University Challenge is a series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. It is the penultimate first round match of the series, with graduates from both the University of Warwick and the University of Sheffield fighting it out in a bid to get through to the semi-finals. On the Warwick team, writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar and on the Sheffield team, head of Radio One George Ergatoudis. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 7
Christmas 2011 - Episode 5
Dec 24, 201129m
A series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. It is the last of the first-round matches, with Trinity College, Cambridge, battling it out with the University of St Andrews. Guests include comedy writer and television producer John Lloyd CBE and sports broadcaster Hazel Irvine. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 8
Christmas 2011 - Episode 6
Dec 25, 201129m
A series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the first of the semi-final matches.
Episode 9
Christmas 2011 - Episode 7
Dec 27, 201129m
A series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the last of the semi-final matches.
Episode 10
Christmas 2011 - Episode 8
Dec 28, 201129m
A series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the final of Christmas University Challenge.
Episode 11
Professionals 2008 - 1. Faculty of Advocates vs Hospital Consultants
Mar 31, 200830m
Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. A team representing the Faculty of Advocates battles a team of Hospital Consultants
Episode 12
Professionals 2008 - 2. Ministry of Justice v the Comedians
Apr 1, 200830m
Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. The Ministry of Justice v the Comedians.
Episode 13
Professionals 2008 - 3. Society of Authors v the National Physical Laboratory
Apr 7, 200830m
Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. Society of Authors v the National Physical Laboratory.
Episode 14
Professionals 2008. 4. Royal Academy of Engineering v the Lute Society
Apr 8, 200830m
Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. Royal Academy of Engineering v the Lute Society.
Episode 15
Professionals 2008. 5. Wild card playoff
Apr 14, 200830m
In the last of the first round matches, two teams battle for a place in the semi-final.
Episode 16
Professionals 2008. 6. First semi-final
Apr 15, 200830m
Two teams battle it out for a place in the final.
Episode 17
Professionals 2008. 7. Second semi-final
Apr 21, 200830m
Two teams battle it out for a place in the final.
Episode 18
Professionals 2008. 8. The Final
Apr 22, 200830m
The two teams battle to become the 2008 champions.
Episode 19
The Story So Far
Dec 27, 20081h
Documentary looking at the history of the iconic quiz show, featuring famous ex-contestants such as Stephen Fry and John Simpson, plus hosts Bamber Gascoigne and Jeremy Paxman.
Episode 20
Christmas 2012 - Episode 1
Dec 17, 201230m
A series of matches featuring teams of distinguished people from 14 UK universities. This episode is a first round match between the University of Bristol and the University of Leeds. Amongst the team members are Alistair McGowan and Jay Rayner. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 21
Christmas 2012 - Episode 2
Dec 18, 201230m
In the second of the first round matches, the Universities of Newcastle and Loughborough fight it out for a place in the semi-finals. Team members include Peter Gibbs and Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 22
Christmas 2012 - Episode 3
Dec 19, 201230m
This first round match sees distinguished people from New College, Oxford and the LSE do battle for a place in the semi-finals. Team members include Kate Mosse and Loyd Grossman. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 23
Christmas 2012 - Episode 4
Dec 20, 201230m
This first round match features the Universities of Liverpool and Cardiff who fight it out for a place in the next stage of the competition. Guests include Lawrence McGinty and Bill Turnbull. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 24
Christmas 2012 - Episode 5
Dec 21, 201230m
In another first round match the all-women team representing Newnham College, Cambridge do battle with the men from the University of Nottingham in a bid to reach the next stage of the competition. Team members include Diane Abbott MP and sports commentator Brian Moore. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 25
Christmas 2012 - Episode 6
Dec 31, 201230m
In this penultimate first-round match guests representing University of Exeter take on the alumni of University of Glasgow with the aim of reaching the semi-finals of this seasonal series. Team members include Neil Oliver and John O'Farrell. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 26
Christmas 2012 - Episode 7
Jan 1, 201330m
In the last of the first-round matches guests from University of Birmingham and University of East Anglia fight it out in a bid to reach the semi-finals. Team members include Anna Soubry MP and Charlie Higson. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 27
Christmas 2012 - Semi-Final 1
Jan 2, 201330m
The first of the semi-final matches in this Christmas series featuring special guests. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 28
Christmas 2012 - Semi-Final 2
Jan 3, 201330m
It is the last of the semi-final matches in the University Challenge Christmas quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 29
Christmas 2012 - Final
Jan 4, 201330m
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 30
Christmas 2013 - Reading v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Dec 20, 201330m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz. The first match is between the University of Reading, with BBC weather presenter Jay Wynne and writer Joan Smith, and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, with writer and comedian Rory McGrath and broadcaster Mary-Ann Ochota.
Episode 31
Christmas 2013 - Kent v Lancaster
Dec 21, 201330m
In the second of the first round matches, broadcasters Fi Glover and James Wong represent the University of Kent as it battles against the University of Lancaster, represented by food critic Matthew Fort and actor Roger Ashton-Griffiths.
Episode 32
Christmas 2013 - Aberystwyth v Keele
Dec 23, 201330m
Another first round match sees distinguished graduates from two of the UK's top universities battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. The University of Keele, with Steve Jackson, co-founder of Games Workshop, and Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England, plays the University of Aberystwyth with MPs Elfyn Llwyd and Dan Jarvis.
