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University Challenge: Specials

174 episodes · premiered Dec 28, 1992

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  1. Episode 1: Pro-Celebrity Edition Dec 28, 1992 · 30m
  2. Episode 2: Press Special: Tabloids v Broadsheets Jan 1, 1999 · 30m Jeremy Paxman introduces a special edition of the academic quiz. Tabloid journalists pit their wits against reporters from the broadsheets.
  3. Episode 3: Christmas 2011 - Episode 1 Dec 19, 2011 · 29m 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…
  4. Episode 4: Christmas 2011 - Episode 2 Dec 20, 2011 · 29m 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…
  5. Episode 5: Christmas 2011 - Episode 3 Dec 21, 2011 · 29m 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…
  6. Episode 6: Christmas 2011 - Episode 4 Dec 22, 2011 · 29m 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…
  7. Episode 7: Christmas 2011 - Episode 5 Dec 24, 2011 · 29m 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…
  8. Episode 8: Christmas 2011 - Episode 6 Dec 25, 2011 · 29m 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.
  9. Episode 9: Christmas 2011 - Episode 7 Dec 27, 2011 · 29m 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.
  10. Episode 10: Christmas 2011 - Episode 8 Dec 28, 2011 · 29m A series of matches featuring teams of distinguished graduates from ten universities. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the final of Christmas University Challenge.
  11. Episode 11: Professionals 2008 - 1. Faculty of Advocates vs Hospital Consultants Mar 31, 2008 · 30m Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. A team representing the Faculty of Advocates battles a team of Hospital Consultants
  12. Episode 12: Professionals 2008 - 2. Ministry of Justice v the Comedians Apr 1, 2008 · 30m Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. The Ministry of Justice v the Comedians.
  13. Episode 13: Professionals 2008 - 3. Society of Authors v the National Physical Laboratory Apr 7, 2008 · 30m Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. Society of Authors v the National Physical Laboratory.
  14. Episode 14: Professionals 2008. 4. Royal Academy of Engineering v the Lute Society Apr 8, 2008 · 30m Jeremy Paxman presents the quiz. Royal Academy of Engineering v the Lute Society.
  15. Episode 15: Professionals 2008. 5. Wild card playoff Apr 14, 2008 · 30m In the last of the first round matches, two teams battle for a place in the semi-final.
  16. Episode 16: Professionals 2008. 6. First semi-final Apr 15, 2008 · 30m Two teams battle it out for a place in the final.
  17. Episode 17: Professionals 2008. 7. Second semi-final Apr 21, 2008 · 30m Two teams battle it out for a place in the final.
  18. Episode 18: Professionals 2008. 8. The Final Apr 22, 2008 · 30m The two teams battle to become the 2008 champions.
  19. Episode 19: The Story So Far Dec 27, 2008 · 1h 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.
  20. Episode 20: Christmas 2012 - Episode 1 Dec 17, 2012 · 30m 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…
  21. Episode 21: Christmas 2012 - Episode 2 Dec 18, 2012 · 30m 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…
  22. Episode 22: Christmas 2012 - Episode 3 Dec 19, 2012 · 30m 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…
  23. Episode 23: Christmas 2012 - Episode 4 Dec 20, 2012 · 30m 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…
  24. Episode 24: Christmas 2012 - Episode 5 Dec 21, 2012 · 30m 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…
  25. Episode 25: Christmas 2012 - Episode 6 Dec 31, 2012 · 30m 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…
  26. Episode 26: Christmas 2012 - Episode 7 Jan 1, 2013 · 30m 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…
  27. Episode 27: Christmas 2012 - Semi-Final 1 Jan 2, 2013 · 30m The first of the semi-final matches in this Christmas series featuring special guests. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  28. Episode 28: Christmas 2012 - Semi-Final 2 Jan 3, 2013 · 30m It is the last of the semi-final matches in the University Challenge Christmas quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  29. Episode 29: Christmas 2012 - Final Jan 4, 2013 · 30m It is the grand final of this seasonal competition - which university will be Christmas University Challenge champions? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  30. Episode 30: Christmas 2013 - Reading v Emmanuel College, Cambridge Dec 20, 2013 · 30m 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…
  31. Episode 31: Christmas 2013 - Kent v Lancaster Dec 21, 2013 · 30m 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…
  32. Episode 32: Christmas 2013 - Aberystwyth v Keele Dec 23, 2013 · 30m 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…
  33. Episode 33: Christmas 2013 - Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge v Christ Church, Oxford Dec 26, 2013 · 30m 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…
  34. Episode 34: Christmas 2013 - St Hugh's College, Oxford v Stirling Dec 27, 2013 · 30m 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…
  35. Episode 35: Christmas 2013 - Leicester v Sussex Dec 30, 2013 · 30m 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…
  36. Episode 36: Christmas 2013 - King's College London v Southampton Dec 31, 2013 · 30m 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…
  37. Episode 37: Christmas 2013 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Southampton Jan 1, 2014 · 30m Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz.
