Episode 1
Bristol v Imperial
29m
The series kicks off with a match between students from Bristol and Imperial. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Where to watch University Challenge
TV series
University Challenge
196256 seasons6.2 / 10
Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
University Challenge premiered September 21, 1962. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
Season 56 episodes
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Episode 2
Durham v Manchester
28m
In another first-round heat, students from Durham take on defending champions Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 3
University College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge
29m
In another first-round game, University College, Oxford play St John’s College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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More about University Challenge
Cast
Bamber GascoigneSelf - Presenter
Jeremy PaxmanSelf - Presenter
Amol RajanSelf - PresenterRoger TillingSelf - Narrator
Eric MonkmanSelf - Contestant
Bobby SeagullSelf - ContestantProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 2,047
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Lifted EntertainmentUnited Kingdom
Granada TelevisionUnited Kingdom
Themes
academiacompetitiongame showquiztriviauniversity