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University Challenge2015/16

37 episodes · Jul 13, 2015

Prepare for a clash of intellects! Veteran broadcaster Jeremy Paxman takes the helm as two sharp student teams face off in this season’s thrilling debates. Expect rapid-fire questioning, quick thinking, and compelling arguments as these bright minds test their knowledge and wit against each other. It's a battle of brains where every question counts.

1. Glasgow v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Jul 13, 2015 · 29m

The inaugural contest of the university quiz series sees Glasgow University face Peterhouse, Cambridge, in a battle for advancement to the next stage. Renowned broadcaster Jeremy Paxman will preside over the proceedings, posing the question

2. Liverpool v St Peter's College, Oxford
Jul 20, 2015 · 30m

In this quiz series for students, Jeremy Paxman poses the questions. In the first round of another contest, teams from the University of Liverpool face off against St Peter's College, Oxford, vying for a place in the second round.

3. Kent v Newcastle
Jul 27, 2015 · 30m

In another opening contest, teams from the University of Kent and the University of Newcastle compete for advancement to the next stage.

4. Manchester v York
Aug 3, 2015 · 29m

In another opening contest, the University of Manchester faces the University of York, vying for advancement to the next stage of the student quiz competition.

5. Nottingham v Swanse
Aug 10, 2015 · 29m

The University of Nottingham’s team faces off against the University of Swansea in the next preliminary contest. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

6. ICR v St George's, London
Aug 17, 2015 · 29m

A contest of intellect unfolds as two teams, comprised of medical professionals and scientists from the Institute of Cancer Research and St George's University of London, compete for advancement to the next stage. The questions are pose

7. Christ's College, Cambridge v Kellogg College, Oxford
Aug 24, 2015 · 29m

A familiar presence in these contests, Christ's College, Cambridge, faces off against Kellogg College, Oxford, in a battle for advancement to the next stage of the student quiz. The questions are posed by Jeremy Paxman.

8. Sussex v Queen's University, Belfast
Aug 31, 2015 · 29m

The contest pits England against Northern Ireland, with Sussex University facing Queen's University, Belfast, in the next round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be the questionmaster.

9. King's College, Cambridge v Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Sep 7, 2015 · 29m

A further first-round contest pits students from King's College and Sidney Sussex College, both of Cambridge, against each other for advancement in the tournament. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

10. Reading v Imperial College, London
Sep 14, 2015 · 30m

In a subsequent opening contest, representatives of the University of Reading will compete against those of Imperial College London for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

11. St Catharine's College, Cambridge v Southampton
Sep 21, 2015 · 30m

In another opening contest, representatives of St Catharine's College, Cambridge, face off against the team from the University of Southampton. Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

12. Clare College, Cambridge v Warwick
Sep 28, 2015 · 29m

This installment features a competition between Clare College, Cambridge, and the University of Warwick, vying for advancement to the next stage of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

13. Queen Mary, London v Nuffield College, Oxford
Oct 5, 2015 · 29m

The final match of the first round in the student quiz features Queen Mary, London, facing off against Nuffield College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

14. St John's College, Oxford v Bristol
Oct 12, 2015 · 29m

The final contest of the preliminary round is upon us: St John's College, Oxford, faces the University of Bristol in a spirited academic clash. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

15. St Peter's College, Oxford
Oct 19, 2015 · 29m

This is the first of two crucial matches for the defeated, offering a final opportunity for teams to advance to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

16. Southampton v Queen Mary, London
Oct 26, 2015 · 29m

This is the final match of the two that determine the lowest-ranked teams, offering them a renewed opportunity to advance to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

17. Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge v Imperial College London
Nov 2, 2015 · 29m

The second round commences with these contests, where two teams vie for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

18. Warwick v Nuffield College, Oxford
Nov 9, 2015 · 29m

Jeremy Paxman poses the questions in the quiz series designed for students. Meanwhile, in another second-round contest, two teams compete for advancement to the quarter-finals.

19. Glasgow v Newcastle
Nov 16, 2015 · 29m

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.

20. Southampton v Liverpool
Nov 23, 2015 · 30m

The students compete in a quiz show, two final teams vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

21. Christ's College, Cambridge v York
Nov 30, 2015 · 29m

A quiz show for students. The second round of the competition sees two further teams vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

22. St George's, London v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Dec 7, 2015 · 29m

A quiz show for students. In the competition's second round, two additional teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

23. Nottingham v St Catharine's College, Cambridge
Jan 4, 2016 · 29m

A quiz show for students. The second round of the competition sees two further teams vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

24. St John's College, Oxford v Queen's University, Belfast
Jan 11, 2016 · 29m

The final contests of the second round see students from two additional universities vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

25. York v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Jan 18, 2016 · 29m

The quarter-finals commence, pitting two student teams against each other in a contest for advancement. Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

26. St Catharine's College, Cambridge v St John's College, Oxford
Jan 25, 2016 · 29m

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

27. Imperial College London v Nuffield College, Oxford
Feb 1, 2016 · 29m

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

28. Newcastle v Liverpool
Feb 8, 2016 · 29m

The competition progresses to the quarter-finals, where teams from two further universities will vie for a place in the subsequent rounds. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

29. St John's College, Oxford v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Feb 22, 2016 · 29m

The competition progresses to the quarter-finals, where teams from two further universities will compete for a place in the next round. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

30. St Catharine's College, Cambridge v York
Feb 29, 2016 · 30m

A further quarter-final contest brings together two teams of students vying for advancement in the quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

31. Imperial College London v Liverpool
Mar 7, 2016 · 29m

The demanding quarter-finals proceed, with two collegiate teams competing for advancement in the tournament. Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

32. Nuffield College, Oxford v Newcastle
Mar 14, 2016 · 29m

With each passing match in the quarter-finals, the tension mounts as yet another student team advances to the next round of the quiz. The questions are posed by Jeremy Paxman.

33. York v Imperial College London
Mar 21, 2016 · 29m

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. St John's College, Oxford v Newcastle
Mar 28, 2016 · 30m

The final quarter-final has arrived, and a single team remains poised to advance to the semi-final round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the questions.

35. Peterhouse, Cambridge v York
Apr 4, 2016 · 30m

The first of the semi-final matches has arrived, the stage set for a contest where one team will determine their place in the grand final of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

36. Liverpool v St John's College, Oxford
Apr 11, 2016 · 29m

The final semi-final match, and the second to last in the series, will determine which team advances to the grand final of the student quiz.

37. Final: Peterhouse, Cambridge v St John's College, Oxford
Apr 18, 2016 · 30m

The culmination of the student quiz season had arrived. Jeremy Paxman stood ready to pose the questions.