University Challenge

2025/26

Amol Rajan asks the questions as students from across the UK face fiendish tests.

Where to Watch 2025/26

9 Episodes

  • Sheffield v Warwick
    E1
    Sheffield v WarwickThe series kicks off with a match between students from Sheffield and Warwick. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • UCL v SOAS
    E2
    UCL v SOASThe first round of the competition continues. Students from UCL take on a team from next-door neighbours SOAS. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • Bath v Southampton
    E3
    Bath v SouthamptonThe University of Bath faces the University of Southampton in another first-round match. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • Newcastle v Edinburgh
    E4
    Newcastle v EdinburghAnother two teams of students put fingers on buzzers for the first time, representing Newcastle University and the University of Edinburgh. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • Manchester v New College, Oxford
    E5
    Manchester v New College, OxfordThe University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • Cardiff v Bristol
    E6
    Cardiff v BristolThe first round of the 2025/26 competition continues with a Severnside derby as Cardiff University faces the University of Bristol. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • Trinity College, Cambridge v Linacre College, Oxford
    E7
    Trinity College, Cambridge v Linacre College, OxfordIn another first-round heat, students from Trinity College, Cambridge take on a team from Linacre College, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • Mon, Sep 1
    E8
    Lincoln v LancasterThe University of Lincoln makes its debut in the competition against a team from Lancaster University. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
  • Sep 8
    E9
    Green Templeton College, Oxford v Darwin College, CambridgeIn another first round match, competition debutants Green Templeton College, Oxford face a team from Cambridge’s Darwin College. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

Cast of 2025/26

  • Amol RajanSelf - Presenter
  • Roger TillingSelf - Narrator
  • Bridget CaldwellDirector
  • Clare ParodyProducer

 

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