University Challenge

2022/23

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

Where to Watch 2022/23

37 Episodes

Bristol v Durham
E1
Bristol v DurhamThe 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.
Open v Newcastle
E2
Open v NewcastleThe 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.
LSE v University, Oxford
E3
LSE v University, OxfordAnother 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.
Coventry v Cardiff
E4
Coventry v CardiffIn 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.
Cranfield v Royal Holloway, London
E5
Cranfield v Royal Holloway, LondonThe 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
E6
Glasgow v Queen's, BelfastThe 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.
Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St Andrews
E7
Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St AndrewsTeams 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.
Sheffield v UCL
E8
Sheffield v UCLTeams from the University of Sheffield and University College London take to the buzzers in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, Cambridge
E9
Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, CambridgeThe 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.
Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, Oxford
E10
Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, OxfordJesus 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.
Balliol, Oxford v Southampton
E11
Balliol, Oxford v SouthamptonBalliol 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
Bangor v Nottingham
E12
Bangor v NottinghamAs 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.
Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld Institute
E13
Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld InstituteIt’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.
Robert Gordon v Roehampton
E14
Robert Gordon v RoehamptonIn 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.
Sheffield v Newnham, Cambridge
E15
Sheffield v Newnham, CambridgeTwo 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.
Bristol v Oriel, Oxford
E16
Bristol v Oriel, OxfordTwo more of round one’s highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
St Andrews v Royal Holloway
E17
St Andrews v Royal HollowayThe 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.
Robert Gordon v Courtauld
E18
Robert Gordon v CourtauldThe second round continues tonight, with two more teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Newnham, Cambridge v Cardiff
E19
Newnham, Cambridge v CardiffThe 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.
Bristol v Queen's, Belfast
E20
Bristol v Queen's, BelfastThe second round continues, with two more teams of students locking horns for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
University, Oxford v Jesus, Cambridge
E21
University, Oxford v Jesus, CambridgeWith 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.
UCL v Newcastle
E22
UCL v NewcastleTwo 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.
Christ's, Cambridge v Southampton
E23
Christ's, Cambridge v SouthamptonIn 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.
Durham v Bangor
E24
Durham v BangorThe 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.
Southampton v Durham
E25
Southampton v DurhamThe 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.
Royal Holloway v Robert Gordon
E26
Royal Holloway v Robert GordonTwo more teams return for their first quarter-final match out of a possible three. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
Bristol v Newnham, Cambridge
E27
Bristol v Newnham, CambridgeTwo 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.
Jesus, Cambridge v UCL
E28
Jesus, Cambridge v UCLThe 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.
Durham v Royal Holloway
E29
Durham v Royal HollowayPhase 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.
Southampton v Robert Gordon
E30
Southampton v Robert GordonPhase 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.
Bristol v UCL
E31
Bristol v UCLThe 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.
Newnham, Cambridge v Jesus, Cambridge
E32
Newnham, Cambridge v Jesus, CambridgeThe 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.
Durham v UCL
E33
Durham v UCLThe 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.
Newnham, Cambridge v Southampton
E34
Newnham, Cambridge v SouthamptonIt’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.
Royal Holloway, London v Durham
E35
Royal Holloway, London v DurhamThe 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.
Bristol v Southampton
E36
Bristol v SouthamptonIn 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.
Grand Final: Durham v Bristol
E37
Grand Final: Durham v BristolIt’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.