University Challenge - 2022/23

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University Challenge: Season 52 - 37 Episode s

52x1 - Bristol v Durham
August 29, 2022
The 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.
52x2 - Open v Newcastle
September 5, 2022
The 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.
52x3 - LSE v University, Oxford
September 12, 2022
Another 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.
52x4 - Coventry v Cardiff
September 19, 2022
In 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.
52x5 - Cranfield v Royal Holloway, London
September 26, 2022
The 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.
52x6 - Glasgow v Queen's, Belfast
October 3, 2022
The 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.
52x7 - Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St Andrews
October 10, 2022
Teams 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.
52x8 - Sheffield v UCL
October 17, 2022
Teams from the University of Sheffield and University College London take to the buzzers in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
52x9 - Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, Cambridge
October 25, 2022
The 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.
52x10 - Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, Oxford
November 1, 2022
Jesus 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.
52x11 - Balliol, Oxford v Southampton
November 8, 2022
Balliol 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
52x12 - Bangor v Nottingham
November 15, 2022
As 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.
52x13 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld Institute
November 21, 2022
It’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.
52x14 - Robert Gordon v Roehampton
November 28, 2022
In 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.
52x15 - Sheffield v Newnham, Cambridge
December 5, 2022
Two 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.
52x16 - Bristol v Oriel, Oxford
December 12, 2022
Two more of round one’s highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
52x17 - St Andrews v Royal Holloway
January 2, 2023
The 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.
52x18 - Robert Gordon v Courtauld
January 9, 2023
The second round continues tonight, with two more teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
52x19 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cardiff
January 16, 2023
The 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.
52x20 - Bristol v Queen's, Belfast
January 23, 2023
The second round continues, with two more teams of students locking horns for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
52x21 - University, Oxford v Jesus, Cambridge
January 30, 2023
With 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.
52x22 - UCL v Newcastle
February 6, 2023
Two 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.
52x23 - Christ's, Cambridge v Southampton
February 13, 2023
In 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.
52x24 - Durham v Bangor
February 20, 2023
The 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.
52x25 - Southampton v Durham
February 27, 2023
The 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.
52x26 - Royal Holloway v Robert Gordon
March 6, 2023
Two more teams return for their first quarter-final match out of a possible three. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
52x27 - Bristol v Newnham, Cambridge
March 13, 2023
Two 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.
52x28 - Jesus, Cambridge v UCL
March 20, 2023
The 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.
52x29 - Durham v Royal Holloway
March 27, 2023
Phase 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.
52x30 - Southampton v Robert Gordon
April 3, 2023
Phase 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.
52x31 - Bristol v UCL
April 10, 2023
The 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.
52x32 - Newnham, Cambridge v Jesus, Cambridge
April 17, 2023
The 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.
52x33 - Durham v UCL
April 24, 2023
The 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.
52x34 - Newnham, Cambridge v Southampton
May 8, 2023
It’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.
52x35 - Royal Holloway, London v Durham
May 15, 2023
The 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.
52x36 - Bristol v Southampton
May 22, 2023
In 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.
52x37 - Grand Final: Durham v Bristol
May 29, 2023
It’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.

52x1 - Bristol v Durham

52x2 - Open v Newcastle

52x3 - LSE v University, Oxford

52x4 - Coventry v Cardiff

52x5 - Cranfield v Royal Holloway, London

52x6 - Glasgow v Queen's, Belfast

52x7 - Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St Andrews

52x8 - Sheffield v UCL

52x9 - Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, Cambridge

52x10 - Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, Oxford

52x11 - Balliol, Oxford v Southampton

52x12 - Bangor v Nottingham

52x13 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld Institute

52x14 - Robert Gordon v Roehampton

52x15 - Sheffield v Newnham, Cambridge

52x16 - Bristol v Oriel, Oxford

52x17 - St Andrews v Royal Holloway

52x18 - Robert Gordon v Courtauld

52x19 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cardiff

52x20 - Bristol v Queen's, Belfast

52x21 - University, Oxford v Jesus, Cambridge

52x22 - UCL v Newcastle

52x23 - Christ's, Cambridge v Southampton

52x24 - Durham v Bangor

52x25 - Southampton v Durham

52x26 - Royal Holloway v Robert Gordon

52x27 - Bristol v Newnham, Cambridge

52x28 - Jesus, Cambridge v UCL

52x29 - Durham v Royal Holloway

52x30 - Southampton v Robert Gordon

52x31 - Bristol v UCL

52x32 - Newnham, Cambridge v Jesus, Cambridge

52x33 - Durham v UCL

52x34 - Newnham, Cambridge v Southampton

52x35 - Royal Holloway, London v Durham

52x36 - Bristol v Southampton

52x37 - Grand Final: Durham v Bristol

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