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 29 episodes
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Episode 3
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge v Sheffield
Teams from Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and Sheffield run the gauntlet of questions. Jeremy Paxman presents.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 8
St Catharine's College, Cambridge v Oriel College, Oxford
Episode 11
King's College London School of Medicine v St Hilda's College, Oxford
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 13
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology v UCL
Episode 16
Warwick v UCL
University quiz chaired by Jeremy Paxman. The two highest scoring losers, Warwick University and University College London, face off.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 23
Salford v University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
Episode 24
Christ Church, Oxford v UCL
Jeremy Paxman chairs a second-round match as Christ Church, Oxford and UCL put their general knowledge to the test.
Where to watch University ChallengeEpisode 28
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology v Christ Church, Oxford
Episode 30
Durham v University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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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