  38. Episode 38: Christmas 2013 - Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge v Lancaster Jan 2, 2014 · 30m Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz.
  39. Episode 39: Christmas 2013 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Gonville and Caius, Cambridge Jan 3, 2014 · 30m Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz.
  40. Episode 40: Champion of Champions Apr 19, 2014 · 29m 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…
  41. Episode 41: Class of 2014 - Episode 1 Jul 7, 2014 · 1h 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…
  42. Episode 42: Class of 2014 - Episode 2 Jul 8, 2014 · 1h 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…
  43. Episode 43: Christmas 2014 - Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford v Warwick Dec 20, 2014 · 30m 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…
  44. Episode 44: Christmas 2014 - Hull v Newcastle Dec 23, 2014 · 30m 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…
  45. Episode 45: Christmas 2014 - King's College, Cambridge v Royal Holloway Dec 24, 2014 · 30m 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…
  46. Episode 46: Christmas 2014 - Edinburgh v Leeds Dec 25, 2014 · 30m 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…
  47. Episode 47: Christmas 2014 - Trinity Hall, Cambridge v Balliol College, Oxford Dec 26, 2014 · 30m 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…
  48. Episode 48: Christmas 2014 - York v Surrey Dec 29, 2014 · 30m 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…
  49. Episode 49: Christmas 2014 - Manchester Metropolitan v Goldsmiths Dec 30, 2014 · 30m 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…
  50. Episode 50: Christmas 2014 - Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford v Hull Dec 31, 2014 · 30m 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.
  51. Episode 51: Christmas 2014 - Edinburgh v Trinity Hall, Cambridge Jan 1, 2015 · 30m 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.
  52. Episode 52: Christmas 2014 - Final: Hull v Trinity Hall, Cambridge Jan 2, 2015 · 30m 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…
  53. Episode 53: Christmas 2015 - UCL v Birmingham Dec 20, 2015 · 29m 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…
  54. Episode 54: Christmas 2015 - Oriel, Oxford v Trinity, Cambridge Dec 21, 2015 · 29m 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…
  55. Episode 55: Christmas 2015 - Manchester v UEA Dec 22, 2015 · 29m 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…
  56. Episode 56: Christmas 2015 - Christ's, Cambridge v Essex Dec 23, 2015 · 29m 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…
  57. Episode 57: Christmas 2015 - Exeter v Magdalen, Oxford Dec 24, 2015 · 29m 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…
  58. Episode 58: Christmas 2015 - Aberdeen v Sheffield Dec 28, 2015 · 29m 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…
  59. Episode 59: Christmas 2015 - Durham v LSE Dec 29, 2015 · 29m 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…
  60. Episode 60: Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 1 Dec 30, 2015 · 29m It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  61. Episode 61: Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 2 Dec 31, 2015 · 29m Second semi-final in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  62. Episode 62: Christmas 2015 - The Grand Final Jan 1, 2016 · 29m 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…
  63. Episode 63: Christmas 2015 - UCL v Birmingham Dec 20, 2015 · 29m 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…
  64. Episode 64: Christmas 2015 - Oriel, Oxford v Trinity, Cambridge Dec 21, 2015 · 29m 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…
  65. Episode 65: Christmas 2015 - Manchester v UEA Dec 22, 2015 · 29m 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…
  66. Episode 66: Christmas 2015 - Christ's, Cambridge v Essex Dec 23, 2015 · 29m 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…
  67. Episode 67: Christmas 2015 - Exeter v Magdalen, Oxford Dec 25, 2015 · 29m 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…
  68. Episode 68: Christmas 2015 - Aberdeen v Sheffield Dec 28, 2015 · 29m 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…
  69. Episode 69: Christmas 2015 - Durham v LSE Dec 29, 2015 · 29m 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…
  70. Episode 70: Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 1 Dec 30, 2015 · 29m It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  71. Episode 71: Christmas 2015 - Semi-Final 2 Dec 31, 2015 · 29m Second semi-final in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  72. Episode 72: Christmas 2015 - The Grand Final Jan 1, 2016 · 29m 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…
  73. Episode 73: Christmas 2016 - Manchester v St Anne's, Oxford Dec 19, 2016 · 29m 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…
  74. Episode 74: Christmas 2016 - Kent v Sussex Dec 20, 2016 · 29m 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…
