All news on the topic: University Challenge

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Student awarded damages over claim University Challenge mascot was antisemitic
University Challenge student Melika Gorgianeh was accused of bringing an antisemitic mascot onto University Challenge by Conservative peer Jacqueline Foster who has now apologised and paid damages
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Quiz show champ Tory MP to make TV comeback in Only Connect Christmas special
Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Aaron Bell won big money during a prolific run of appearances on Deal or No Deal, the Krypton Factor, Only Connect and more in the 2000s
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University Challenge axed after contestants left 'distressed' during filming
The BBC has confirmed a planned Christmas episode of University Challenge will not make it to our screens following two disabled contestants being left 'distressed' after filming
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Extremely difficult 'egg' question that stumped University Challenge players
British game show University Challenge puts some of the brightest minds to the test. During the time period that Jeremy Paxman hosted the show, there was one question that no one could answer
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Trickiest University Challenge question ever leaves thousands stumped
University Challenge is known for its tough questions that baffle the minds of people who tune in to watch - but one particular question left thousands stumped. Can you solve it?
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Mind-boggling University Challenge question stumps thousands of viewers
University Challenge is a show that has tested some of the brightest minds across the country - but there is one question that left contestants completely stumped
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Nation's favourite TV quiz shows from Take Your Pick to Going for Gold
TV producer Tony Nicholson has written a new book full of facts about TV quiz shows with a foreword by Who Wants to be a Millionaire host Chris Tarrant
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Jeremy Paxman's dementia battle - first signs to quitting University Challenge
The veteran broadcaster revealed in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with the progressive neurological condition which causes parts of the brain to become damaged as time passes
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Amol Rajan's life and career as he becomes new host of University Challenge
Journalist and presenter Amol Rajan has taken over Jeremy Paxton's hosting role on University Challenge. Here is everything we know about his career and life off-screen as a dad-of-two
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Hit BBC quiz show to return to screens in weeks with dramatic new look and host
University Challenge will be back on screens in just a number of days and will have a whole new look – as well as a new presenter after Jeremy Paxman stepped down
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Parkinson's 'silent' warning signs as Jeremy Paxman leaves University Challenge
Veteran broadcaster Jeremy Paxman revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021 - there is no true test for the disease, but these are the key symptoms to look out for
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Amol Rajan's 'smug' swipe at former University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman
When the new host was announced, Rajan praised Paxman, 72, as a 'giant of British culture' - but he hasn’t always been so gushing about his predecessor