Only Connect

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The fiendishly difficult quiz show in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge.

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Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Rugby Boys
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Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Rugby BoysThe Crossworders, champions of series one, return to challenge the kings of series two, the Rugby Boys.
Children in Need Special: Wheel Men v Larks
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Children in Need Special: Wheel Men v LarksThe cunning wiles of the Wheel Men (Rev Richard Coles, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) take on the combined brains of the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).
Champion of Champions: Gamblers v Epicureans
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Champion of Champions: Gamblers v EpicureansThe Gamblers, the winners of series three, square up to the Epicureans, the winners of series four.
University Challenge Special: Crossworders v University Challengers
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University Challenge Special: Crossworders v University ChallengersUndefeated champions of champions, the Crossworders, risk their reputation by confronting the awesome brainpower of the University Challengers, captained by the illustrious Alex Guttenplan.
Comic Relief Special: Treesome v Larks
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Comic Relief Special: Treesome v LarksThe Treesome (Brian Sewell, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) lock intellectual brains with the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).
Children in Need Special: Great Believers v Free Speakers
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Children in Need Special: Great Believers v Free SpeakersThe cunning wiles of the Great Believers (Nick Hornby, Dame Joan Bakewell, and John Lloyd) take on the combined brains of the Free Speakers (Ian Hislop, Simon Singh, and John Sessions).
Wall Night 1 (1)
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Wall Night 1 (1)Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.
Wall Night 1 (2)
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Wall Night 1 (2)The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.
Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Epicureans
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Champion of Champions: Crossworders v EpicureansSeries 3 & 4 champions the Epicureans take on Series 1 & 2 champions the Crossworders.
Mastermind Special: Crossworders v Masterminders
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Mastermind Special: Crossworders v MastermindersA trio of Mastermind series winners take on Only Connect champions the Crossworders.
Wall Night 2 (1)
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Wall Night 2 (1)Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.
Wall Night 2 (2)
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Wall Night 2 (2)The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament featuring seasoned Only Connect teams, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.
Sport Relief Special: Cutters v Backhanders
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Sport Relief Special: Cutters v BackhandersThe Cutters (Nick Hornby, Mark Gatiss, and Samira Ahmed) take on the combined wits of the Backhanders (Ian Hislop, Stephen Mangan, and Allison Pearson).
Children in Need Special: Goldfingers v Fowls
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Children in Need Special: Goldfingers v FowlsThe cunning wiles of the Goldfingers (Charlie Higson, Daisy Goodwin, and Matthew Parris) take on the combined brains of the Fowls (Rosie Boycott, Richard Osman, and Clarke Carlisle).
Champion of Champions: Analysts v Scribes
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Champion of Champions: Analysts v ScribesSeries 5 champions the Analysts take on Series 6 champions the Scribes in a bid to be named Only Connect Champion of Champions.
Special: Eggheads v Davids
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Special: Eggheads v DavidsThree Eggheads take on three champion captains all called David.
Comic Relief Special 2013: Neuromantics v Muppets
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Comic Relief Special 2013: Neuromantics v MuppetsThe Neuromantics (Charlie Higson, Rufus Hound, and Baroness Susan Greenfield) take on the combined wits of the Muppets (David Mitchell, Rosie Boycott, and Bill Turnbull).
Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding Team
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Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding TeamThe Balding Team (Clare Balding, Clive Anderson, and Sir Simon Jenkins) take on the Scrabblers (Alice Arnold, Konnie Huq, and John Finnemore).
Sport Relief Special: Scribblers v Terriers
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Sport Relief Special: Scribblers v TerriersThe Scribblers (Alice Arnold, Charlie Brooker, and Ed Smith) take on the Terriers (Clare Balding, Val McDermid, and Joshua Levine).
Children in Need Special: Noggins v Curiosities
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Children in Need Special: Noggins v CuriositiesThe Noggins (Robert Peston, Patrick Marber, and Sophie Grigson), face the Curiosities (Kevin Eldon, Professor Steve Jones, and Kate Mosse).
Comic Relief Special: Waterbabies v Tillers
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Comic Relief Special: Waterbabies v TillersThe Waterbabies (Reeta Chakrabarti, Tom Holland, and captain Patrick Marber) compete against the Tillers (Katie Derham, Steve Pemberton, and their captain, Professor Steve Jones).
Children in Need Special: Music Monkeys v Chess Pieces
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Children in Need Special: Music Monkeys v Chess PiecesThe Music Monkeys, featuring captain David Baddiel with Clemency Burton-Hill and Philip Hensher, square up to the Chess Pieces, a team lead by Hugh Dennis and featuring Bonnie Greer and AN Wilson.
Sport Relief Special: Royal III v BBC
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Sport Relief Special: Royal III v BBCThe Royal III - David Baddiel, Dr John Cooper Clarke, and Philippa Gregory - square up to the BBC - Hugh Dennis, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Lynne Truss.
Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String Section
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Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String SectionSeries 9 champions the Europhiles take on Series 11 winners the String Section.
Sport Special: Footballers v Korfballers
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Sport Special: Footballers v KorfballersThe Footballers and Korfballers return for a very special one-off sports special.
Family Special: Lasletts v Meeples
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Family Special: Lasletts v MeeplesThe Lasletts and Meeples return for a special family edition.
Quiz Special: QI Elves v Inquisitors
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Quiz Special: QI Elves v InquisitorsThe QI Elves and Inquisitors compete in a special edition of the quiz.
Travel Special: Globetrotters v Eurovisionaries
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Travel Special: Globetrotters v EurovisionariesTwo former teams with a connection to travel return.
Happy Hour Special: Alesmen v Cosmopolitans
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Happy Hour Special: Alesmen v CosmopolitansTwo former teams with a connection to drinks return for a happy hour special.
Education: Clareites v Beaks
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Education: Clareites v BeaksTwo former teams with a connection to education return for a special.
Champion of Champions: Verbivores v Escapologists
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Champion of Champions: Verbivores v EscapologistsSeries 12 champions the Verbivores take on series 13 champions the Escapologists.
Christmas Special: Edwards Family v Wrights
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Christmas Special: Edwards Family v WrightsTwo favourite family teams from previous series return for a family-themed Christmas special.
North and South Special: Scunthorpe Scholars v Oxonians
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North and South Special: Scunthorpe Scholars v OxoniansTwo favourite teams from previous series – one from the north and one from the south - return for a very special episode with a geographical flavour.
Doctors Special: Medics v Gallifreyans
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Doctors Special: Medics v GallifreyansSix favourite contestants from previous series return for a one-off special themed around doctors.
Music Special: Festival Fans v Choristers
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Music Special: Festival Fans v ChoristersTwo favourite teams from previous series return for a very special musical episode.
Christmas Special: Turophiles v Corkscrews
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Christmas Special: Turophiles v CorkscrewsTwo favourite teams from previous series return for an evening of cheese, wine, and Christmas quizzing.
The Birds and the Bees Special: Birdwatchers v Beekeepers
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The Birds and the Bees Special: Birdwatchers v BeekeepersTwo teams from previous series – the Birdwatchers and the Beekeepers - return for a special episode.
Cold Special: Nordiphiles v Apres Skiers
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Cold Special: Nordiphiles v Apres SkiersThe Nordiphiles and Apres Skiers return for a very special and chilly episode.
Champion of Champions: 007s v Puzzle Hunters
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Champion of Champions: 007s v Puzzle HuntersSeries 15's champions, the 007s, take on Series 16's champions, the Puzzle Hunters.
Christmas Special: Relatives v Muppets
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Christmas Special: Relatives v MuppetsA special festive edition, where two family teams return for a yuletide battle of wits.
Fashion Special: Dandies v Peacocks
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Fashion Special: Dandies v PeacocksTwo fashionable teams from yesteryear return to strut their stuff.
Boxing Special: Wrestlers v Arrowheads
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Boxing Special: Wrestlers v ArrowheadsThere’s been a mix-up, but never mind: two ‘sporting’ teams from previous series have returned to fight it out.
Politics Special: Politicians v Activists
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Politics Special: Politicians v ActivistsPrevious contestants return – professional politicians, including a real, live Conservative MP (correct at time of recording), face a team of activists.
Royal Special: Vikings v Antiquarians
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Royal Special: Vikings v AntiquariansTwo teams from previous series return for a battle royal, and the questions are as tricky as ever.
Christmas Special: Mothers Ruined v Godyn Family
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Christmas Special: Mothers Ruined v Godyn FamilyIt’s Christmas, and two family teams return for Only Connect’s most Christmassy Christmas special yet.
Books Special: Orwellians v Jillies
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Books Special: Orwellians v JilliesTwo teams from previous series, both taking their names from giants of literature, face fiendish, bookish questions.
BBC Special: Bankers v Science Writers
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BBC Special: Bankers v Science WritersTeams from the first series return to celebrate 60 years of BBC Two.
Transatlantic Special: Cinephiles v Harlequins
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Transatlantic Special: Cinephiles v HarlequinsAnything and everything relating to the ‘special relationship’ is on the cards, as two British quizzers and their US captain take on a British captain and his two US teammates.
Single Special: Brews v Irregulars
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Single Special: Brews v IrregularsIt’s the ‘single special’, celebrating singles, solos, and everything that comes in groups of one.
Sounds Special: Record Collectors v Jukeboxers
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Sounds Special: Record Collectors v JukeboxersTwo teams from previous series return, but there’s a twist to the format – nearly all the questions are audio only.
Champion of Champions: Strigiformes v Thrifters
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Champion of Champions: Strigiformes v ThriftersIt’s everyone’s dream to be a champion, and it’s every champion’s dream to beat another champion. Now is their chance.
The Only Connect Pub Quiz: Hopsters v Taverners
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The Only Connect Pub Quiz: Hopsters v TavernersCharge your glasses, it’s the Only Connect Pub Quiz! The format has been tweaked, and the budget has been blown on several packs of pork scratchings.
Christmas Special: Whitcombes v Gardners
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Christmas Special: Whitcombes v GardnersIt’s Christmas, and two families from series gone by have battled traffic jams and rail replacement bus services to come together and play an exasperating game.
Law Special: Cartophiles v Harmonics
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Law Special: Cartophiles v HarmonicsThe law is under the spotlight in this episode. As indeed is a judge’s wig, which turns out to be surprisingly itchy.
Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v Ramblers
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Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v RamblersEver wondered who would triumph if the winners of the third-place play-off from one series took on the winners of the play-off from another?