University Challenge Season 52, Episode 28: Jesus, Cambridge v UCL

Bristol v Durham

The University of Bristol plays Durham University in the first match of the series, with a place in the second round at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Open v Newcastle

The first round of the quiz for students continues with teams representing the Open University and Newcastle University facing off for a place in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

LSE v University, Oxford

Another first-round match in the quiz competition for students. The London School of Economics faces off against University College, Oxford for a place in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Coventry v Cardiff

In another first round match in the quiz competition for students, Coventry University makes its debut appearance against a team from Cardiff University, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Cranfield v Royal Holloway, London

The first round of the quiz competition for students continues. Cranfield University makes its first appearance since 1999 against four students from Royal Holloway, University of London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Glasgow v Queen's, Belfast

The University of Glasgow takes on Queen's University Belfast in another first-round match in the quiz competition for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St Andrews

Teams from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and the University of St Andrews put fingers on buzzers for the first time as round one of the quiz competition for students continues. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Sheffield v UCL

Teams from the University of Sheffield and University College London take to the buzzers in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, Cambridge

The first round of the quiz competition for students continues with Oriel College, Oxford playing Christ's College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, Oxford

Jesus College, Cambridge and St Catherine's College, Oxford are both hoping to earn themselves a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Balliol, Oxford v Southampton

Balliol College, Oxford, takes on the University of Southampton in another first round match in the quiz competition for students, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions

28 min

Bangor v Nottingham

As the first round of the quiz competition for students draws to a close, teams from the universities of Bangor and Nottingham put fingers on buzzers for the first time. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld Institute

It’s the penultimate match of the first round. Newnham College, Cambridge, face the Courtauld Institute of Art for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Robert Gordon v Roehampton

In the last of the first-round matches, Robert Gordon University return to the competition for the first time in 28 years to face the University of Roehampton, appearing for the first time ever. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Sheffield v Newnham, Cambridge

Two of the four highest-scoring losing teams from the first round play for one of the two spots remaining in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Bristol v Oriel, Oxford

Two more of round one’s highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

St Andrews v Royal Holloway

The second round of the 2022/23 competition begins tonight. Two teams of students go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Robert Gordon v Courtauld

The second round continues tonight, with two more teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Newnham, Cambridge v Cardiff

The second round continues, with two more teams of students eager to snatch a second win and the place in the quarter-finals that goes with it. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Bristol v Queen's, Belfast

The second round continues, with two more teams of students locking horns for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

University, Oxford v Jesus, Cambridge

With half the quarter-final places filled, two more teams of students return for a second-round match, both hoping to be the next team to join this year’s final eight. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

UCL v Newcastle

Two more teams of students return for a second-round match, with three places in the quarter-finals still up for grabs. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Christ's, Cambridge v Southampton

In the penultimate match of the second round, two more teams of students face off for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

28 min

Durham v Bangor

The second round of the 2022/23 competition ends tonight. Two more teams of students face off for a place in this year’s quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Southampton v Durham

The quarter-final stage of the tournament begins. Two teams are looking for the first of the two wins they need to advance to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Royal Holloway v Robert Gordon

Two more teams return for their first quarter-final match out of a possible three. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Bristol v Newnham, Cambridge

Two more teams begin their quarter-final campaigns, hoping to secure the first of the two wins they need to progress to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Durham v Royal Holloway

Phase two of the quarter-final stage begins tonight. Two teams who won their first quarter-finals return to play again, looking for the second win that will secure them a place in the semis. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Southampton v Robert Gordon

Phase two of the quarter-finals continues. Two teams return needing a win to stay in the competition, having both lost their first matches in this round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Bristol v UCL

The quarter-finals continue. Two more teams return for another qualification match; both have won one quarter-final already, and a second win will guarantee a place in the semis. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Newnham, Cambridge v Jesus, Cambridge

The second round of quarter-finals concludes with an elimination match. Two teams return having lost their first quarter-finals; a second loss here means they leave the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Durham v UCL

The quarter-final stage approaches its close. Two teams who have both won one quarter-final and lost another have one last chance to qualify for the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Newnham, Cambridge v Southampton

It’s the last of the quarter-final matches. Two teams return, having won one quarter-final and lost another. Whoever wins will take the last place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Royal Holloway, London v Durham

The semi-finals of the tournament begin. The first of the four remaining teams do battle for a place in the series final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Bristol v Southampton

In the second of the series semi-finals, two more teams of students face off for a place in the grand final. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min

Grand Final: Durham v Bristol

It’s the grand final of the series. Of the 28 teams that started the tournament, only two remain - but which will lift the trophy? Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29 min