University Challenge

University Challenge 2022/23

TV Show

2022/23 Plot

Students from across the UK take on TV’s toughest quiz team tournament.

University Challenge 2022/23 aired on August 29th, 2022.

2022/23 Episodes

1. Bristol v Durham

August 29th, 202228 min

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.

2. Open v Newcastle

September 5th, 202228 min

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.

3. LSE v University, Oxford

September 12th, 202228 min

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.

4. Coventry v Cardiff

September 19th, 202228 min

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.

5. Cranfield v Royal Holloway, London

September 26th, 2022

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.

6. Glasgow v Queen's, Belfast

October 3rd, 202228 min

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.

7. Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St Andrews

October 10th, 202228 min

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.

8. Sheffield v UCL

October 17th, 202228 min

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

9. Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, Cambridge

October 25th, 202228 min

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.

10. Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, Oxford

November 1st, 202228 min

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.

11. Balliol, Oxford v Southampton

November 8th, 202228 min

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

12. Bangor v Nottingham

November 15th, 202228 min

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.

13. Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld Institute

November 21st, 202228 min

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.

14. Robert Gordon v Roehampton

November 28th, 202229 min

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.

15. Sheffield v Newnham, Cambridge

December 5th, 202229 min

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.

16. Bristol v Oriel, Oxford

December 12th, 202229 min

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.

17. St Andrews v Royal Holloway

January 2nd, 202329 min

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.

18. Robert Gordon v Courtauld

January 9th, 202329 min

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

19. Newnham, Cambridge v Cardiff

January 16th, 202328 min

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.

20. Bristol v Queen's, Belfast

January 23rd, 202329 min

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

21. University, Oxford v Jesus, Cambridge

January 30th, 202329 min

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.

22. UCL v Newcastle

February 6th, 202328 min

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.

23. Christ's, Cambridge v Southampton

February 13th, 202328 min

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.

24. Durham v Bangor

February 20th, 202329 min

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.

25. Southampton v Durham

February 27th, 202329 min

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.

26. Royal Holloway v Robert Gordon

March 6th, 202329 min

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

27. Bristol v Newnham, Cambridge

March 13th, 202329 min

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.

28. Jesus, Cambridge v UCL

March 20th, 202329 min

The last of the eight quarter-finalists return to play their first of a maximum of three matches in this round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

29. Durham v Royal Holloway

March 27th, 202329 min

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.

30. Southampton v Robert Gordon

April 3rd, 202329 min

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.

31. Bristol v UCL

April 10th, 202329 min

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.

32. Newnham, Cambridge v Jesus, Cambridge

April 17th, 202329 min

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.

33. Durham v UCL

April 24th, 202329 min

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.

34. Newnham, Cambridge v Southampton

May 8th, 202329 min

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.

35. Royal Holloway, London v Durham

May 15th, 202329 min

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.

36. Bristol v Southampton

May 22nd, 202329 min

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.

37. Grand Final: Durham v Bristol

May 29th, 202329 min

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.

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