Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
Show Info
Schedule: Mondays at 20:30
(30 min)
Status: Running; returning July 2026
Show Type:
Game Show
Episodes ordered: 37 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
8 (4 votes)
Next Episode
Bristol v Imperial
Episode 56x38; Jul 13, 2026
The series kicks off with a match between students from Bristol and Imperial. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 55x37: Grand Final: Edinburgh v Manchester | Apr 20, 2026 | |
| 55x36: Manchester v Imperial | Apr 13, 2026 | |
| 55x35: Edinburgh v Darwin College, Cambridge | Apr 6, 2026 |
Cast
Roger Tilling
voices Himself (Narrator)
Jim Pope
voices Himself (Narrator)Related shows
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News
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Amol Rajan announced as new University Challenge host
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Jeremy Paxman to step down from University Challenge after 28 incredible years