Episode 33
Christmas 2013 - Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge v Christ Church, Oxford
Dec 26, 201330m
Tonight's first-round match features notable graduates from two top UK universities, who will battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. The Gonville and Caius, Cambridge team includes Antiques Roadshow's Lars Tharp and historian and TV presenter Helen Castor. The Christ Church, Oxford team features Sky News political editor Adam Boulton and The Culture Show's Andrew Graham-Dixon.
Episode 34
Christmas 2013 - St Hugh's College, Oxford v Stirling
Dec 27, 201330m
In another first round match in the series for grown-ups, broadcaster Suzy Klein and writer Rowan Pelling represent St Hugh's, Oxford, as they play the University of Stirling, whose team includes Radio 4's Money Box presenter Paul Lewis and MSP Richard Lochhead.
Episode 35
Christmas 2013 - Leicester v Sussex
Dec 30, 201330m
It is the penultimate first-round match and two more teams fight it out to reach the semi-finals of the seasonal competition for grown-ups. Playing tonight are the University of Leicester team, which includes TV's Sue Cook and astronomer Heather Couper, and Sussex University, with sports presenter Rob Bonnet and former news announcer Alice Arnold.
Episode 36
Christmas 2013 - King's College London v Southampton
Dec 31, 201330m
In the last of the first round matches, guests include comedian and writer Rory Bremner and novelist Susan Hill from King's College, London. They play the University of Southampton team, which features Jason Cowley, editor of the New Statesman, and horticulturalist Stefan Buczacki.
Episode 37
Christmas 2013 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Southampton
Jan 1, 201430m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz.
Episode 38
Christmas 2013 - Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge v Lancaster
Jan 2, 201430m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz.
Episode 39
Christmas 2013 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Gonville and Caius, Cambridge
Jan 3, 201430m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz.
Episode 40
Champion of Champions
Apr 19, 201429m
In this University Challenge special match, two teams representing Magdalen College, Oxford and Manchester University do battle to become the Champion of Champions. They have each won University Challenge on four occasions - more than any other institution. The sides include a member from each of the four champion Magdalen and Manchester teams. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 41
Class of 2014 - Episode 1
Jul 7, 20141h
What does it take to make it on to the toughest quiz on television? For the student teams who appear on University Challenge, their quest begins months before they arrive in the studio to meet the formidable Jeremy Paxman. Now, for the very first time in the programme's history, the cameras have followed the students' journey every step of the way. With access to some of the most prestigious universities and colleges across the UK, this explores what drives the students to compete in this iconic contest, and watches them negotiate the minefield of selecting their perfect teams, then swot, cram and bond in preparation for the gruelling audition process. Only 28 teams will make the grade but who will have done enough to earn a coveted place in the competition? Narrated by Richard Osman.
Episode 42
Class of 2014 - Episode 2
Jul 8, 20141h
Over a hundred student quiz teams from all over the UK are about to discover whether they have earned a coveted place on the latest series of University Challenge. Having faced the gruelling interview and tackled the toughest test paper, they have done all they can - now it is time to learn their fate. For the successful 28 teams, their journey continues with an intense training period before heading to the studios in Salford's Media City. There they will come face to face with the formidable Jeremy Paxman and begin their quest to become University Challenge Champions 2015. Narrated by Richard Osman.
Episode 43
Christmas 2014 - Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford v Warwick
Dec 20, 201430m
The first match is between Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, with news presenter Cathy Newman and actor Sam Westi and the University of Warwick, with novelist Jonathan Coe and travel writer Simon Calder. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 44
Christmas 2014 - Hull v Newcastle
Dec 23, 201430m
In the second of the first round matches, journalists and broadcasters Dame Jenni Murray and Rosie Millard from University of Hull fight it out against the University of Newcastle with broadcaster Kate Adie and columnist Giles Fraser. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 45
Christmas 2014 - King's College, Cambridge v Royal Holloway
Dec 24, 201430m
Another first-round match sees distinguished graduates from two of the UK's top universities battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. King's College, Cambridge, with former BBC correspondent Martin Bell and Bishop David Walker, plays Royal Holloway, University of London, with journalist Francis Wheen and MP Valerie Vaz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 46
Christmas 2014 - Edinburgh v Leeds
Dec 25, 201430m
This match features notable graduates from two more top UK universities who battle it out for a place in the semi-finals. The University of Edinburgh team includes writer Philippa Gregory and BBC correspondent Allan Little and the University of Leeds team features ITV News Europe Editor James Mates and sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 47
Christmas 2014 - Trinity Hall, Cambridge v Balliol College, Oxford
Dec 26, 201430m
In another first round match Trinity Hall, Cambridge, including Dan Starkey who plays Strax in Doctor Who and Olympic gold medallist Tom James, face Balliol College, Oxford, with writer Charlotte Higgins and MP Sir Alan Beith. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 48
Christmas 2014 - York v Surrey
Dec 29, 201430m
In another first round match the University of York, featuring writer and broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis and archaeologist Helen Geake, face the University of Surrey, who include the presenter of Radio 4's The Life Scientific Jim Al-Khalili and writer Susan Blackmore. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 49
Christmas 2014 - Manchester Metropolitan v Goldsmiths
Dec 30, 201430m
In the final first round match actors Bernard Hill and John Thomson from Manchester Metropolitan University play BBC news reader Corrie Corfield and singer-songwriter Neil Innes representing Goldsmiths, University of London.
Episode 50
Christmas 2014 - Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford v Hull
Dec 31, 201430m
Series featuring distinguished graduates. The first of the semi-final matches featuring special guests who are graduates from two of the UK's top universities.
Episode 51
Christmas 2014 - Edinburgh v Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Jan 1, 201530m
Series featuring teams of distinguished graduates. The last of the semi final matches in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 52
Christmas 2014 - Final: Hull v Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Jan 2, 201530m
The grand final of the seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 53
Christmas 2015 - UCL v Birmingham
Dec 20, 201529m
It's the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The University College London team includes writer Lynne Truss and architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff, and the University of Birmingham team features weather presenter John Hammond and news presenter Joanna Gosling.
Episode 54
Christmas 2015 - Oriel, Oxford v Trinity, Cambridge
Dec 21, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. It's the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing in this episode are the Oriel College, Oxford, team, which includes screenwriter Peter Harness and The Gadget Show presenter Jon Bentley, and Trinity College, Cambridge, featuring Sky News political editor Faisal Islam and food writer Bee Wilson.
Episode 55
Christmas 2015 - Manchester v UEA
Dec 22, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. In the third match, the team from Manchester University, which features comedian Lucy Porter and The Thick of It writer Jesse Armstrong, fight it out for a place in the semis with the University of East Anglia, whose team includes Caroline Flint MP and Tim Bentinck, who plays David in The Archers.
Episode 56
Christmas 2015 - Christ's, Cambridge v Essex
Dec 23, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. In the fourth match of the Christmas series, Christ's College, Cambridge, with broadcaster Natalie Haynes and news correspondent James Reynolds, fights it out against the team from the University of Essex with Antiques Roadshow expert Rupert Maas and Radio 5 Live broadcaster Dotun Adebayo. Both teams are playing for a place in the semi-finals.
Episode 57
Christmas 2015 - Exeter v Magdalen, Oxford
Dec 24, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. In the Exeter University team are wildlife presenter Nick Baker and actor Barnaby Edwards, who plays a Dalek in Doctor Who. They fight it out for a place in the semis against Magdalen College, Oxford, featuring documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux and writer Matt Ridley.
Episode 58
Christmas 2015 - Aberdeen v Sheffield
Dec 28, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. It is the penultimate first-round match and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are the University of Aberdeen, with broadcaster Nicky Campbell and Kezia Dugdale, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, and Sheffield University, with science presenter Adam Hart and Nicci Gerrard, the thriller writer better known as Nicci French.
Episode 59
Christmas 2015 - Durham v LSE
Dec 29, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. It's the last first-round match, as two teams are up against each other for a place in the semis. The University of Durham team includes news presenter Tim Willcox and founder of the Eden Project Sir Tim Smith. Playing them is the LSE team, with financial whiz-kid Martin Lewis and Radio 4's Today presenter Justin Webb.
Episode 60
Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 1
Dec 30, 201529m
It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 61
Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 2
Dec 31, 201529m
Second semi-final in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 62
Christmas 2015 - The Grand Final
Jan 1, 201629m
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 63
Christmas 2015 - UCL v Birmingham
Dec 20, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. It's the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The University College London team includes writer Lynne Truss and architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff, and the University of Birmingham team features weather presenter John Hammond and news presenter Joanna Gosling.
Episode 64
Christmas 2015 - Oriel, Oxford v Trinity, Cambridge
Dec 21, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. It's the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing in this episode are the Oriel College, Oxford, team, which includes screenwriter Peter Harness and The Gadget Show presenter Jon Bentley, and Trinity College, Cambridge, featuring Sky News political editor Faisal Islam and food writer Bee Wilson.
Episode 65
Christmas 2015 - Manchester v UEA
Dec 22, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. In the third match, the team from Manchester University, which features comedian Lucy Porter and The Thick of It writer Jesse Armstrong, fight it out for a place in the semis with the University of East Anglia, whose team includes Caroline Flint MP and Tim Bentinck, who plays David in The Archers.
Episode 66
Christmas 2015 - Christ's, Cambridge v Essex
Dec 23, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. In the fourth match of the Christmas series, Christ's College, Cambridge, with broadcaster Natalie Haynes and news correspondent James Reynolds, fights it out against the team from the University of Essex with Antiques Roadshow expert Rupert Maas and Radio 5 Live broadcaster Dotun Adebayo. Both teams are playing for a place in the semi-finals.
Episode 67
Christmas 2015 - Exeter v Magdalen, Oxford
Dec 25, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. In the Exeter University team are wildlife presenter Nick Baker and actor Barnaby Edwards, who plays a Dalek in Doctor Who. They fight it out for a place in the semis against Magdalen College, Oxford, featuring documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux and writer Matt Ridley.
Episode 68
Christmas 2015 - Aberdeen v Sheffield
Dec 28, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. It is the penultimate first-round match and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are the University of Aberdeen, with broadcaster Nicky Campbell and Kezia Dugdale, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, and Sheffield University, with science presenter Adam Hart and Nicci Gerrard, the thriller writer better known as Nicci French.
Episode 69
Christmas 2015 - Durham v LSE
Dec 29, 201529m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the Christmas-themed quiz for distinguished university alumni. It's the last first-round match, as two teams are up against each other for a place in the semis. The University of Durham team includes news presenter Tim Willcox and founder of the Eden Project Sir Tim Smith. Playing them is the LSE team, with financial whiz-kid Martin Lewis and Radio 4's Today presenter Justin Webb.
Episode 70
Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 1
Dec 30, 201529m
It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 71
Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 2
Dec 31, 201529m
Second semi-final in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 72
Christmas 2015 - The Grand Final
Jan 1, 201629m
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 73
Christmas 2016 - Manchester v St Anne's, Oxford
Dec 19, 201629m
In the opening match of the series, a University of Manchester team featuring poet Simon Armitage and author Sarfraz Manzoor takes on a St Anne's College, Oxford side that includes Dame Mary Archer and broadcaster Janina Ramirez. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 74
Christmas 2016 - Kent v Sussex
Dec 20, 201629m
A University of Kent team with presenter Paul Ross and journalist Shiulie Ghosh battles a University of Sussex side featuring news presenter Dermot Murnaghan and comedian Hattie Hayridge for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 75
Christmas 2016 - City v Newcastle
Dec 21, 201629m
Journalist Samira Ahmed and Chair of Acas Sir Brendan Barber represent City, University of London, as they take on Newcastle University, whose team includes singer, songwriter and actor Wilko Johnson and TV presenter Charlie Webster. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 76
Christmas 2016 - Soas v Leeds
Dec 22, 201629m
A team representing Soas, featuring comedian Dom Joly and presenter Gus Casely-Hayford, take on a University of Leeds side that includes BBC economics editor Kamal Ahmed and Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 77
Christmas 2016 - Edinburgh v St Catharine's, Cambridge
Dec 23, 201629m
A team representing the University of Edinburgh, featuring actress Rachael Stirling and geneticist Steve Jones, take on a side from St Catharine's College, Cambridge, that includes Matthew Price, chief correspondent of Radio 4's Today programme, and novelist Joanne Harris. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 78
Christmas 2016 - Magdalene, Cambridge v St Hilda's, Oxford
Dec 25, 201629m
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In this penultimate first round match, both teams battle for a place in the semi-finals. Magdalene College, Cambridge, featuring radio and TV presenter Clemency Burton-Hill and Harry Potter film director Mike Newell, take on St Hilda's College, Oxford, with crime writer Val McDermid and historian Daisy Dunn. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 79
Christmas 2016 - Bristol v Nottingham
Dec 26, 201629m
A festive edition of the quiz, featuring distinguished university alumni. In the last first-round match, both teams battle for a place in the semi-finals. The University of Bristol team includes economist Will Hutton and Channel 4 presenter Kate Quilton. Playing them is the Nottingham University team, with weather presenter Nick Miller and Olympic canoeist David Florence. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 80
Christmas 2016 - Semi-Final 1
Dec 27, 201629m
It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 81
Christmas 2016 - Semi-Final 2
Dec 28, 201629m
It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 82
Christmas 2016 - The Grand Final
Dec 29, 201629m
It is the grand final of this festive competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities. Which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 83
Christmas 2017 - Durham University v Keble College, Oxford
Dec 24, 201729m
It is the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Durham team includes musician Rod Clements from the band Lindisfarne and actor Nick Mohammed. The Keble Oxford team includes comedian Katy Brand and children's author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 84
Christmas 2017 - Selwyn College, Cambridge v St Andrews University
Dec 26, 201729m
It is the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Competing today are Selwyn College, Cambridge, with screenwriter Robin French and comedian Viv Groskop, and St Andrews University, with BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor and writer Alistair Moffat. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 85
Christmas 2017 - University of York v University of Southampton
Dec 27, 201729m
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the University of York, with Daily Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire and Radio 3 presenter Tom Service. They fight it out for a place in the semis with the University of Southampton, whose team includes Times columnist Clare Foges and Front Row presenter John Wilson. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 86
Christmas 2017 - University of Leicester v UCL
Dec 28, 201729m
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, the University of Leicester, with Paralympian gold medallist Danielle Brown and Sky at Night presenter Pete Lawrence, fight it out against the UCL team, with BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen and president of the Royal College of Physicians Jane Dacre. Both teams are playing for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 87
Christmas 2017 - St John's College, Cambridge v St Edmund Hall, Oxford
Dec 29, 201729m
It is match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the St John's, Cambridge, team are screen writer Frederic Raphael and writer Laura Bates. They are fighting it out for a place in the semis against St Edmund Hall, Oxford, featuring Sky News presenter Anna Botting and screenwriter and comedian Emma Kennedy. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 88
Christmas 2017 - Queen Mary College, London v Cardiff University
Jan 1, 201829m
It is the penultimate first-round match in the Christmas quiz for alumni, and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are Queen Mary College, London, with Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson and broadcaster Adrian Chiles, against Cardiff University, with BBC World News presenter Laura Trevelyan and former cycling world champion Nicole Cooke. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 89
Christmas 2017 - Brunel University v Reading University
Jan 2, 201829m
