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Amol Rajan says he’s ‘very worried’ about England and if it’s ