Episode 1
Bristol v Manchester
30m
Teams from the universities of Bristol and Manchester kick off a new series of the challenging quiz, hosted by Jeremy Paxman.
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 28 episodes
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Episode 4
Harris Manchester College, Oxford v Selwyn College, Cambridge
30m
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 6
Portsmouth v De Montfort
30m
Teams from Portsmouth and De Montfort universities compete for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 11
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge v Oriel College, Oxford
30m
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 16
City University v Balliol College, Oxford
30m
Jeremy Paxman chairs the second play-off between the highest scoring first-round teams. London's City University take on Balliol College, Oxford.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 17
Magdalen College, Oxford v Open University
30m
Reigning champions Magdalen College, Oxford compete against the Open University for a place in the quarter-finals. Presented by Jeremy Paxman.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 25
Bangor v Bristol
30m
In the first of the quarter-final matches, Bangor, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Wales, take on Bristol University. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 31
Final: Oriel College, Oxford v The Open University
30mfinale
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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