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University Challenge2009/2010

37 episodes · Jul 6, 2009

Get ready for another fiercely intelligent battle of wits as *University Challenge* returns! Jeremy Paxman is back, sharper than ever, to put a fresh wave of brilliant student teams through their paces. This season promises the same exhilarating blend of rapid-fire questioning and nail-biting suspense as these academic powerhouses compete for ultimate bragging rights. Expect lightning-fast recall, unexpected specializations, and plenty of moments where even the most seasoned viewers will find themselves scratching their heads – all under Paxman’s famously discerning gaze. It's a season brimming with intellectual challenge and captivating competition.

1. Christ's College, Cambridge v Warwick
Jul 6, 2009 · 30m

In the inaugural contest of the series, Jeremy Paxman poses the questions, presiding over a clash between the scholars of Christ's College, Cambridge, and the team representing the University of Warwick.

2. Royal Veterinary College v Manchester
Jul 13, 2009 · 30m

The Royal Veterinary College, a member of the University of London, faces Manchester University in the second match of the first round, vying for advancement. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

3. Loughborough v UCL
Jul 20, 2009 · 30m

The first round continues, and the students of Loughborough University face off against UCL for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

4. Clare College, Cambridge v Jesus College, Oxford
Jul 27, 2009 · 30m

The students of Clare College, Cambridge, face off against those of Jesus College, Oxford, in a crucial first-round contest for advancement. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

5. Nottingham v Girton College Cambridge
Aug 3, 2009 · 30m

The University of Nottingham's representatives face off against Girton College, Cambridge, vying for advancement in the contest. Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

6. Edinburgh v Central Lancashire
Aug 10, 2009 · 30m

The battle lines are drawn: Edinburgh and Lancashire students clash for advancement. Representing Scotland, the University of Edinburgh contests the University of Central Lancashire in a contest to advance to the next stage.

7. King's College, London v Cardiff
Aug 24, 2009 · 30m

The contest is England versus Wales, a clash between students from King's College, London, and the University of Cardiff, each striving to advance to the subsequent stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

8. Newnham College, Cambridge v Sussex
Aug 31, 2009 · 30m

The students of Newnham College, Cambridge, face the University of Sussex in a first-round contest. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

9. Imperial College, London v Southampton
Sep 7, 2009 · 30m

The team representing Imperial College, London, faces off against the University of Southampton in a contest to advance to the subsequent round. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

10. St John's College, Oxford v Durham
Sep 14, 2009 · 30m

A group of students from St John's College, Oxford, will compete against the University of Durham in the next preliminary round. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

11. Magdalene College, Cambridge v St Hugh's College, Oxford
Sep 21, 2009 · 30m

Magdalene College, Cambridge, faces St Hugh's College, Oxford, in the next round of competition. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

12. York v St George's, University of London
Sep 28, 2009 · 30m

The University of York team faces off against St George's, University of London's medical students in a contest to advance to the next stage of the student quiz. The questions are posed by Jeremy Paxman.

13. St Andrews v Somerville College, Oxford
Oct 5, 2009 · 30m

A clash of venerable institutions is set to unfold as the University of St Andrews faces Somerville College, Oxford, in the first round. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

14. Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Regent's Park College, Oxford
Oct 12, 2009 · 30m

The team from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, faces off against Regent's Park College, Oxford, in the next round of competition. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

15. UCL v Clare College, Cambridge
Oct 19, 2009 · 30m

In the opening match of the losers' bracket, UCL and Clare College Cambridge face a renewed chance to advance to the next stage of the student quiz competition. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

16. Christ's College, Cambridge v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Oct 26, 2009 · 30m

The final match for the lower-ranked teams, the second and concluding contest, features a purely Cambridge clash: Christ's College against Emmanuel College, vying for advancement to the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman will

17. Girton College, Cambridge v St George's, University of London
Nov 2, 2009 · 30m

The first contest of the second round sees Girton College, Cambridge, students face off against medical students from St George's, University of London, in a battle for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will pose the ques

