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University Challenge2017/18

37 episodes · Jul 17, 2017

Get ready for a battle of wits! This season, some of the brightest young minds from across the UK’s top universities will face off in a thrilling quiz show challenge. Expect lightning-fast reflexes and impressive knowledge as these students tackle questions spanning everything imaginable – from history and science to pop culture and beyond. It's a high-stakes competition where academic prowess is put to the ultimate test, promising an engaging and entertaining spectacle for viewers of all ages.

1. Edinburgh v Ulster
Jul 17, 2017 · 29m

The University of Edinburgh faces Ulster University in the opening contest of the student quiz series, competing for advancement to the next round. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the questions.

2. Trinity College, Cambridge v Bristol
Jul 24, 2017 · 29m

In another opening contest, teams representing Trinity College, Cambridge, will compete against Bristol University, vying for a place in the next stage of the student quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

3. Southampton v University
Jul 31, 2017 · 29m

In a competing first-round contest, teams from the University of Southampton and the University of Cardiff will vie for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

4. St Edmund's College, Cambridge v Magdalen College, Oxford
Aug 14, 2017 · 29m

The evening brings another first-round contest, with St Edmund's College, Cambridge, facing Magdalen College, Oxford, in the quest for advancement to the next stage of the collegiate quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

5. York v Warwick
Aug 21, 2017 · 29m

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

6. Oxford Brookes v Courtauld Institute
Aug 28, 2017 · 29m

The competition for advancement to the next stage pits students from Oxford Brookes University against their counterparts at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

7. Trinity College, Oxford v UCL
Sep 4, 2017 · 29m

The Trinity College, Oxford team contests its place in the next stage of the student quiz against University College London. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

8. Sheffield Hallam v Newcastle
Sep 11, 2017 · 29m

Sheffield Hallam University faces Newcastle University in the next round of the student quiz competition. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

9. Leicester v Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
Sep 18, 2017 · 29m

In a subsequent first-round contest, representatives of the University of Leicester will compete against Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, for advancement in the tournament. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

10. Imperial College London v Strathclyde
Sep 25, 2017 · 29m

In a subsequent opening contest, representatives of Imperial College face off against those from the University of Strathclyde, competing for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will pose the inquiries.

11. Emmanuel College, Cambridge v St Hugh's College, Oxford
Oct 2, 2017 · 29m

In another opening contest, representatives of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, will compete against the team from St Hugh's College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman will pose the questions.

12. St Andrews vs St John's College, Cambridge
Oct 9, 2017 · 29m

Tonight features a contest between the University of St Andrews and St John's College, Cambridge, to determine who advances to the second round of the student quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

13. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge v St Anne's College, Oxford
Oct 16, 2017 · 29m

The final match of the first round in the student quiz features Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, facing off against St Anne's College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

14. Merton College, Oxford vs King's College London
Oct 23, 2017 · 29m

Tonight concludes the first round of competition, with students from Merton College, Oxford, facing off against those of King's College, London. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

15. Ulster v St Anne's College, Oxford
Oct 30, 2017 · 29m

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

16. UCL v St Hugh's College, Oxford
Nov 6, 2017 · 29m

Tonight features the final of the two matches determining the second team of losers who will still have a chance at advancement. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

17. Strathclyde v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Nov 13, 2017 · 29m

The second round commences with these encounters, as two teams vie for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will preside, posing the questions.

18. St John's College, Cambridge v Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Nov 20, 2017 · 29m

The second round continues with two more contests vying for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

19. Warwick v Ulster
Nov 27, 2017 · 29m

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.

20. UCL v Edinburgh
Dec 4, 2017 · 29m

Two further teams of students will compete in the second round, vying for a place in the quarter-finals. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

21. Bristol v Trinity College, Oxford
Dec 18, 2017 · 29m

The student competition progresses to its second round, where two final teams will compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will preside over the proceedings, posing the questions.

22. Newcastle v Southampton
Jan 8, 2018 · 29m

The student quiz progresses to its second round, with two university teams vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

23. Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge v Magdalen College, Oxford
Jan 15, 2018 · 29m

The student quiz progresses to its second round, as two university teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

24. Oxford Brookes v Merton College, Oxford
Jan 22, 2018 · 29m

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

25. Bristol v Newcastle
Jan 29, 2018 · 29m

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

26. Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford
Feb 5, 2018 · 29m

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

27. St John's College, Cambridge v Ulster
Feb 12, 2018 · 29m

The stakes rise with each passing round of the student quiz, the pressure intensifying as the quarter-finals unfold. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

28. Edinburgh v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Feb 19, 2018 · 29m

The quarter-finals proceed, with representatives from two further universities vying for advancement in the competition. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

29. Newcastle v St John's College, Cambridge
Feb 26, 2018 · 29m

The next quarter-final will reveal which collegiate team advances in the student quiz competition. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

30. Bristol v Ulster
Mar 5, 2018 · 29m

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

31. Merton College, Oxford v Edinburgh
Mar 12, 2018 · 29m

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

32. Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Mar 19, 2018 · 29m

As the quarter-finals progress, the tension mounts. The question remains: which student team will advance to the next round? Jeremy Paxman poses the inquiries.

33. Bristol v Edinburgh
Mar 26, 2018 · 29m

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

34. Newcastle v Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
Apr 2, 2018 · 29m

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

35. St John's College, Cambridge v Edinburgh
Apr 9, 2018 · 29m

The first of the semi-final rounds has arrived, the crucial stage where one team will discover whether they have earned a place in the grand final of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

36. Merton College, Oxford v Newcastle
Apr 16, 2018 · 29m

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

37. Final: St John's College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford
Apr 23, 2018 · 29m

The culmination of the student quiz season arrives: the final round, where the victorious team will be awarded the coveted University Challenge trophy. As always, it is Jeremy Paxman who poses the questions.

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