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2022/23: Episode 8
Teams from the University of Sheffield and University College London take to the buzzers in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
14-05-2026
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2022/23: Episode 7
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 co ...
13-05-2026
BBC 2
2022/23: Episode 6
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.
12-05-2026
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2022/23: Episode 5
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 ...
11-05-2026
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2022/23: Episode 4
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 t ...
07-05-2026
BBC 2
2022/23: Episode 3
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 Paxm ...
06-05-2026
BBC 2
2022/23: Episode 2
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 t ...
05-05-2026
BBC 2
2022/23: Episode 1
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.
04-05-2026
BBC 2
2025/26: 37. Grand Final: Edinburgh V Manchester
It’s the grand final. Who will lift the series trophy? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
20-04-2026
BBC 2
2025/26: 36. Manchester V Imperial
The second set of semi-finalists face off for a place in the final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
13-04-2026
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2025/26: 35. Edinburgh V Darwin College, Cambridge
Two teams of students go head-to-head in the first of the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
06-04-2026
BBC 2
2025/26: 34. Merton College, Oxford V Darwin College, Cambridge
It's the last quarter-final, and only one place remains in the semi-finals – who will take it? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
30-03-2026
BBC 2
2025/26: 33. Manchester V Sheffield
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.
23-03-2026
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2025/26: 32. Darwin College, Cambridge V Warwick
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.
16-03-2026
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2025/26: 31. Sheffield V Imperial
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.
09-03-2026
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2025/26: 30. Manchester V Ucl
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.
02-03-2026
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2025/26: 29. Edinburgh V Merton College, Oxford
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.
23-02-2026
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2025/26: 28. Imperial V Warwick
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.
02-02-2026
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2025/26: 27. Darwin College, Cambridge V Sheffield
Two more teams of students play their first of at least two matches in this double-elimination quarter-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
26-01-2026
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2025/26: 26. Ucl V Merton College, Oxford
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.
19-01-2026
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2025/26: 25. Manchester V Edinburgh
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.
12-01-2026
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2025/26: 24. Churchill College, Cambridge V Merton College, Oxford
It’s the final match in the second round. Who will take the last spot in the quarter-finals? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
05-01-2026
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Christmas 2025: 10. Final
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.
02-01-2026
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Christmas 2025: 9. Semi-final 2
Another two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second \nsemi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
01-01-2026
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Christmas 2025: 8. Semi-final 1
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.
31-12-2025
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Christmas 2025: 7. Middlesex V Lancaster
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.
30-12-2025
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Christmas 2025: 6. St Hilda’s College, Oxford V Edinburgh
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.
29-12-2025
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Christmas 2025: 5. Exeter College, Oxford V Trinity Hall, Cambridge
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.
28-12-2025
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Christmas 2025: 4. Trinity College, Cambridge V Bristol
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.
26-12-2025
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Christmas 2025: 3. Keble College, Oxford V Hull
Keble College, Oxford play Hull in another Christmas match. Anne-Marie Imafidon and Joanna Nadin lead the teams, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
24-12-2025
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Christmas 2025: 2. Ucl V Leeds
Alumni teams from UCL and Leeds reunite for a second chance at being crowned Christmas University Challenge champions. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
23-12-2025
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Christmas 2025: 1. Durham V Manchester
The festive series begins with a match between Christmas 2024’s champions Durham and Series 10 runners-up Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
22-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: Episode 10
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 ...
18-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: Episode 9
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.
17-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: Episode 8
Two alumni teams return to contest the first semi-final of 2022’s Christmas competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
16-12-2025
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2025/26: 23. Lincoln V Ucl
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.
15-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: 7. University Of Bristol V University Of Cardiff
The first round of this year’s Christmas University Challenge concludes as graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff, with the last place in t ...
11-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: 6. Ucl V University Of Aberdeen
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 an ...
10-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: 5. University Of Hull V University Of The West Of England
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 ...
09-12-2025
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2025/26: 22. Trinity College, Cambridge V Edinburgh
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.
08-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: 4. Exeter College, Oxford V Queen Mary University Of London
Exeter College, Oxford, and Queen Mary University of London are represented by distinguished alumni in the fourth heat. Newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti and environmental writer Luc ...
04-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: 3. Durham University V University Of York
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 YouTub ...
03-12-2025
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2025/26: 21. Lse V Manchester
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.
01-12-2025
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Christmas 2022: 2. University College, Oxford V University Of Glasgow
Teams of alumni from University College, Oxford, face off against the University of Glasgow. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini captains the University College team, while author Chris ...
26-11-2025
BBC 2
Christmas 2022: 1. Soas University Of London V Balliol College, Oxford
SOAS play Balliol College, Oxford, as University Challenge’s annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni kicks off. Contestants include author and broad ...
25-11-2025
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2025/26: 20. Bristol V Warwick
The round of 16 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.
24-11-2025
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2025/26: 19. Southampton V Imperial
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.
17-11-2025
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2025/26: 18. Sheffield V Strathclyde
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.
10-11-2025
BBC 2
2025/26: Episode 17
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.
03-11-2025
BBC 2
2025/26: Episode 16
Two more of the highest-scoring losing teams from the heats compete for the final second round place. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
27-10-2025
BBC 2
2025/26: Episode 15
Two of the highest-scoring teams to have lost in the heats get a second chance to qualify for the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
20-10-2025
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2025/26: 14. Magdalen College, Oxford V Robinson College, Cambridge
The first round of the competition concludes with a match between Magdalen College, Oxford and Robinson College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
14-10-2025
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2025/26: 13. Imperial V Churchill College, Cambridge
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.
