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University Challenge is a British television quiz programme which first aired in 1962. University Challenge aired for 913 episodes on ITV from 21 September 1962 to 31 December 1987, presented by quizmaster Bamber Gascoigne. The BBC revived the programme on 21 September 1994, the programme's 32nd anniversary, with Jeremy Paxman as the quizmaster.
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Aug 16, 2022 · Jeremy Paxman is to step down as host of TV quiz University Challenge after more than 28 years. The former Newsnight presenter became just the second host of the long-running show in 1994, and...
Aug 18, 2022 · The BBC has announced that Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge. Paxman is stepping down as host of the TV quiz show after 28 years, ending his reign as...
May 29, 2023 · Durham’s University Challenge team has won for the first time since 2000, and Scully, Margaux, Radcliffe and Bennett did our university very proud. With a score of 155-120, Durham beat fellow...
May 30, 2023 · The winners of this year's University Challenge have described their triumph as "amazing". Durham University beat Bristol University by 155 points to 120 to secure the trophy.
Jul 31, 2024 · University Challenge is back, with brand new teams putting their knowledge to the ultimate test as they tackle questions on a variety of topics.
The 53rd series of the quiz show University Challenge began on 17 July 2023 on BBC Two, [1] and ended with the final on 8 April 2024, [2] when Imperial College London triumphed for a record-breaking fifth time. This was the first series to be hosted by Amol Rajan, who succeeded Jeremy Paxman.