  75. Episode 75: Christmas 2016 - City v Newcastle Dec 21, 2016 · 29m 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…
  76. Episode 76: Christmas 2016 - Soas v Leeds Dec 22, 2016 · 29m 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…
  77. Episode 77: Christmas 2016 - Edinburgh v St Catharine's, Cambridge Dec 23, 2016 · 29m 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…
  78. Episode 78: Christmas 2016 - Magdalene, Cambridge v St Hilda's, Oxford Dec 25, 2016 · 29m 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…
  79. Episode 79: Christmas 2016 - Bristol v Nottingham Dec 26, 2016 · 29m 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…
  80. Episode 80: Christmas 2016 - Semi-Final 1 Dec 27, 2016 · 29m It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  81. Episode 81: Christmas 2016 - Semi-Final 2 Dec 28, 2016 · 29m It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  82. Episode 82: Christmas 2016 - The Grand Final Dec 29, 2016 · 29m 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…
  83. Episode 83: Christmas 2017 - Durham University v Keble College, Oxford Dec 24, 2017 · 29m 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…
  84. Episode 84: Christmas 2017 - Selwyn College, Cambridge v St Andrews University Dec 26, 2017 · 29m 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…
  85. Episode 85: Christmas 2017 - University of York v University of Southampton Dec 27, 2017 · 29m 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…
  86. Episode 86: Christmas 2017 - University of Leicester v UCL Dec 28, 2017 · 29m 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…
  87. Episode 87: Christmas 2017 - St John's College, Cambridge v St Edmund Hall, Oxford Dec 29, 2017 · 29m 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…
  88. Episode 88: Christmas 2017 - Queen Mary College, London v Cardiff University Jan 1, 2018 · 29m 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…
  89. Episode 89: Christmas 2017 - Brunel University v Reading University Jan 2, 2018 · 29m 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…
  90. Episode 90: Christmas 2017 - Semi-Final 1 Jan 3, 2018 · 29m It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  91. Episode 91: Christmas 2017 - Semi-Final 2 Jan 4, 2018 · 29m It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions
  92. Episode 92: Christmas 2017 - The Grand Final Jan 5, 2018 · 29m 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…
  93. Episode 93: Christmas 2018 - Brasenose, Oxford v Bristol Dec 24, 2018 · 29m 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…
  94. Episode 94: Christmas 2018 - Westminster University v University of East Anglia Dec 25, 2018 · 29m 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…
  95. Episode 95: Christmas 2018 - Pembroke College, Cambridge v King's London Dec 26, 2018 · 29m 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…
  96. Episode 96: Christmas 2018 - Exeter University v Birmingham University Dec 28, 2018 · 29m 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…
  97. Episode 97: Christmas 2018 - St Catherine's, Oxford v Peterhouse, Cambridge Dec 27, 2018 · 28m 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…
  98. Episode 98: Christmas 2018 - Sheffield University v Manchester University Dec 31, 2018 · 29m 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…
  99. Episode 99: Christmas 2018 - Edinburgh University v LSE Jan 1, 2019 · 29m 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…
  100. Episode 100: Christmas 2018 - Semi-Final 1 Jan 2, 2019 · 29m It is the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  101. Episode 101: Christmas 2018 - Semi-Final 2 Jan 3, 2019 · 29m It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  102. Episode 102: Christmas 2018 - The Grand Final Jan 4, 2019 · 29m 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…
  103. Episode 103: Christmas 2019 - Leeds University v Clare College, Cambridge Dec 23, 2019 · 28m 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…
  104. Episode 104: Christmas 2019 - Birmingham City University v Wadham College, Oxford Dec 24, 2019 · 28m 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…
  105. Episode 105: Christmas 2019 - Guildhall School of Music and Drama v UCL Dec 25, 2019 · 28m 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…
  106. Episode 106: Christmas 2019 - Liverpool v Hull Dec 26, 2019 · 28m 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…
  107. Episode 107: Christmas 2019 - Royal Holloway v Sussex Dec 27, 2019 · 28m 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…
  108. Episode 108: Christmas 2019 - Trinity Hall, Cambridge v St Peter's College, Oxford Dec 30, 2019 · 28m 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…
  109. Episode 109: Christmas 2019 - Warwick v Imperial Dec 31, 2019 · 28m 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…
  110. Episode 110: Christmas 2019 - Semi-Final 1 Jan 1, 2020 · 29m Jeremy Paxman asks the questions in the first of the semi-finals in the Christmas quiz for grown-ups.
