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University Challenge2013/2014

37 episodes · Jul 15, 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 bright young minds face off in a battle of wits. Each episode sees them tackling challenging questions across a vast range of subjects, all under Paxman's famously discerning gaze – ensuring a captivating contest for viewers at home.

1. Aberdeen v Queen's University, Belfast
Jul 15, 2013 · 30m

The inaugural match of this new season of University Challenge pits Scotland against Ireland, as students from the University of Aberdeen face off against a team representing Queen's University Belfast. Jeremy Paxman presides, posing the qu

2. St John's College, Cambridge v Reading
Jul 22, 2013 · 30m

The second match of the opening round sees representatives of St John's College, Cambridge, competing against the University of Reading for advancement to the subsequent stage. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

3. Trinity College, Cambridge v Christ Church, Oxford
Jul 29, 2013 · 30m

The opening round of a prestigious university match unfolds as representatives of Trinity College, Cambridge, face off against Christ Church Oxford for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman presides over the proceedings, posing the q

4. Durham vs Queens', Cambridge
Aug 5, 2013 · 30m

In the next preliminary contest, students representing the University of Durham will compete against those from Queens' College, Cambridge, vying for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

5. Loughborough v Clare College, Cambridge
Aug 12, 2013 · 30m

The University of Loughborough faces Clare College, Cambridge, in a contest to advance to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

6. SOAS v Southampton
Aug 19, 2013 · 30m

The School of Oriental and African Studies contests a spot in the second round of the student quiz against the University of Southampton. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

7. Brasenose College, Oxford v Manchester
Aug 26, 2013 · 30m

The Brasenose College, Oxford team faces off against the University of Manchester in a contest to advance to the competition's next round. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

8. Keele v Liverpool
Sep 2, 2013 · 30m

The University of Keele team faces the University of Liverpool in the next round of competition. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

9. Balliol College, Oxford v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Sep 9, 2013 · 30m

The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as Balliol College, Oxford, and Peterhouse Cambridge met in a contest to advance to the next round. The match was a classic Oxbridge affair, steeped in history and fierce rivalry.

10. York v Bath
Sep 16, 2013 · 30m

The University of York will face the University of Bath in a first-round contest, with Jeremy Paxman presiding over the proceedings.

11. Pembroke College, Cambridge v Somerville College, Oxford
Sep 23, 2013 · 30m

Pembroke College of Cambridge will face Somerville College of Oxford in the next round of the student quiz competition. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

12. Cardiff v Exeter
Sep 30, 2013 · 30m

In a contest for advancement, Cardiff University faces off against the University of Exeter, vying for a place in the next stage. The inquiries will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

13. St. John's College, Oxford v Downing College, Cambridge
Oct 7, 2013 · 30m

St John's College, Oxford, will face Downing College, Cambridge, in the final match of the first round, a contest for advancement in the competition.

14. Bangor v Aberystwyth
Oct 14, 2013 · 30m

The final matches of the opening round feature a contest steeped in Welsh tradition: the University of Aberystwyth versus Bangor University. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

15. Durham v Christ Church, Oxford
Oct 21, 2013 · 29m

The first of the elimination matches for those who did not advance offers two teams a renewed opportunity to progress in the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the questioning.

16. Southampton v Loughborough
Oct 28, 2013 · 30m

The final losers' match offers two more teams a chance at advancement. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

17. York v Somerville College, Oxford
Nov 4, 2013 · 30m

The second round commences with the first of its contests, a clash between two teams vying for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will preside, posing the questions.

18. Downing College, Cambridge v Queen's University, Belfast
Nov 11, 2013 · 30m

The second round continues, pitting two teams against each other in a contest for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

19. Clare College, Cambridge v Christ Church, Oxford
Nov 18, 2013 · 30m

The ancient rivalry between Clare College, Cambridge, and Christ Church, Oxford, reaches a crucial point as they compete for a place in the tournament's quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will preside over the proceedings, posing the questions.

20. Bangor v Southampton
Nov 25, 2013 · 30m

Bangor University will face the University of Southampton in the competition's quarter-finals. Renowned journalist Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

21. Trinity College, Cambridge v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Dec 2, 2013 · 30m

The competition progresses to its second round, where two student teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

22. Manchester v Queens' College, Cambridge
Dec 9, 2013 · 30m

The competition progresses to its second round, with Manchester facing Queens' College, Cambridge, in a contest for a spot in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

23. Liverpool v Cardiff
Dec 16, 2013 · 30m

The competition progresses to its second round, where two student teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

24. Reading v SOAS
Jan 6, 2014 · 30m

The final contests of the second round see students from two additional universities compete for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be the interviewer.

25. Trinity College, Cambridge v Manchester
Jan 13, 2014 · 29m

The quarter-finals begin with a contest between two university teams vying for advancement. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

26. Cardiff v SOAS
Jan 20, 2014 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed, with two collegiate teams vying for advancement in the competition. Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

27. Somerville College, Oxford v Clare College, Cambridge
Jan 28, 2014 · 30m

The tension intensifies with each passing round of the student quiz, as the competition narrows to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

28. Queen's University, Belfast v Southampton
Feb 3, 2014 · 30m

The quarter-finals proceed, with teams from two further universities vying for a place in the subsequent rounds. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

29. Trinity College, Cambridge v SOAS
Feb 10, 2014 · 30m

The next quarter-final promises another contest for a university team vying to advance in the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

30. Manchester v Cardiff
Feb 17, 2014 · 30m

A further quarter-final contest will see two student teams vying for advancement in the quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

31. Sommerville College, Oxford v Southampton
Feb 24, 2014 · 30m

The demanding quarter-finals proceed, with two university teams competing for a place in the subsequent rounds. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

32. Clare College, Cambridge v Queen's University, Belfast
Mar 3, 2014 · 30m

With the quarter-finals underway, the tension mounts. The fate of the student teams hangs in the balance as they compete for a place in the next round. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

33. Manchester v Southampton
Mar 10, 2014 · 30m

The final hurdle before the semi-finals of the student quiz looms: the penultimate quarter-final. As the competition progresses, Jeremy Paxman will once again pose the questions.

34. SOAS v Queen's University, Belfast
Mar 17, 2014 · 30m

The final quarter-final contest unfolds, determining the last team to advance to the semi-finals of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

35. Trinity College, Cambridge v Manchester
Mar 24, 2014 · 29m

The first of the semi-final matches has arrived, with one team poised to advance to the grand final of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings, posing the questions.

36. Somerville College, Oxford v SOAS
Mar 31, 2014 · 29m

The final semi-final will determine which team advances to the grand final of the student quiz. Veteran interviewer Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

37. Final: Trinity College, Cambridge v Somerville College, Oxford
Apr 7, 2014 · 30m

The culmination of the student quiz season sees one team awarded the University Challenge trophy. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

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