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
Show Type:
Game Show
Episodes ordered: 37 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
8 (4 votes)
Next Episode
Birmingham v Leicester
Episode 56x08; Aug 31, 2026
The first round of the competition continues with a Midlands derby. Students from Birmingham take on a team from Leicester, with Amol Rajan asking the questions.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 56x07: Pembroke College, Cambridge v St Andrews | Aug 24, 2026 | |
| 56x06: Bath v City St George's University | Aug 17, 2026 | |
| 56x05: Magdalen College, Oxford v Warwick | Aug 10, 2026 |
Cast
Roger Tilling
voices Himself (Narrator)
Jim Pope
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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