It is the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni when two teams are up against each other for a place in the semis. Brunel University includes Chelsea footballer Eniola Aluko and former Olympian and broadcaster Iwan Thomas. Playing them is the Reading University team, with Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes-Games and gardening expert Pippa Greenwood. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 90
Christmas 2017 - Semi-Final 1
Jan 3, 201829m
It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 91
Christmas 2017 - Semi-Final 2
Jan 4, 201829m
It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions
Episode 92
Christmas 2017 - The Grand Final
Jan 5, 201829m
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 93
Christmas 2018 - Brasenose, Oxford v Bristol
Dec 24, 201829m
It is the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Brasenose, Oxford team includes Bargain Hunt expert Kate Bliss and Radio 4's More or Less presenter Tim Harford. The Bristol team includes McMafia author Misha Glenny and documentary presenter Iain Stewart. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 94
Christmas 2018 - Westminster University v University of East Anglia
Dec 25, 201829m
It is the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing on the Westminster team are TV presenter Danny Wallace and Royal Institution Christmas lecturer Sophie Scott. On the University of East Anglia team are comedian Arthur Smith and weather presenter Darren Bett. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 95
Christmas 2018 - Pembroke College, Cambridge v King's London
Dec 26, 201829m
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Pembroke College, Cambridge, with host of TV's Impossible Rick Edwards and former Olympic rower Cath Bishop. They fight it out for a place in the semis with King's College, London, whose team includes Any Answers? presenter Anita Anand and Radio 4 The Kitchen Cabinet panellist Zoe Laughlin. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 96
Christmas 2018 - Exeter University v Birmingham University
Dec 28, 201829m
It is match five of the special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the Exeter team are producer of The Generation Game and Red Dwarf Paul Jackson and news correspondent Jon Kay. They are fighting it out for a place in the semis against Birmingham University, featuring comedian Chris Addison and actor Nigel Lindsay. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 97
Christmas 2018 - St Catherine's, Oxford v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Dec 27, 201828m
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, St Catherine's College, Oxford, with Guardian drama critic Michael Billington and novelist Susie Boyt, fights it out against the Peterhouse, Cambridge team, with politician Lord Michael Howard and Coast's Mark Horton. Both teams are playing for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 98
Christmas 2018 - Sheffield University v Manchester University
Dec 31, 201829m
It is the penultimate first-round match in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are Sheffield University, with politician Lord David Blunkett and former Newsnight correspondent Paul Mason, against Manchester University, with journalist David Aaronovitch and Watchdog presenter Matt Allwright. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 99
Christmas 2018 - Edinburgh University v LSE
Jan 1, 201929m
It is the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni when two teams are up against each other for a place in the semis. Edinburgh University includes MP Joanna Cherry and comedian Mitch Benn. Playing them is the LSE team, with critic Ekow Eshun and writer Maya Jaggi. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 100
Christmas 2018 - Semi-Final 1
Jan 2, 201929m
It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 101
Christmas 2018 - Semi-Final 2
Jan 3, 201929m
It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 102
Christmas 2018 - The Grand Final
Jan 4, 201929m
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 103
Christmas 2019 - Leeds University v Clare College, Cambridge
Dec 23, 201928m
In the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, two teams do battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Leeds team includes the Reverend Richard Coles and Human Planet photographer Tim Allen. Their opponents are from Clare College, Cambridge, including writer and broadcaster Marcel Theroux and soprano Elin Manahan Thomas. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 104
Christmas 2019 - Birmingham City University v Wadham College, Oxford
Dec 24, 201928m
It is the second match of the Christmas quiz with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing for the Birmingham City team are Carole Boyd, who plays Linda Snell in the Archers, and gardener and broadcaster Bunny Guinness. Their opponents on the Wadham, Oxford, team include journalists and broadcasters Anne McElvoy and Jonathan Freedland. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 105
Christmas 2019 - Guildhall School of Music and Drama v UCL
Dec 25, 201928m
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni, the team from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama features actors Monica Dolan, from BBC comedy W1A, and Holby City’s Bob Barrett. They fight it out for a place in the semis with the team from UCL, featuring BBC news presenter Maryam Moshiri and Arctic explorer Pen Hadow. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 106
Christmas 2019 - Liverpool v Hull
Dec 26, 201928m
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, the Liverpool team, with actor Anna Maxwell Martin and broadcaster Roger Bolton, fight it out against the Hull team, with comedian Lucy Beaumont and novelist Tracy Borman. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 107
Christmas 2019 - Royal Holloway v Sussex
Dec 27, 201928m
It is match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the Royal Holloway team are ceramics designer Emma Bridgewater and TV historian Fern Riddell. They are fighting it out for a place in the semis against Sussex, featuring BBC parliamentary correspondent Mark D’Arcy and science fiction writer and critic Kim Newman. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 108
Christmas 2019 - Trinity Hall, Cambridge v St Peter's College, Oxford
Dec 30, 201928m
It is the penultimate first-round match in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and two teams are doing battle for a place in the semis. They are Trinity Hall, Cambridge, with Peep Show actor Sophie Winkleman and Guardian TV reviewer Lucy Mangan, and St Peter's College, Oxford, with BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera and journalist and broadcaster Afua Hirsch. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 109
Christmas 2019 - Warwick v Imperial
Dec 31, 201928m
It is the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni. The Warwick team includes actor Tom Goodman-Hill and presenter of Radio 4’s The World Tonight Ritula Shah. Playing them is the Imperial team, with thrills engineer Brendan Walker and writer and broadcaster Kenan Malik. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 110
Christmas 2019 - Semi-Final 1
Jan 1, 202029m
Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the first of the semi-finals in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups.
