
University Challenge — 2012/2013
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.
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.
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.
Wadham College, Oxford, faces off against the University of Bristol in a contest to advance to the next stage. The program features Jeremy Paxman.
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.
The Queen Mary, London contingent faces off against Jesus College, Oxford, vying for advancement in the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.
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…
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.
A team from Imperial College, London, faces off against Jesus College, Cambridge. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
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.
Pembroke College, Cambridge, will face the University of Lancaster in the next round of competition. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.
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.
University College London faces the University of Exeter in a contest to advance to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.
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.
The University of Warwick and Aberdeen University will compete for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will preside over the contest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the first quarter-final, the University of Manchester faces Imperial College, London. Jeremy Paxman will conduct the interview.
University College London faces the University of Bangor in the next round of the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.
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.
The quarter-finals proceed with a contest between New College, Oxford, and King's College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.
The quarter-final round progresses with a match between the University of Manchester and University College, London. Jeremy Paxman will be conducting the interview.
The quarter-final round proceeds with Imperial College, London facing the University of Bangor. Jeremy Paxman will be conducting the interview.
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.
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.
The quarter-final has arrived, pitting Manchester against the St George's London medical staff. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.
The final matches of the quarter-finals will feature the University of Bangor and King's College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.
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.
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.
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.

