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Season 27

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Season 27
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University Challenge confirms BBC Two start date for 2024/2025 season

Telly's toughest quiz show is back!
University Challenge 2024 reveals winner as institution makes new record

This year's final saw Imperial College go head-to-head with UCL.

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Who is Amol Rajan? Meet Jeremy Paxman’s University Challenge replacement

Here's everything you need to know about the new University Challenge host, Amol Rajan.
Why isn't University Challenge on tonight? When is it next on TV?

The popular quiz show normally airs on Monday evenings.
Jeremy Paxman's doctor noticed Parkinson's symptoms on University Challenge

The presenter revealed how his Parkinson's was diagnosed after a fall.
University Challenge gets new titles sequence and first look at Amol Rajan as host

Rajan is taking over as host from long-time presenter Jeremy Paxman.
Samira Ahmed 'hasn't been approached' for University Challenge job

The presenter has been tipped by many to take over from Jeremy Paxman.

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Jeremy Paxman quits University Challenge after 28 years

His final episode will air next year.
University Challenge star backs Louis Theroux or Richard Osman to host

Former competitor Bobby Seagull has given his verdict on who should replace Jeremy Paxman.
Amol Rajan named as new University Challenge host as Jeremy Paxman exits

Long-time presenter Paxman announced his intention to step down from the role earlier this week.
Former University Challenge host Bamber Gascoigne dies, aged 87

The TV presenter passed away following a short illness.
"It's Brandon vs Wang": Viewers react to BBC Two's University Challenge finale

There could only be one winner in this clash of the (quiz) titans...
University Challenge's Bobby Seagull wants to join Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up

The maths genius has the best reason we've heard so far for wanting to take part.
University Challenge in numbers

As the 2018 final approaches, Radio Times reveals the stats that matter in TV’s toughest quiz
Why are women still saying no to University Challenge?

Anna Leszkiewicz explores why University Challenge struggles to understand why so few women appear on the quiz show
Martin Freeman to lead celebrity University Challenge team for Comic Relief 2019

The Sherlock star has been announced as a team captain to rival comedian Jason Manford
University Challenge grand final 2018: meet the teams

Everything you need to know about the students competing in the must-watch final
University Challenge stars Monkman and Seagull get their own TV series

The former quiz rivals are going on a tour of Britain
University Challenge stars Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull: 'I wish I'd invented that...'

Last year's University Challenge stars pick their favourite examples of British ingenuity
University Challenge meets Love Island as Bobby Seagull stars in reality TV show parody

The UKTV promo for 'Geek Island' takes method to a whole new level
University Challenge viewers were obsessed with a contestant's multicoloured jumper

Howe from Fitzwilliam College made waves on Twitter with his choice of attire
Has University Challenge found its new Eric Monkman?

Johnny Gibson – the excitable team captain from Oxford – has already been labelled this year's quiz star
University Challenge announcer faces ultimate test with tongue twisting contestant name

Roger Tilling was tasked with pronouncing one of the quiz show’s longest names
It's Monkman v Seagull in the University Challenge clash of the titans

You've heard of the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thriller in Manilla, well this is being dubbed the Tester in Manchester as two big personalities and their rival Cambridge colleges finally come face to face...

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