Episode 111
Christmas 2019 - Semi-Final 2
Jan 2, 202028m
It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 112
Christmas 2019 - Final
Jan 3, 202028m
It is the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK's top universities - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 113
ITV vs BBC Children in Need 2020
Oct 28, 202029m
In a bid for glory, stars from the BBC and ITV, go head-to-head in a special episode of University Challenge for BBC Children in Need.
Episode 114
Christmas 2020 - Christ's Cambridge v St John's Oxford
Dec 21, 202029m
It’s the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Christ’s Cambridge team includes painter and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie and poet Helen Mort. Playing them is the St John’s Oxford team, including thee BBC business editor Simon Jack and author John Lanchester. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 115
Christmas 2020 - Manchester v Queen's Belfast
Dec 22, 202029m
It’s the second match of the Christmas quiz, with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing for the Manchester team are actor Adrian Edmondson and war surgeon David Nott. Their opponents on the Queen’s Belfast team are Kate Devlin, writer of a book on sex and robots, and poet Miriam Gamble. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 116
Christmas 2020 - Courtauld v Goldsmiths
Dec 23, 202029m
In the third match of the Christmas series for university alumni is the team from the Courtauld Institute of Art, with artist Jeremy Deller and writer and poet Lavinia Greenlaw. They fight it out for a place in the semis with the team from Goldsmiths, University of London, which features Hairy Biker Dave Myers and author Helen Cross. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 117
Christmas 2020 - Nottingham v Sheffield
Dec 24, 202029m
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, the Nottingham team, with explorer Levison Wood and ecologist Helen Roy, fight it out against the Sheffield team, which features news presenter Kylie Pentelow and Daily Telegraph columnist Michael Deacon. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 118
Christmas 2020 - Central Lancashire v Loughborough
Dec 26, 202029m
It’s match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. In the University of Central Lancashire team are sports presenter Richard Askam and children’s book illustrator Kate Pankhurst. They are fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals against Loughborough, featuring cricketer Monty Panesar and poet and performer Kate Fox. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 119
Christmas 2020 - Durham v Downing Cambridge
Dec 28, 202029m
It’s the penultimate match of the first round in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups and both teams are doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. They are the University of Durham, with weather presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas and comedian Ed Gamble, who are playing against Downing College, Cambridge, with the BBC's media editor, Amol Rajan, and their global trade correspondent, Dharshini David. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 120
Christmas 2020 - New College Oxford v Reading
Dec 29, 202029m
It’s the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni, with two teams are up against each other for a place in the semi-finals. New College Oxford includes political broadcaster Michael Crick and writer and playwright Christopher Hampton, and playing them is the Reading team with Newsnight culture correspondent Stephen Smith and film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 121
Christmas 2020 - Semi-Final 1
Dec 30, 202029m
It’s the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 122
Christmas 2020 - Semi-Final 2
Dec 31, 202029m
It’s the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 123
Christmas 2020 - Grand Final
Jan 1, 202129m
It’s the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK’s top universities. Which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 124
ITV v BBC Children in Need 2021
Oct 28, 202129m
In another bid for glory, stars from the BBC and ITV go head-to-head again, in another special episode of University Challenge for BBC Children in Need.
