TV series
University Challenge
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 27 episodes
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Episode 4
Magdalen College, Oxford v King's College, London
Teams from Magdalen College, Oxford and King's College, London put their knowledge to the test. Jeremy Paxman hosts.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 5
Sheffield v Aberdeen
Jeremy Paxman welcomes teams from Sheffield and Aberdeen to the university quiz.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 6
Christ Church, Oxford v The Open University
Quiz show hosted by Jeremy Paxman. The Open University take on Christ Church College, Oxford.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 8
Queen's University, Belfast v Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital
Episode 9
Magdalene College, Cambridge v St Catherine's College, Oxford
Episode 11
Oxford Brookes v Warwick
Jeremy Paxman presents the general knowledge quiz between university students. Oxford Brookes take on Warwick.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 14
King's College, London v Nottingham
Jeremy Paxman presents a second-round clash between Kings College, London and Nottingham University.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 15
Newnham College, Cambridge v Edinburgh
Newnham College, Cambridge take on Edinburgh University in a second-round match. Jeremy Paxman is the quizmaster.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 18
Cardiff v Aberdeen
Jeremy Paxman chairs another second-round match as Cardiff return to take on Aberdeen for a place in the quarter-finals.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 19
Magdalene College, Cambridge v Queen's University, Belfast
Episode 20
The Open University v Magdalen College, Oxford
The Open University return to take on reigning champions Magdalen College, Oxford for the last place in the quarter-finals.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 21
Jesus College, Cambridge v Nottingham
Jeremy Paxman asks questions of teams from Jesus College, Cambridge and Nottingham University.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 26
L.S.E. v Magdalen College, Oxford
Teams from the London School of Economics and Magdalen College, Oxford face questions from Jeremy Paxman.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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More about University Challenge
Cast
Bamber GascoigneSelf - Presenter
Jeremy PaxmanSelf - Presenter
Amol RajanSelf - Presenter
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