06-10-2025
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2025/26: 12. Harper Adams V Strathclyde
Harper Adams University makes its first ever appearance in this competition. Their opponents are from the University of Strathclyde. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
29-09-2025
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2025/26: 11. Durham V Merton College, Oxford
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.
22-09-2025
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2025/26: 10. Trinity Hall, Cambridge V Lse
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 q ...
15-09-2025
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2025/26: 9. Green Templeton College, Oxford V Darwin College, Cambridge
In another first round match, competition debutants Green Templeton College, Oxford face a team from Cambridge’s Darwin College. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
08-09-2025
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2025/26: 8. Lincoln V Lancaster
The University of Lincoln makes its debut in the competition against a team from Lancaster University. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
01-09-2025
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2025/26: 7. Trinity College, Cambridge V Linacre College, Oxford
In another first-round heat, students from Trinity College, Cambridge take on a team from Linacre College, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
25-08-2025
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2025/26: 6. Cardiff V Bristol
The first round of the 2025/26 competition continues as Cardiff University faces the University of Bristol. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
18-08-2025
BBC 2
2025/26: 5. Manchester V New College, Oxford
The University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
11-08-2025
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2025/26: 4. Newcastle V Edinburgh
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.
04-08-2025
BBC 2
2025/26: 3. Bath V Southampton
The University of Bath faces the University of Southampton in another first-round match. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
28-07-2025
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2025/26: 2. Ucl V Soas
The first round of the competition continues. Students from UCL take on a team from next-door neighbours SOAS. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
21-07-2025
BBC 2
2025/26: 1. Sheffield V Warwick
The series kicks off with a match between students from Sheffield and Warwick. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
14-07-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 37. Grand Final
It's the grand final. Only two student teams are still standing - which one will lift the series trophy? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
12-05-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 36. Darwin College, Cambridge V Warwick
It's the second semi-final. Who will join last week's winners in the grand final? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
28-04-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: Episode 35
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.
21-04-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 34. Queen's, Belfast V Bristol
It's the last of the quarter-finals. Who will take the final place in the semis? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
14-04-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 33. Warwick V Ucl
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.
07-04-2025
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2024/25: 32. Ucl V Open University
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.
31-03-2025
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2024/25: 31. Darwin College, Cambridge V Bristol
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.
24-03-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 30. Imperial V Queen’s, Belfast
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.
17-03-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 29. Christ's College, Cambridge V Warwick
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.
10-03-2025
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2024/25: 28. Open University V Bristol
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.
03-03-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 27. Ucl V Darwin College, Cambridge
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.
24-02-2025
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2024/25: 26. Queen’s, Belfast V Warwick
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.
17-02-2025
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2024/25: 25. Imperial V Christ's College, Cambridge
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.
10-02-2025
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2024/25: 24. Warwick V Oriel College, Oxford
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.
03-02-2025
BBC 2
2024/25: 23. Cardiff V Queen's, Belfast
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.
27-01-2025
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2024/25: 22. Christ's College, Cambridge Vs St Edmund Hall, Oxford
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.
20-01-2025
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2024/25: 21. Wadham College, Oxford V Imperial College
Round two of the tournament continues. Amol Rajan asks the questions as two more student teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals.
13-01-2025
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2024/25: 20. Darwin College, Cambridge V Edinburgh
Two more teams of students go head-to-head for a place in this year's quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
06-01-2025
BBC 2
Christmas 2024: 10. Final
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.
03-01-2025
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Christmas 2024: Episode 9
Another two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
02-01-2025
BBC 2
Christmas 2024: Episode 8
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.
01-01-2025
BBC 2
Christmas 2024: 7. St Andrews V Lse
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.
31-12-2024
BBC 2
Christmas 2024: 6. Emmanuel College, Cambridge V Queens' College, Cambridge
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 ques ...
30-12-2024
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Christmas 2024: 5. Southampton V Churchill College, Cambridge
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 ...
29-12-2024
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Christmas 2024: 4. Leeds Trinity V Nottingham
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.
27-12-2024
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Christmas 2024: 3. Manchester Metropolitan V Brighton
This year's festive specials continue. Manchester Metropolitan plays Brighton, captained by Debra Stephenson and Adam Pearson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
26-12-2024
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Christmas 2024: 2. Worcester College, Oxford V Bristol
Distinguished graduates of Worcester College, Oxford face notable Bristol alumni. Players include Tom Parker Bowles and Lord Paul Boateng. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
24-12-2024
BBC 2
Christmas 2024: 1. Warwick V Durham
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.
23-12-2024
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2024/25: 19. Exeter V Bristol
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.
16-12-2024
BBC 2
2024/25: 18. Durham V Open University
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.
09-12-2024
BBC 2
2024/25: 17. Ucl V Lse
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.
02-12-2024
BBC 2
Series 31: Episode 16
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.
25-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 31: Episode 15
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.
18-11-2024
BBC 2
Series 31: 14. Soas V St Edmund Hall, Oxford
Round one concludes with a match between SOAS, University of London and St Edmund Hall, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
11-11-2024
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Series 31: 13. Lse V Leicester
The London School of Economics faces the University of Leicester in the penultimate first-round heat. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
04-11-2024
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