University Challenge Returns With New Host and Fresh Faces!
The UK’s toughest quiz show, University Challenge, is back on BBC Two and iPlayer from Monday, July 17. Brace yourselves for a brainy brawl as 28 student teams battle it out, firing off questions spanning everything from aromatic compounds to the ancient philosopher Zeno of Citium.
New Look, Same Electric Format
The show sports a slick new set and title sequence, but the heart-pounding quiz action you love stays intact. Expect rapid-fire rounds as students from universities across the country – from Aberdeen to southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton – go head-to-head. This year, the competition heats up even more with one of the UK’s smallest and newest universities making its debut.
Amol Rajan: Only The Third Host In 61 Years!
Amol Rajan takes over hosting duties, becoming just the third person to lead University Challenge in its 61-year history. Known for his sharp work on BBC Radio 4’s Today program and his prime-time interview show, Amol Rajan Interviews, he promises to inject fresh energy and intensity into the show’s famously tough questions.
“We’re back! I’m so excited to watch along with audiences and relive this wonderful series. And what a wonderful series it is, with thrilling finishes and standards as high as ever,” Amol Rajan said.
When and Where to Watch
Don’t miss the intellectual action! University Challenge returns on Monday, July 17 at 8:30 p.m. on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Get ready for a top-tier quiz showdown featuring the best and brightest student minds in the UK.