  111. Episode 111: Christmas 2019 - Semi-Final 2 Jan 2, 2020 · 28m It is the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge Christmas quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  112. Episode 112: Christmas 2019 - Final Jan 3, 2020 · 28m 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…
  113. Episode 113: ITV vs BBC Children in Need 2020 Oct 28, 2020 · 29m 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.
  114. Episode 114: Christmas 2020 - Christ's Cambridge v St John's Oxford Dec 21, 2020 · 29m 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…
  115. Episode 115: Christmas 2020 - Manchester v Queen's Belfast Dec 22, 2020 · 29m 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…
  116. Episode 116: Christmas 2020 - Courtauld v Goldsmiths Dec 23, 2020 · 29m 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…
  117. Episode 117: Christmas 2020 - Nottingham v Sheffield Dec 24, 2020 · 29m 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…
  118. Episode 118: Christmas 2020 - Central Lancashire v Loughborough Dec 26, 2020 · 29m 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…
  119. Episode 119: Christmas 2020 - Durham v Downing Cambridge Dec 28, 2020 · 29m 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…
  120. Episode 120: Christmas 2020 - New College Oxford v Reading Dec 29, 2020 · 29m 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…
  121. Episode 121: Christmas 2020 - Semi-Final 1 Dec 30, 2020 · 29m It’s the first of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  122. Episode 122: Christmas 2020 - Semi-Final 2 Dec 31, 2020 · 29m It’s the second of the semi-finals in the University Challenge quiz for grown-ups. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  123. Episode 123: Christmas 2020 - Grand Final Jan 1, 2021 · 29m 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…
  124. Episode 124: ITV v BBC Children in Need 2021 Oct 28, 2021 · 29m 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.
  125. Episode 125: Christmas 2021 - Edinburgh v Leicester Dec 20, 2021 · 29m 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…
  126. Episode 126: Christmas 2021 - Winchester v Bradford Dec 21, 2021 · 29m 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…
  127. Episode 127: Christmas 2021 - Bristol v King's, Cambridge Dec 22, 2021 · 29m 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…
  128. Episode 128: Christmas 2021 - LSE v Hertford, Oxford Dec 23, 2021 · 29m 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…
  129. Episode 129: Christmas 2021 - Corpus Christi, Cambridge v St Anne's, Oxford Dec 24, 2021 · 29m 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…
  130. Episode 130: Christmas 2021 - Birkbeck, London v Portsmouth Dec 27, 2021 · 29m 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…
  131. Episode 131: Christmas 2021 - Kent v Goldsmiths, London Dec 28, 2021 · 29m 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…
  132. Episode 132: Christmas 2021 - Semi-Final 1 Dec 29, 2021 · 30m 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…
  133. Episode 133: Christmas 2021 - Semi Final 2 Dec 30, 2021 · 29m 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…
  134. Episode 134: Christmas 2021 - Grand Final Dec 31, 2021 · 29m 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…
  135. Episode 135: University Challenge at 60 Aug 29, 2022 · 59m 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…
  136. Episode 136: Christmas 2022 - SOAS University of London v Balliol College, Oxford Dec 19, 2022 · 28m 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…
  137. Episode 137: Christmas 2022 - University College, Oxford v University of Glasgow Dec 20, 2022 · 28m 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…
  138. Episode 138: Christmas 2022 - Durham University v University of York Dec 21, 2022 · 28m 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…
  139. Episode 139: Christmas 2022 - Exeter College, Oxford v Queen Mary University of London Dec 22, 2022 · 28m 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…
  140. Episode 140: Christmas 2022 - University of Hull v University of the West of England Dec 23, 2022 · 28m 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…
  141. Episode 141: Christmas 2022 - UCL v University of Aberdeen Dec 26, 2022 · 28m 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…
  142. Episode 142: Christmas 2022 - University of Bristol v University of Cardiff Dec 27, 2022 · 28m Graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff in the final heat. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  143. Episode 143: Christmas 2022 - Semi-Final 1 Dec 28, 2022 · 28m Two alumni teams return to contest the first semi-final of 2022’s Christmas competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  144. Episode 144: Christmas 2022 - Semi-Final 2 Dec 29, 2022 · 28m 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.