18. Newnham College, Cambridge v St Andrews
Nov 9, 2009 · 30m

In the next round of the student quiz, teams from Newnham College, Cambridge, will compete against St Andrews University for a spot in the quarter-finals. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

19. St John's College, Oxford v Loughborough
Nov 16, 2009 · 30m

In the next round of the student quiz, teams from St John's College, Oxford, and the University of Loughborough will compete for a spot in the quarter-finals. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

20. UCL v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Nov 23, 2009 · 30m

In another second-round contest, teams from University College, London, will compete against those of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, vying for a spot in the quiz's quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

21. Imperial College, London v St Hugh's College, Oxford
Nov 30, 2009 · 30m

In the next round of the student quiz, Imperial College, London will compete against St Hugh's College, Oxford, vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

22. Jesus College, Oxford v Warwick
Dec 7, 2009 · 30m

In the next round of the student quiz, a team from Jesus College, Oxford, competes against the University of Warwick for advancement in the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

23. Edinburgh v Regent's Park College, Oxford
Dec 14, 2009 · 30m

The final match of the second round will pit Scotland against England, with representatives from the University of Edinburgh facing off against Regent's Park College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

24. Manchester v King's College, London
Dec 21, 2009 · 30m

The final match of the second round sees University of Manchester students competing against King's College, London, vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

25. St John's College, Oxford v Girton College, Cambridge
Jan 4, 2010 · 30m

The first of the quarter-final contests will see St John's College, Oxford, face Girton College, Cambridge. Advancement to the semifinals now requires victory in two successive quarter-final matches. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogat

26. St Andrews v Manchester
Jan 11, 2010 · 30m

The students face a quarter-final clash between St Andrews University and Manchester University, with the victor needing a further win to advance to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

27. Imperial College, London v Edinburgh
Jan 18, 2010 · 30m

The student quiz has narrowed to the semi-finals, where teams must now secure victory in two quarter-final contests. In their first quarter, students representing Imperial College, London, will compete against Edinburgh University. Jeremy P

28. Jesus College, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Jan 25, 2010 · 30m

The student quiz competition progresses to the quarter-finals. Advancement to the semi-finals now requires winning two quarters. The first of these quarter-final matches features Jesus College Oxford against Emmanuel College Cambridge, with

29. St John's College, Oxford v Manchester
Feb 1, 2010 · 30m

The student quiz progresses to the quarter-finals. Advancement to the semi-final requires victory in two quarters. In the second of these, St John's College Oxford faces Manchester University, with Jeremy Paxman presiding over the questioni

30. Girton College, Cambridge v St Andrews
Feb 8, 2010 · 30m

The student quiz competition progresses to the quarter-finals, where Girton College, Cambridge, and St Andrews University vie for a place in the later rounds. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

31. Imperial College, London v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Feb 15, 2010 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed. Advancement to the semi-final requires victory in two matches. In the second contest of this round, Imperial College London faces Emmanuel College Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

32. Edinburgh v Jesus College, Oxford
Feb 22, 2010 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed. Advancement to the semi-finals requires victory in two successive quarter-final contests. Edinburgh University and Jesus College Oxford, both having suffered defeats in their initial quarter-final matches, now fa

33. Manchester v Edinburgh
Mar 1, 2010 · 30m

Manchester University and Edinburgh University, each carrying a record of one victory and one defeat in the quarter-finals, will compete for a further opportunity to advance.

34. Imperial College London v Girton College, Cambridge
Mar 15, 2010 · 30m

Imperial College London and Girton College Cambridge, each carrying a record of one victory and one defeat in the quarter-finals, meet now for a final opportunity to advance.

35. St John's College, Oxford v Imperial College London
Mar 22, 2010 · 30m

The competition has reached its final stages. The first semi-final pits St John's College, Oxford, against Imperial College, London. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

36. Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Manchester
Mar 29, 2010 · 30m

The second semi-final pits representatives of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, against those of Manchester University in a contest for a spot in the final. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

37. Final: St John's College, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Apr 5, 2010 · 30m

The culmination of the competition arrives: the students of St John's College, Oxford, and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, are locked in a final contest for the coveted trophy. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

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