Episode 125
Christmas 2021 - Edinburgh v Leicester
Dec 20, 202129m
It’s the opening match of the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with two teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The Edinburgh team includes founder of the Wahaca group of restaurants Thomasina Miers and actor and comedian Miles Jupp. Playing them is a team of Leicester alumni, including author Jeffrey Boakye and science presenter Dallas Campbell. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 126
Christmas 2021 - Winchester v Bradford
Dec 21, 202129m
It’s the second match of the Christmas quiz, with two teams of graduates fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals. Playing for Winchester are comedian Shappi Khorsandi and sports presenter Mike Bushell. Their opponents on the Bradford team include MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy and property expert Martin Roberts. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 127
Christmas 2021 - Bristol v King's, Cambridge
Dec 22, 202129m
The third match of the Christmas series for university alumni features a team from the University of Bristol, with broadcaster Aasmah Mir and playwright Mark Ravenhill. They fight it out for a place in the semi-finals with the team from King's College, Cambridge, including sociologist Tom Shakespeare and Professor Shahidha Bari. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 128
Christmas 2021 - LSE v Hertford, Oxford
Dec 23, 202129m
In the fourth match of the Christmas series for grown-ups, a team of LSE alumni that includes newsreader Fatima Manji and Olympic rower Oliver Cook fight it out against four alumni from Hertford College, Oxford, including saxophonist Soweto Kinch and journalist Adam Fleming. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 129
Christmas 2021 - Corpus Christi, Cambridge v St Anne's, Oxford
Dec 24, 202129m
It’s match five of this special Christmas series for distinguished alumni. Novelist Helen Oyeyemi and literary editor Robert McCrum play on behalf of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, fighting it out for a place in the semi-finals against St Anne's College, Oxford, featuring comedian John Robins and engineer Roma Agrawal. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 130
Christmas 2021 - Birkbeck, London v Portsmouth
Dec 27, 202129m
It’s the penultimate match of the first round in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups, with both teams doing battle for a place in the semi-finals. The team of alumni from Birkbeck, London features Jolyon Maugham, founder of the Good Law Project, and writer and activist Shabnam Nasimi. They compete against four Portsmouth alumni, including mathematician Nira Chamberlain and TV property expert Tayo Oguntonade. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 131
Christmas 2021 - Kent v Goldsmiths, London
Dec 28, 202129m
It’s the last first-round match in the Christmas series for university alumni, with two teams up against each other for a place in the semi-finals. Musician YolanDa Brown and radio broadcaster Peter White play on behalf of the University of Kent. They're up against a team from Goldsmiths, London alumni that includes artist Mark Wallinger and campaigner Laura Coryton. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 132
Christmas 2021 - Semi-Final 1
Dec 29, 202130m
It’s the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Two of the four highest-scoring winners from the first round of matches play each other for a place in the series final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 133
Christmas 2021 - Semi Final 2
Dec 30, 202129m
It’s the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. The remaining two highest-scoring winners from the heats compete for a spot in the final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 134
Christmas 2021 - Grand Final
Dec 31, 202129m
It’s the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK’s top universities, with the last two teams standing doing battle for the series title. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 135
University Challenge at 60
Aug 29, 202259m
60 years on since University Challenge first appeared on British television, the show holds the record for the UK’s longest running quiz. To mark the occasion, this documentary tells the stories behind some of the series most memorable contestants, including Eric Monkman, Gail Trimble, Sandya Narayanswami and Jenny Ryan, as well as taking a look at the job of the question setters and paying tribute to the first question master, Bamber Gascoigne. Finally, former students are once again put to the test to see if they can still correctly answer their successful starters for 10.
Episode 136
Christmas 2022 - SOAS University of London v Balliol College, Oxford
Dec 19, 202228m
SOAS play Balliol College, Oxford, as University Challenge’s annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni kicks off. Contestants include author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri and crime writer Martin Edwards, while Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 137
Christmas 2022 - University College, Oxford v University of Glasgow
Dec 20, 202228m
Teams of alumni from University College, Oxford, face off against the University of Glasgow. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini captains the University College team, while author Christopher Brookmyre leads Glasgow. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 138
Christmas 2022 - Durham University v University of York
Dec 21, 202228m
Alumni of Durham University face graduates of the University of York in the third match. Documentary maker Chris Terrill takes the captain’s chair for Durham, while YouTuber Tom Scott heads the York team. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 139
Christmas 2022 - Exeter College, Oxford v Queen Mary University of London
Dec 22, 202228m
Exeter College, Oxford, and Queen Mary University of London are represented by distinguished alumni in the fourth heat. Newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti and environmental writer Lucy Siegle are hoping to lead their respective teams to a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 140
Christmas 2022 - University of Hull v University of the West of England
Dec 23, 202228m
The heats continue as four alumni of the University of Hull, captained by actor Sian Reese-Williams, face four graduates of the University of the West of England, led by science reporter Victoria Gill. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 141
Christmas 2022 - UCL v University of Aberdeen
Dec 26, 202228m
In the penultimate heat of the alumni tournament, teams representing UCL and the University of Aberdeen compete for a place in the semi-finals, captained by comedian Ria Lina and film director Jon S Baird. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 142
Christmas 2022 - University of Bristol v University of Cardiff
Dec 27, 202228m
Graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff in the final heat. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 143
Christmas 2022 - Semi-Final 1
Dec 28, 202228m
Two alumni teams return to contest the first semi-final of 2022’s Christmas competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 144
Christmas 2022 - Semi-Final 2
Dec 29, 202228m
Two of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play the second of this year’s semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 145
