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University Challenge2012/2013

37 episodes · Jul 16, 2012

Get ready for a clash of intellects! This season, Jeremy Paxman returns to guide two sharp student teams through the rigorous and exhilarating world of University Challenge. Expect lightning-fast reflexes, encyclopedic knowledge, and nail-biting moments as these brilliant young minds face off in a demanding test of their academic prowess. Each episode delivers a fresh battle, showcasing the breadth of their understanding and the intensity of competition – all under Paxman’s famously discerning gaze.

1. Trinity Laban v York
Jul 16, 2012 · 29m

The series commenced with a contest between students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire and a team representing the University of York. Jeremy Paxman posed the questions.

2. St George's, London v King's College, Cambridge
Jul 23, 2012 · 29m

The second match of the opening round features medical students from St George's, London, competing against those of King's College, Cambridge, for advancement to the subsequent stage.

3. Wadham College, Oxford v Bristol
Aug 13, 2012 · 29m

Wadham College, Oxford, faces off against the University of Bristol in a contest to advance to the next stage. The program features Jeremy Paxman.

4. Strathclyde v Durham
Aug 20, 2012 · 29m

The University of Strathclyde and the University of Durham face off in a contest to advance to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

5. Queen Mary, London v Jesus College, Oxford
Aug 27, 2012 · 29m

The Queen Mary, London contingent faces off against Jesus College, Oxford, vying for advancement in the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

6. Magdalen College, Oxford v Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Sep 3, 2012 · 29m

The fate of Magdalen College, Oxford, and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, hangs in the balance as they compete for advancement to the second round of the student quiz. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will preside over the contest, posi

7. Lincoln College, Oxford v Manchester
Sep 10, 2012 · 29m

Lincoln College, Oxford, faces the University of Manchester in a contest to advance to the competition's next round. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

8. Imperial College, London v Jesus College, Cambridge
Sep 17, 2012 · 30m

A team from Imperial College, London, faces off against Jesus College, Cambridge. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

9. St Andrews v Bangor
Sep 24, 2012 · 29m

The contest pits Scotland against Wales, with the University of St Andrews facing off against Bangor University in pursuit of advancement. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

10. Pembroke College, Cambridge v Lancaster
Oct 1, 2012 · 29m

Pembroke College, Cambridge, will face the University of Lancaster in the next round of competition. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

11. Bath v Liverpool
Oct 8, 2012 · 29m

The University of Bath will face Liverpool University in the next round of the student quiz competition. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

12. UCL v Exeter
Oct 15, 2012 · 29m

University College London faces the University of Exeter in a contest to advance to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

13. New College, Oxford v Homerton College, Cambridge
Oct 22, 2012 · 29m

The representatives of New College, Oxford, face off against Homerton College, Cambridge, in a contest to advance to the next stage of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

14. Warwick v Aberdeen
Oct 29, 2012 · 29m

The University of Warwick and Aberdeen University will compete for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will preside over the contest.

15. Lincoln College, Oxford v Lancaster
Nov 5, 2012 · 29m

Lincoln College, Oxford, faces Lancaster in the first of two crucial loser's play-off matches, vying for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

16. Homerton College, Cambridge v King's College, Cambridge
Nov 12, 2012 · 29m

The final match of the top-two losers' play-offs features Homerton College and King's College, Cambridge, vying for advancement to the next round.

17. Pembroke College, Cambridge v Bath
Nov 19, 2012 · 29m

Pembroke College, Cambridge, faces the University of Bath in the opening match of the second round, vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

18. York v New College, Oxford
Nov 26, 2012 · 29m

The University of York faces New College, Oxford, in a second-round contest for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will preside over the proceedings.

19. Warwick v King's College, Cambridge
Dec 3, 2012 · 29m

The University of Warwick faces King's College, Cambridge, in a second-round contest for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

20. St George's London v Lancaster
Dec 10, 2012 · 29m

The St George's London medical team faces Lancaster in their second-round contest, vying for a spot in the quarter finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

21. Magdalen College, Oxford v Manchester
Jan 7, 2013 · 29m

The competition continues with a second-round encounter: Magdalen College, Oxford, faces the University of Manchester in a contest to advance to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

22. Bristol v Imperial College, London
Jan 14, 2013 · 29m

The University of Bristol faces Imperial College, London in the next round, vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

23. UCL v Jesus College, Oxford
Jan 21, 2013 · 29m

The next second-round contest will feature University College, London, facing Jesus College, Oxford, in a battle for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

24. Bangor v Durham
Jan 28, 2013 · 29m

The final contest of the second round will see Bangor University face the University of Durham, vying for a spot in the quarter-finals of the student quiz. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will be the quizmaster.

25. Manchester v Imperial College, London
Feb 4, 2013 · 29m

In the first quarter-final, the University of Manchester faces Imperial College, London. Jeremy Paxman will conduct the interview.

26. UCL v Bangor
Feb 11, 2013 · 29m

University College London faces the University of Bangor in the next round of the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

27. Pembroke College, Cambridge v St George's, London
Feb 18, 2012 · 29m

The quarter-final proceeds with a contest between students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, and medical students from St George's, London. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

28. New College, Oxford v King's College, Cambridge
Feb 25, 2013 · 29m

The quarter-finals proceed with a contest between New College, Oxford, and King's College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

29. Manchester v UCL
Feb 5, 2013 · 29m

The quarter-final round progresses with a match between the University of Manchester and University College, London. Jeremy Paxman will be conducting the interview.

30. Imperial College, London v Bangor
Mar 11, 2013 · 29m

The quarter-final round proceeds with Imperial College, London facing the University of Bangor. Jeremy Paxman will be conducting the interview.

31. St George's, London v New College, Oxford
Mar 18, 2013 · 29m

The quarter-finals proceed with St George's London facing New College, Oxford, in a contest to advance further toward the championship. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

32. Pembroke College, Cambridge v King's College, Cambridge
Mar 25, 2013 · 29m

The quarter-final contest proceeds, pitting Pembroke College against King's College in a battle for advancement to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman will preside over the proceedings, posing the questions.

33. Manchester v St George's, London
Apr 1, 2013 · 29m

The quarter-final has arrived, pitting Manchester against the St George's London medical staff. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

34. Bangor v King's College, Cambridge
Apr 8, 2013 · 29m

The final matches of the quarter-finals will feature the University of Bangor and King's College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

35. University College, London v New College, Oxford
Apr 15, 2013 · 29m

University College, London faces New College, Oxford in the first of the semi-final contests, vying for a spot in the series final. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

36. Manchester v Bangor
Apr 22, 2013 · 29m

The final semi-final unfolds, pitting the University of Manchester against the University of Bangor in a contest for advancement to the series final. Jeremy Paxman will preside, posing the questions.

37. Final: UCL v Manchester
Apr 29, 2013 · 29m

The series culminates tonight with a contest between University College, London, and the University of Manchester, vying for possession of the coveted University Challenge trophy. As always, it is Jeremy Paxman who will pose the questions.

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