University Challenge S00E30 · Christmas 2013 - Reading v Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Air date: 2013-12-20 30m

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Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as teams of distinguished university graduates compete in a festive version of the quiz. The first match is between the University of Reading, with BBC weather presenter Jay Wynne and writer Joan Smith, and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, with writer and comedian Rory McGrath and broadcaster Mary-Ann Ochota.

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  134. 134 134. Christmas 2021 - Grand Final2021-12-31 · 29mIt’s the grand final of this seasonal competition for alumni from some of the UK’s top universities, with the last two teams standing doing battle for the series title. Jeremy Paxm
  135. 135 135. University Challenge at 602022-08-29 · 59m60 years on since University Challenge first appeared on British television, the show holds the record for the UK’s longest running quiz. To mark the occasion, this documentary tel
  136. 136 136. Christmas 2022 - SOAS University of London v Balliol College, Oxford2022-12-19 · 28mSOAS play Balliol College, Oxford, as University Challenge’s annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni kicks off. Contestants include author and broadcaster Em
  137. 137 137. Christmas 2022 - University College, Oxford v University of Glasgow2022-12-20 · 28mTeams of alumni from University College, Oxford, face off against the University of Glasgow. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini captains the University College team, while author Christop
  138. 138 138. Christmas 2022 - Durham University v University of York2022-12-21 · 28mAlumni of Durham University face graduates of the University of York in the third match. Documentary maker Chris Terrill takes the captain’s chair for Durham, while YouTuber Tom Sc
  139. 139 139. Christmas 2022 - Exeter College, Oxford v Queen Mary University of London2022-12-22 · 28mExeter College, Oxford, and Queen Mary University of London are represented by distinguished alumni in the fourth heat. Newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti and environmental writer Lucy S
  140. 140 140. Christmas 2022 - University of Hull v University of the West of England2022-12-23 · 28mThe heats continue as four alumni of the University of Hull, captained by actor Sian Reese-Williams, face four graduates of the University of the West of England, led by science re
  141. 141 141. Christmas 2022 - UCL v University of Aberdeen2022-12-26 · 28mIn the penultimate heat of the alumni tournament, teams representing UCL and the University of Aberdeen compete for a place in the semi-finals, captained by comedian Ria Lina and f
  142. 142 142. Christmas 2022 - University of Bristol v University of Cardiff2022-12-27 · 28mGraduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff in the final heat. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  143. 143 143. Christmas 2022 - Semi-Final 12022-12-28 · 28mTwo alumni teams return to contest the first semi-final of 2022’s Christmas competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  144. 144 144. Christmas 2022 - Semi-Final 22022-12-29 · 28mTwo of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play the second of this year’s semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
  145. 145 145. Christmas 2022 - Grand Final2022-12-30 · 28mIt’s the grand final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Only two alumni teams remain: who will take the
  146. 146 146. Christmas 2023 - Episode 12023-12-18 · 29mIn the first round of the annual Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni, the presenter and journalist Ayshah Tull captains a team from King’s College London, while
  147. 147 147. Christmas 2023 - Episode 22023-12-19 · 29mAlumni of University of East Anglia face graduates of Royal Holloway, University of London in the second match of Christmas University Challenge. Novelist Tahmima Anam is among Roy
  148. 148 148. Christmas 2023 - Episode 32023-12-20 · 29mDundee University and Bangor University are represented by distinguished alumni in the third heat of Christmas University Challenge. Dundee’s team includes the Turner Prize-winning
  149. 149 149. Christmas 2023 - Episode 42023-12-21 · 29mThe heats of the Christmas competition continue tonight. Captained by writer Alex Bellos, four alumni from Corpus Christi, Oxford face four graduates of the University of Edinburgh
  150. 150 150. Christmas 2023 - Episode 52023-12-22 · 29mThe heats of this year’s Christmas competition continue. Teams representing Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool compete for a place in the semi-finals, captaine
  151. 151 151. Christmas 2023 - Episode 62023-12-26 · 29mThe first round of this year’s Christmas University Challenge concludes tonight. Graduates of the Middlesex University play former students of Leeds, with the last place in the sem
  152. 152 152. Christmas 2023 - Episode 72023-12-27 · 29mTwo alumni teams return to contest the first semi-final of the Christmas competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions
  153. 153 153. Christmas 2023 - Episode 82023-12-28 · 29mThis Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni continues. Two of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats play the second semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the
  154. 154 154. Christmas 2023 - Episode 92023-12-29 · 29mIt’s the grand final of the Christmas competition, in which teams of notable former students compete on behalf of their alma maters. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  155. 155 155. Christmas 2024 - Warwick v Durham2024-12-23 · 29mChristmas University Challenge 2024 begins with a match between graduates of Warwick and Durham. Yomi Adegoke and Carla Denyer are team captains, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  156. 156 156. Christmas 2024 - Worcester College, Oxford v Bristol2024-12-24 · 29mDistinguished graduates of Worcester College, Oxford face notable Bristol alumni. Players include Tom Parker Bowles and Lord Paul Boateng. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  157. 157 157. Christmas 2024 - Manchester Metropolitan v Brighton2024-12-26 · 29mThis year's festive specials continue. Manchester Metropolitan plays Brighton, captained by Debra Stephenson and Adam Pearson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  158. 158 158. Christmas 2024 - Leeds Trinity v Nottingham2024-12-27 · 29mIt's another heat in this year's Christmas competition. Lauren Layfield leads a team from Leeds Trinity, while Yasmin Ali captains Nottingham. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  159. 159 159. Christmas 2024 - Southampton v Churchill College, Cambridge2024-12-29 · 29mIn another Christmas heat, former Southampton students, captained by Justine Greening, face alumni of Churchill College, Cambridge, headed by Helen Czerski. Amol Rajan asks the que
  160. 160 160. Christmas 2024 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge v Queens' College, Cambridge2024-12-30 · 29mThe Christmas series continues with a Cambridge derby. Emmanuel graduates and Queens’ alumni go head-to-head, led by Stig Abell and Jenny Kleeman. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  161. 161 161. Christmas 2024 - St Andrews v LSE2024-12-31 · 29mIn the final heat of this year's Christmas competition, St Andrews alumni face graduates of the LSE, captained by Abigail Thorn and Mark Urban. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  162. 162 162. Christmas 2024 - Semi-Final 12025-01-01 · 29mIt's the first semi-final, and two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  163. 163 163. Christmas 2024 - Semi-Final 22025-01-02 · 29mAnother two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  164. 164 164. Christmas 2024 - Final2025-01-03 · 29mIt’s the grand final of the Christmas competition for teams of distinguished alumni. Who will be crowned the 2024 champions? Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  165. 165 165. Christmas 2025: Durham v Manchester2025-12-22 · 29mThe festive series begins with a match between Christmas 2024’s champions Durham and Series 10 runners-up Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  166. 166 166. Christmas 2025: UCL v Leeds2025-12-23 · 29mAlumni teams from UCL and Leeds reunite for a second chance at being crowned Christmas University Challenge champions. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  167. 167 167. Christmas 2025: Keble College, Oxford v Hull2025-12-24 · 29mKeble College, Oxford play Hull in another Christmas match. Anne-Marie Imafidon and Joanna Nadin lead the teams, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  168. 168 168. Christmas 2025: Trinity College, Cambridge v Bristol2025-12-26 · 29mThe first ever Christmas series champions, from Trinity College, Cambridge, return to take on the Bristol team from Series 8. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  169. 169 169. Christmas 2025: Exeter College, Oxford v Trinity Hall, Cambridge2025-12-28 · 29mTeams from Exeter College, Oxford, led by Reeta Chakrabarti, and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, captained by Adam Mars-Jones, return to compete again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  170. 170 170. Christmas 2025: St Hilda's College, Oxford v Edinburgh2025-12-29 · 29mVal McDermid captains a team from St Hilda’s College, Oxford, and Cath Slessor leads a team of Edinburgh alumni. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  171. 171 171. Christmas 2025: Middlesex v Lancaster2025-12-30 · 29mIn the final heat, Series 13 champions Middlesex face a Lancaster team that reached the semi-finals of Series 3. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  172. 172 172. Christmas 2025: Semi-Final 12025-12-31 · 29mIt's the first semi-final of this special all-star seasonal series. Two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  173. 173 173. Christmas 2025: Semi-Final 22026-01-01 · 29mAnother two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  174. 174 174. Christmas 2025: Final2026-01-02 · 29mIt’s the grand final of the 2025 Christmas competition. Who will be crowned champion of this all-star series? Amol Rajan asks the questions.