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University Challenge2010/2011

37 episodes · Jul 5, 2010

Get ready for a clash of intellect! This season, Jeremy Paxman returns to guide two bright student teams through a rigorous and captivating contest of knowledge. Expect rapid-fire questioning, strategic gameplay, and moments of brilliant insight as these young minds face off across a diverse range of subjects. It's a thrilling display of quick thinking and academic prowess – watch as they battle it out for victory!

1. St Andrews v Bristol
Jul 5, 2010 · 29m

The series begins with a contest between St Andrews University and the University of Bristol, their students vying for victory. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

2. Cardiff v Oxford Brookes
Jul 12, 2010 · 29m

The second match of the initial round sees students from Cardiff University competing against those of Oxford Brookes University for advancement. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

3. Balliol College, Oxford v Queens' College, Cambridge
Jul 19, 2010 · 29m

The first round of this Oxford and Cambridge college match sees Balliol College, Oxford, facing off against Queens' College, Cambridge, in a contest for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

4. Peterhouse, Cambridge v Exeter
Jul 26, 2010 · 29m

In the next preliminary contest, scholars representing Peterhouse, Cambridge, will compete against the University of Exeter, vying for advancement to the subsequent round. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

5. York v Royal College of Music
Aug 2, 2010 · 29m

The University of York contingent faces off against the Royal College of Music’s representatives in the contest’s preliminary round. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

6. Newnham College, Cambridge v Southampton
Aug 9, 2010 · 29m

Newnham College students at Cambridge University serve as a crucial resource for their peers, providing intellectual support to advance to the next stage of the university quiz competition. The questions are posed by Jeremy Paxman.

7. Christ's College, Cambridge v Liverpool
Aug 16, 2010 · 29m

The teams of Christ's College, Cambridge, and the University of Liverpool will compete for advancement in the student quiz. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

8. Downing College, Cambridge v St Edmund Hall, Oxford
Aug 23, 2010 · 29m

The atmosphere crackled with anticipation at the first round of the Oxbridge competition. A team from Downing College, Cambridge, faced off against St Edmund Hall, Oxford. The questions would be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

9. Newcastle v Sheffield
Aug 30, 2010 · 29m

The University of Newcastle faces off against the University of Sheffield in a contest. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

10. UCL v Hertford College, Oxford
Sep 6, 2010 · 29m

A delegation from University College, London, faces off against Hertford College, Oxford, in the next preliminary round. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

11. Durham v Magdalen College, Oxford
Sep 13, 2010 · 29m

Durham University faces Magdalen College, Oxford, in the next round of the student quiz competition. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

12. Edinburgh v Jesus College, Oxford
Sep 20, 2010 · 29m

Edinburgh University faces Jesus College, Oxford, in the next round of the student quiz competition. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

13. UAL v Imperial College London
Sep 27, 2010 · 29m

The University of the Arts London faces off against Imperial College London in a contest to advance to the next stage of the student quiz. The questions are posed by Jeremy Paxman.

14. Merton College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge
Oct 11, 2010 · 29m

The final contest of the preliminary matches features a classic Oxbridge rivalry: Merton College, Oxford, facing St John's College, Cambridge, for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

15. Cardiff v Exeter
Oct 18, 2010 · 29m

Cardiff University faces the University of Exeter in the first of two crucial losers' matches, vying for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

16. St Andrews v St John's College, Cambridge
Oct 25, 2010 · 29m

The final contest among the two lowest-ranked teams in the first round sees St Andrews face St John's College, Cambridge, in a battle for advancement. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

17. Christ's College, Cambridge v Edinburgh
Nov 1, 2010 · 29m

The second round of matches begins with a contest between Christ's College, Cambridge, and Edinburgh, the prize being advancement to the quarter finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

18. Oxford Brookes v UAL
Nov 8, 2010 · 29m

A second-round match will see representatives from Oxford Brookes University compete against the University of the Arts London for a spot in the quarter finals.

19. Exeter v York
Nov 15, 2010 · 29m

In the next round of competition, teams from the University of Exeter will face off against York University, vying for a spot in the quarter finals.