Christmas 2022 - Grand Final
Dec 30, 202228m
It’s the grand final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Only two alumni teams remain: who will take the series title? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Episode 146
Christmas 2023 - Episode 1
Dec 18, 202329m
In the first round of the annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni, the presenter and journalist Ayshah Tull captains a team from King’s College London, while presenter and journalist Joe Crowley leads a team from City, University of London. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 147
Christmas 2023 - Episode 2
Dec 19, 202329m
Alumni of University of East Anglia face graduates of Royal Holloway, University of London in the second match of Christmas University Challenge. Novelist Tahmima Anam is among Royal Holloway’s team members, and art historian Bender Grosvenor heads the UEA team. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 148
Christmas 2023 - Episode 3
Dec 20, 202329m
Dundee University and Bangor University are represented by distinguished alumni in the third heat of Christmas University Challenge. Dundee’s team includes the Turner Prize-winning artist Susan Philipsz, while Bangor’s players include the author Juno Dawson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 149
Christmas 2023 - Episode 4
Dec 21, 202329m
The heats of the Christmas competition continue tonight. Captained by writer Alex Bellos, four alumni from Corpus Christi, Oxford face four graduates of the University of Edinburgh, led by politician Ruth Davidson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 150
Christmas 2023 - Episode 5
Dec 22, 202329m
The heats of this year’s Christmas competition continue. Teams representing Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool compete for a place in the semi-finals, captained by journalist Anjana Ahuja and musician Ian Ritchie. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 151
Christmas 2023 - Episode 6
Dec 26, 202329m
The first round of this year’s Christmas University Challenge concludes tonight. Graduates of the Middlesex University play former students of Leeds, with the last place in the semi-finals at stake. Contestants include artist Heather Phillipson and Paralympian Claire Cashmore. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 152
Christmas 2023 - Episode 7
Dec 27, 202329m
Two alumni teams return to contest the first semi-final of the Christmas competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions
Episode 153
Christmas 2023 - Episode 8
Dec 28, 202329m
This Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni continues. Two of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats play the second semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 154
Christmas 2023 - Episode 9
Dec 29, 202329m
It’s the grand final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 155
Christmas 2024 - Warwick v Durham
Dec 23, 202429m
Christmas University Challenge 2024 begins with a match between graduates of Warwick and Durham. Yomi Adegoke and Carla Denyer are team captains, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 156
Christmas 2024 - Worcester College, Oxford v Bristol
Dec 24, 202429m
Distinguished graduates of Worcester College, Oxford face notable Bristol alumni. Players include Tom Parker Bowles and Lord Paul Boateng. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 157
Christmas 2024 - Manchester Metropolitan v Brighton
Dec 26, 202429m
This year's festive specials continue. Manchester Metropolitan plays Brighton, captained by Debra Stephenson and Adam Pearson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 158
Christmas 2024 - Leeds Trinity v Nottingham
Dec 27, 202429m
It's another heat in this year's Christmas competition. Lauren Layfield leads a team from Leeds Trinity, while Yasmin Ali captains Nottingham. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 159
Christmas 2024 - Southampton v Churchill College, Cambridge
Dec 29, 202429m
In another Christmas heat, former Southampton students, captained by Justine Greening, face alumni of Churchill College, Cambridge, headed by Helen Czerski. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 160
Christmas 2024 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Queens' College, Cambridge
Dec 30, 202429m
The Christmas series continues with a Cambridge derby. Emmanuel graduates and Queens’ alumni go head-to-head, led by Stig Abell and Jenny Kleeman. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 161
Christmas 2024 - St Andrews v LSE
Dec 31, 202429m
In the final heat of this year's Christmas competition, St Andrews alumni face graduates of the LSE, captained by Abigail Thorn and Mark Urban. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 162
Christmas 2024 - Semi-Final 1
Jan 1, 202529m
It's the first semi-final, and two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 163
Christmas 2024 - Semi-Final 2
Jan 2, 202529m
Another two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 164
Christmas 2024 - Final
Jan 3, 202529m
It’s the grand final of the Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni. Who will be crowned the 2024 champions? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 165
Christmas 2025: Durham v Manchester
Dec 22, 202529m
The festive series begins with a match between Christmas 2024’s champions Durham and Series 10 runners-up Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 166
Christmas 2025: UCL v Leeds
Dec 23, 202529m
Alumni teams from UCL and Leeds reunite for a second chance at being crowned Christmas University Challenge champions. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 167
Christmas 2025: Keble College, Oxford v Hull
Dec 24, 202529m
Keble College, Oxford play Hull in another Christmas match. Anne-Marie Imafidon and Joanna Nadin lead the teams, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 168
Christmas 2025: Trinity College, Cambridge v Bristol
Dec 26, 202529m
The first ever Christmas series champions, from Trinity College, Cambridge, return to take on the Bristol team from Series 8. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 169
Christmas 2025: Exeter College, Oxford v Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Dec 28, 202529m
Teams from Exeter College, Oxford, led by Reeta Chakrabarti, and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, captained by Adam Mars-Jones, return to compete again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 170
Christmas 2025: St Hilda's College, Oxford v Edinburgh
Dec 29, 202529m
Val McDermid captains a team from St Hilda’s College, Oxford, and Cath Slessor leads a team of Edinburgh alumni. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 171
Christmas 2025: Middlesex v Lancaster
Dec 30, 202529m
In the final heat, Series 13 champions Middlesex face a Lancaster team that reached the semi-finals of Series 3. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 172
Christmas 2025: Semi-Final 1
Dec 31, 202529m
It's the first semi-final of this special all-star seasonal series. Two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 173
Christmas 2025: Semi-Final 2
Jan 1, 202629m
Another two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Episode 174
Christmas 2025: Final
Jan 2, 202629m
It’s the grand final of the 2025 Christmas competition. Who will be crowned champion of this all-star series? Amol Rajan asks the questions.