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University Challenge

University Challenge

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Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.

Season 41 Episodes

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Episode 1: Warwick v Edinburgh

Jul 4, 2011 · 29m

In the opening match, the students of the University of Warwick do battle with the team representing the University of Edinburgh. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 2: Trinity College, Cambridge v Birmingham

Jul 11, 2011 · 29m

In the second of the first-round matches, the students representing Trinity College, Cambridge, fight it out against the University of Birmingham for a place in the next round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 4: Queen's University Belfast v Newcastle

Jul 25, 2011 · 29m

In another first-round match, the students from Queen's University Belfast fight it out with the University of Newcastle in a bid to get through to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 7: Plymouth v Durham

Aug 15, 2011 · 29m

The team representing the University of Plymouth fights it out against the University of Durham. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 9: Manchester v Selwyn College, Cambridge

Aug 29, 2011 · 29m

The team representing the University of Manchester fights it out against Selwyn College, Cambridge, in a bid to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 10: UCL v York

Sep 5, 2011 · 29m

A team of students representing University College London is up against the University of York in this first-round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 12: Leeds v Goldsmiths, London

Sep 19, 2011 · 29m

Leeds University takes on Goldsmiths, University of London in a bid to get through the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 14: LSHTM v Nottingham

Oct 3, 2011 · 29m

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is up against the University of Nottingham for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 15: Homerton College, Cambridge v LSHTM

Oct 10, 2011 · 29m

In the first of the two highest scoring losers matches from round one, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine plays Homerton College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 16: Worcester College, Oxford v St Andrews

Oct 17, 2011 · 29m

In the last of the two highest scoring losers matches from round one, St Andrews fights it out with Worcester College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 17: Leeds v Clare College, Cambridge

Oct 24, 2011 · 29m

In the first of the second round matches, the University of Leeds plays Clare College, Cambridge, for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 18: Birmingham v Newcastle

Oct 31, 2011 · 29m

In this second-round match the students representing the University of Birmingham do battle with the University of Newcastle for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 19: Durham v Homerton College, Cambridge

Nov 7, 2011 · 29m

In a second-round match, students representing the University of Durham fight it out with Homerton College, Cambridge, for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 22: UCL v Warwick

Nov 28, 2011 · 29m

University College London plays the University of Warwick for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 25: UCL v Manchester

Dec 19, 2011 · 29m

In the first of the quarter-final matches the University of Manchester plays University College London. The teams have to win two quarter- final matches to get through to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 27: Newcastle v Worcester College, Oxford

Jan 9, 2012 · 29m

The quarter-final stage continues. To reach the semi-finals, teams must win two quarter-final matches. In the first of their quarter-finals, the students from Worcester College, Oxford play the University of Newcastle. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 29: Worcester College, Oxford v UCL

Jan 23, 2012 · 29m

The quarter-final stage continues. To reach the semi-finals, teams must win two quarter-final matches. In the second of their quarter-finals, University College, London plays Worcester College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 30: Manchester v Newcastle

Jan 30, 2012 · 29m

The quarter-final stage continues. To reach the semi-finals, teams must win two quarter-final matches. Manchester University and Newcastle University both lost their first quarter-final matches, and now play each other for a chance to stay in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 33: Manchester v Clare College, Cambridge

Feb 20, 2012 · 29m

Manchester University and Clare College, Cambridge have both won one quarter-final match and lost another, so whoever wins will qualify for the semi-finals, and the losers will leave the contest. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 34: UCL v Balliol College, Oxford

Feb 27, 2012 · 29m

The last of the quarter-finals is contested by University College London and Balliol College, Oxford, both of whom have won one quarter-final match and lost another, so whoever wins will qualify for the semi-finals, and the losers will leave the contest. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Episode 37: Final: Manchester v Pembroke College, Cambridge

Mar 19, 2012 · 29m

Tonight sees the final match in this series, with the University of Manchester playing Pembroke College, Cambridge, for the right to be University Challenge champions. As 2012 is the programme's 50th birthday year, the Duchess of Cornwall will present the trophy to the winning team at Clarence House. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Season 41 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did University Challenge Season 41 premiere?

University Challenge Season 41 premiered on July 4, 2011.

How many episodes are in University Challenge Season 41?

University Challenge Season 41 has 37 episodes.

What is the first episode of University Challenge Season 41?

The season opens with Season 41 Episode 1, "Warwick v Edinburgh". It aired on July 4, 2011.

Go to Season 41 Episode 1

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