20. Peterhouse, Cambridge v St John's College, Cambridge
Nov 22, 2010 · 29m

The atmosphere crackles with anticipation as Peterhouse and St John's, two of Cambridge's most esteemed colleges, prepare to clash in a fiercely contested local derby. The stakes are high – a coveted place in the quarter-finals hangs in the

21. UCL v Sheffield
Nov 29, 2010 · 29m

The second round continues with University College London facing the University of Sheffield for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

22. Downing College, Cambridge v Magdalen College, Oxford
Dec 6, 2010 · 29m

Downing College, Cambridge, faces Magdalen College, Oxford, in the next round of competition, vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

23. Merton College, Oxford v Queens' College, Cambridge
Dec 13, 2010 · 29m

The contest for a quarter-final berth sees Merton College, Oxford, locked in competition with Queens' College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

24. Newnham College, Cambridge v Bristol
Dec 20, 2010 · 29m

The final contest of the second round will see Newnham College, Cambridge, compete against the University of Bristol for advancement to the quarter-finals of the student quiz. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

25. Christ's College, Cambridge v Oxford Brookes
Jan 10, 2010 · 29m

The first quarter-final match features Christ's College, Cambridge, against Oxford Brookes University. Victory in two quarter-final contests is required to advance to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

26. York v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Jan 17, 2010 · 29m

York University faces Peterhouse, Cambridge, in the first of their quarter-final matches. Advancement to the semi-finals requires victory in two quarter-final contests. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the questioning.

27. Sheffield v Magdalen College, Oxford
Jan 24, 2011 · 30m

Sheffield University faces Magdalen College, Oxford, in the opening quarter-final of the tournament. Advancement to the semi-finals requires victory in two quarter-final matches. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

28. Queens' College, Cambridge v Bristol
Jan 31, 2011 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed with Queens' College, Cambridge facing the University of Bristol. Advancement to the semi-finals requires victory in two quarter-final matches. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

29. Oxford Brookes v Sheffield
Feb 7, 2011 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed. In the second of these contests, Oxford Brookes University faces the University of Sheffield. Victory in two quarter-final matches is required for advancement to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions

30. Christ's College, Cambridge v Magdalen College, Oxford
Feb 14, 2011 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed. Christ's College, Cambridge, and Magdalen College, Oxford, both having suffered defeats in their initial quarter-final encounters, now face each other for a renewed opportunity to advance. Progression to the semi

31. Peterhouse, Cambridge v Queens' College, Cambridge
Feb 21, 2011 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed. Advancement to the semi-finals requires victory in two successive quarter-final contests. In the second of these, Peterhouse Cambridge faces Queens' College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

32. York v Bristol
Feb 28, 2011 · 30m

The quarter-finals progress, demanding that teams secure victory in two matches to advance to the semi-final round. Tonight, York University and the University of Bristol, both having suffered defeats in their initial quarter-final encounte

33. Magdalen College, Oxford v Queens' College, Cambridge
Mar 7, 2011 · 30m

Magdalen College, Oxford, and Queens' College, Cambridge, each having secured one quarter-final victory and suffered one defeat, are afforded another opportunity to advance to the semi-finals.

34. Oxford Brookes v York
Mar 14, 2011 · 30m

The final quarter-final contest of the round has arrived. Advancement to the semi-finals requires victory in two of these matches. Oxford Brookes University and the University of York, each with a record of one win and one loss in the quart

35. Sheffield v York
Mar 21, 2011 · 30m

The semi-final rounds commence with a contest between two universities from Yorkshire: the University of Sheffield and York University, vying for a coveted spot in the Grand Final. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

36. Peterhouse, Cambridge v Magdalen College, Oxford
Mar 28, 2011 · 30m

The semi-finals draw to a close, with Peterhouse, Cambridge, now facing Magdalen College, Oxford, in a contest for a coveted spot in the Grand Final. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

37. Final: York v Magdalen College, Oxford
Apr 4, 2011 · 30m

The culmination of the student quiz season arrived: the University of York faced Magdalen College, Oxford, in a contest for the coveted University Challenge trophy. Jeremy Paxman posed the questions.

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