University Challenge — 2008/2009
Prepare for another fiercely intelligent battle of wits as *University Challenge* returns! Jeremy Paxman is back at the helm, ready to challenge a fresh wave of bright young minds from across the UK’s universities. This season promises the same rapid-fire questioning and nail-biting tension viewers have come to expect, as teams vie for victory under the pressure of Paxman's famously discerning gaze. Expect lightning-fast recall, specialist knowledge pushed to its limits, and a captivating display of academic prowess – it’s *University Challenge* at its very best.
The inaugural contest of this new season of University Challenge sees the students of the University of Hull face off against a team representing City University London. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.
The second match of the opening round features Corpus Christi College, Oxford, facing off against the University of Durham. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
Tonight features another preliminary contest, as representatives from the Royal Veterinary College, London, compete against the University of York for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.
With Jeremy Paxman presiding, students from the University of Surrey and the University of Warwick engaged in a spirited contest for advancement to the next stage. He posed the questions, and they answered, vying for a coveted spot in the s…
Tonight features another preliminary contest, with representatives of Queen's College, Cambridge, facing off against St George's, London, for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.
The University of Exeter team faces Pembroke College Oxford in a further round of the student quiz. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
Selwyn College, Cambridge, will face St Anne's College, Oxford, in the first round of the student quiz competition. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
The London School of Economics faces off against the University of Bath in the initial round of the student quiz competition. Veteran interviewer Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
St John's College, Cambridge, faces Lincoln College, Oxford, in a first-round contest of wits during the university quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
The University of Southampton and the University of Brighton face off in a contest for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.
King's College Cambridge faces the University of Edinburgh in a preliminary round of the student quiz competition. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
The University of Bristol team faces off against the University of Manchester in the next round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
Exeter College, Oxford, faces the University of St Andrews in the next round of the student quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
The opening match of the losers' bracket features students from St John's College, Cambridge, facing off against Pembroke College, Oxford, in a contest to advance to the next round of the student quiz. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman wil…
The final match of the losers' bracket pits King's College Cambridge against the University of Surrey, a contest for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
The London School of Economics faces Selwyn College, Cambridge, in the opening match of the second round of the student quiz, their hopes pinned on advancing to the quarter finals. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will be posing the quest…
In the next second-round contest, representatives from the University of Manchester will face off against the University of York, vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.
The competition is entirely within the University, as students from St John's College Cambridge face off against their rivals from King's College Cambridge in a quest to advance to the quarter-finals of the student quiz. Renowned broadcaste…
The competition continues with another second-round contest, as Corpus Christi College, Oxford, faces off against the University of Edinburgh in the student quiz, vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the…
The competition continues with a second-round clash: students from Queen's College, Cambridge, face off against the University of Warwick, vying for a place in the quarter-finals of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the que…
In the next round of the student quiz, students from Lincoln College, Oxford, will compete against the University of St Andrews for a place in the quarter-finals. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
In the second round of the student quiz, Jeremy Paxman poses the questions as teams from City University and the University of Brighton compete for a place in the quarter-finals.
The final contests of the second round will see University of Sheffield students face off against their Exeter counterparts, vying for a place in the quarter-finals of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
The University of Manchester faces the London School of Economics in the first quarter-final of the student quiz, vying for a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
The second quarter-final of the student quiz sees representatives of Lincoln College, Oxford, face off against those from Queen's College, Cambridge, in a contest to advance to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions…
Corpus Christi College, Oxford, will face the University of Exeter in the final quarter-final of the student quiz, vying for a place in the semi-finals. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
St John's College, Cambridge, will face City University in the final quarter-final of the student quiz, vying for a place in the semi-finals. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
The first semi-final of the student quiz will see teams from the University of Manchester face off against Lincoln College, Oxford, in a contest to advance to the Grand Final.
The second semi-final of the student quiz sees representatives from Corpus Christi College, Oxford, face off against St John's College, Cambridge, in a contest to advance to the final round. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
The University of Manchester faces Corpus Christi College, Oxford, in the Grand Final of the student quiz, vying for the title of series champions. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.