  145. Episode 145: Christmas 2022 - Grand Final Dec 30, 2022 · 28m 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…
  146. Episode 146: Christmas 2023 - Episode 1 Dec 18, 2023 · 29m 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…
  147. Episode 147: Christmas 2023 - Episode 2 Dec 19, 2023 · 29m 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…
  148. Episode 148: Christmas 2023 - Episode 3 Dec 20, 2023 · 29m 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…
  149. Episode 149: Christmas 2023 - Episode 4 Dec 21, 2023 · 29m 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…
  150. Episode 150: Christmas 2023 - Episode 5 Dec 22, 2023 · 29m 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…
  151. Episode 151: Christmas 2023 - Episode 6 Dec 26, 2023 · 29m 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…
  152. Episode 152: Christmas 2023 - Episode 7 Dec 27, 2023 · 29m Two alumni teams return to contest the first semi-final of the Christmas competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions
  153. Episode 153: Christmas 2023 - Episode 8 Dec 28, 2023 · 29m 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…
  154. Episode 154: Christmas 2023 - Episode 9 Dec 29, 2023 · 29m 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.
  155. Episode 155: Christmas 2024 - Warwick v Durham Dec 23, 2024 · 29m 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.
  156. Episode 156: Christmas 2024 - Worcester College, Oxford v Bristol Dec 24, 2024 · 29m Distinguished graduates of Worcester College, Oxford face notable Bristol alumni. Players include Tom Parker Bowles and Lord Paul Boateng. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  157. Episode 157: Christmas 2024 - Manchester Metropolitan v Brighton Dec 26, 2024 · 29m This year's festive specials continue. Manchester Metropolitan plays Brighton, captained by Debra Stephenson and Adam Pearson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  158. Episode 158: Christmas 2024 - Leeds Trinity v Nottingham Dec 27, 2024 · 29m 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.
  159. Episode 159: Christmas 2024 - Southampton v Churchill College, Cambridge Dec 29, 2024 · 29m 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.
  160. Episode 160: Christmas 2024 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Queens' College, Cambridge Dec 30, 2024 · 29m 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.
  161. Episode 161: Christmas 2024 - St Andrews v LSE Dec 31, 2024 · 29m 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.
  162. Episode 162: Christmas 2024 - Semi-Final 1 Jan 1, 2025 · 29m 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.
  163. Episode 163: Christmas 2024 - Semi-Final 2 Jan 2, 2025 · 29m Another two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  164. Episode 164: Christmas 2024 - Final Jan 3, 2025 · 29m 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.
  165. Episode 165: Christmas 2025: Durham v Manchester Dec 22, 2025 · 29m The festive series begins with a match between Christmas 2024’s champions Durham and Series 10 runners-up Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  166. Episode 166: Christmas 2025: UCL v Leeds Dec 23, 2025 · 29m Alumni teams from UCL and Leeds reunite for a second chance at being crowned Christmas University Challenge champions. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  167. Episode 167: Christmas 2025: Keble College, Oxford v Hull Dec 24, 2025 · 29m Keble College, Oxford play Hull in another Christmas match. Anne-Marie Imafidon and Joanna Nadin lead the teams, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  168. Episode 168: Christmas 2025: Trinity College, Cambridge v Bristol Dec 26, 2025 · 29m 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.
  169. Episode 169: Christmas 2025: Exeter College, Oxford v Trinity Hall, Cambridge Dec 28, 2025 · 29m 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.
  170. Episode 170: Christmas 2025: St Hilda's College, Oxford v Edinburgh Dec 29, 2025 · 29m 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.
  171. Episode 171: Christmas 2025: Middlesex v Lancaster Dec 30, 2025 · 29m 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.
  172. Episode 172: Christmas 2025: Semi-Final 1 Dec 31, 2025 · 29m 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.
  173. Episode 173: Christmas 2025: Semi-Final 2 Jan 1, 2026 · 29m Another two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  174. Episode 174: Christmas 2025: Final Jan 2, 2026 · 29m 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.