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University Challenge2021/22

37 episodes · Jul 12, 2021

## Rewritten Season Overview: Get ready to test your knowledge – and brace yourself for Jeremy Paxman’s famously incisive questioning! This season of *[Show Title]* throws the gauntlet down with a brand new series of challenging quizzes, designed to push even the most seasoned trivia buffs to their limits. Each episode sees teams battling it out across a diverse range of subjects, from history and science to art and literature – expect rapid-fire rounds and nail-biting finishes as they vie for supremacy. With Paxman at the helm, expect sharp wit, relentless pressure, and an electrifying atmosphere that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It’s a captivating clash of intellects, guaranteed to entertain and educate in equal measure.

1. King's College London v glasgow
Jul 12, 2021 · 28m

The inaugural contest in the student quiz series sees King's College London face the University of Glasgow in a battle for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman will be the questionmaster.

2. UCL v St Hilda's College, Oxford
Jul 19, 2021 · 28m

In one of the opening matches, teams representing University College London will compete against St Hilda's College, Oxford, vying for a place in the next stage of the student quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

3. London Business School v Hertford College, Oxford
Jul 26, 2021 · 29m

In the next preliminary contest, a team from London Business School will compete against Hertford College, Oxford, for advancement to the second round. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

4. Emmanuel College, Cambridge v St Andrews
Aug 2, 2021 · 28m

In the opening rounds of the student quiz, Emmanuel College, Cambridge faces the University of St Andrews in a contest for advancement to the next stage. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

5. Queen Mary v Oxford Brookes
Aug 9, 2021 · 28m

A team representing Queen Mary University of London faces off against Oxford Brookes University in the next preliminary round. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

6. Strathclyde v Reading
Aug 16, 2021 · 28m

The University of Strathclyde and the University of Reading compete for advancement to the next stage. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

7. Durham v Trinity College, Cambridge
Aug 23, 2021 · 28m

The University of Durham team contests Trinity College, Cambridge, for advancement to the next stage of the student quiz competition. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

8. Exeter v Manchester
Aug 30, 2021 · 28m

Exeter University faces Manchester University in the first round of the student quiz competition. Jeremy Paxman will be posing the questions.

9. Edinburgh v Peterhouse, Cambridge
Sep 6, 2021 · 28m

In a subsequent opening contest, representatives of the University of Edinburgh will compete against Peterhouse, Cambridge, for advancement to the competition’s next phase. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

10. St John's College, Cambridge v Imperial
Sep 13, 2021 · 28m

In the next preliminary contest, St John's College, Cambridge, will compete against Imperial College London for advancement to the second round. Jeremy Paxman will be the questioner.

11. St Catharine's College, Cambridge v University College, Oxford
Sep 20, 2021 · 28m

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

12. Dundee v Royal Northern College of Music
Sep 27, 2021 · 28m

The University of Dundee and the Royal Northern College of Music are competing for a spot in the next stage of the student quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

13. Wolfson College, Oxford v Bristol
Oct 4, 2021 · 28m

With a place in the next round at stake, Wolfson College, Oxford, faces the University of Bristol in the second-to-last match of the student quiz. The venerable Jeremy Paxman will preside over the contest, posing the questions.

14. Birmingham v Sussex
Oct 11, 2021 · 28m

Tonight concludes the first round of competition, with students from the University of Birmingham facing off against those of the University of Sussex. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

15. UCL v St John's College, Cambridge
Oct 18, 2021 · 29m

This is the first of two matches determining advancement for the teams that did not qualify initially, offering them a renewed opportunity to compete for a spot in the next round. Jeremy Paxman will be conducting the interviews.

16. Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Royal Northern College of Music
Oct 25, 2021 · 28m

Tonight features the final contest of the two highest-scoring matches for teams that did not advance. These competitors will have one last opportunity to vie for a spot in the next round. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings

17. St John's College, Cambridge v Queen Mary
Nov 1, 2021 · 28m

The second round commences today, featuring a contest for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

18. Emmanuel College, Cambridge v St Catharine's College, Cambridge
Nov 8, 2021 · 28m

Tonight brings the second round of competition, a contest where two teams will vie for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

19. Edinburgh v Bristol
Nov 15, 2021 · 28m

The competition progresses to the second round as two teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

20. St Hilda's College, Oxford v Trinity College, Cambridge
Nov 22, 2021 · 28m

Two additional 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. Reading v Dundee
Nov 29, 2021 · 28m

The student competition enters its second round, with two institutions now vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

22. King's College London v Hertford College, Oxford
Dec 6, 2021 · 28m

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

23. Birmingham v St Andrews
Dec 13, 2021 · 28m

Two additional teams will vie for advancement to the quarter-finals in the second round of the student quiz. The questions will be posed by Jeremy Paxman.

24. Exeter v Imperial
Jan 3, 2022 · 28m

The final contests of the second round see two teams of students vying for advancement to the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.

25. Reading v Birmingham
Jan 10, 2022 · 28m

Tonight marks the commencement of the quarter-finals, a crucial stage where two teams will vie for advancement in the competition. The familiar presence of Jeremy Paxman will guide the proceedings, posing the questions that will shape their

26. King's College London v Imperial
Jan 17, 2022 · 28m

Tonight's quarter-final matchups proceed, with two further teams vying for advancement in the tournament. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

27. St John's College, Cambridge v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Jan 24, 2022 · 28m

Tonight sees the continuation of the quarter-finals, with two further teams vying for a place in the later rounds. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

28. Edinburgh v Trinity College, Cambridge
Jan 31, 2022 · 27m

Tonight sees the continuation of the quarter-finals, as two further teams vie for advancement in the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be the one posing the questions.

29. Birmingham v King's College London
Feb 7, 2022 · 27m

Tonight sees the continuation of the quarter-finals, as two further teams compete for a place in the next round. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

30. Reading v Imperial
Feb 14, 2022 · 28m

Tonight sees the continuation of the quarter-finals, with two further teams vying for advancement in the competition. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

31. Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Edinburgh
Feb 21, 2022 · 28m

The competition progresses to its quarter-final round, where two further teams will compete for a place in the next phase. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the questioning.

32. St John's College, Cambridge v Trinity College, Cambridge
Feb 28, 2022 · 28m

Tonight sees the continuation of the quarter-finals, with two further teams vying for a place in the subsequent rounds. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

33. King's College London v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Mar 7, 2022 · 27m

The quarter-finals proceed with two further contests, each vying for a place in the subsequent round. Jeremy Paxman will be the interrogator.

34. Reading v St John's College, Cambridge
Mar 14, 2022 · 28m

Tonight sees the continuation of the quarter-finals, as two further teams compete for advancement in the tournament. Jeremy Paxman will be presiding over the proceedings.

35. Imperial v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Mar 21, 2022 · 28m

The first semi-final pits two teams against each other in a contest for a coveted spot in the grand final. Jeremy Paxman presides, posing the questions.

36. Edinburgh v Reading
Mar 28, 2022 · 28m

The second semi-final pits two teams against each other in a contest for a place in the grand final. Jeremy Paxman will preside, posing the questions.

37. Grand Final: Imperial v Reading
Apr 4, 2022 · 29m

The culmination of the competition brings the final two teams together in a contest for the championship title. Jeremy Paxman poses the questions.