Who is the current host of the University Challenge?
Who is the current host of the University Challenge?
University Challenge is a British quiz programme which first aired in 1962. University Challenge aired for 913 episodes on ITV from 21 September 1962 to 31 December 1987, presented by quizmaster Bamber Gascoigne. The BBC revived the programme on 21 September 1994 with Jeremy Paxman as the quizmaster. The current…
Who was the winner of the 2004 University Challenge?
It was also revealed that Freya McClements, captain of the 2004 winning team from Magdalen College, Oxford, was at the time studying at Trinity College, Dublin. Although it was mentioned in a BBC news story at the time, no action was taken because the BBC stated that the facts had not been brought to their attention.
When did the University Challenge start in New Zealand?
For the New Zealand series, see University Challenge (New Zealand TV series). University Challenge is a British quiz programme which first aired in 1962. University Challenge aired for 913 episodes on ITV from 21 September 1962 to 31 December 1987, presented by quizmaster Bamber Gascoigne.
Where are the studios for the University Challenge?
The show is produced by Granada Television (re-branded as ITV Studios in 2009), under licence from Richard Reid Productions and the College Bowl Company. It was recorded at Granada Studios in Manchester from its inception until the studios closed down in 2013; it is now recorded at Dock10 studios in Salford.
What’s the theme song to the University Challenge?
Tilling’s delivery typically becomes increasingly high-pitched as the episode progresses. The theme tune College Boy by Derek New, which has been with the series since the 1960s (although the first series used Ting A Ling by Duke Ellington ).
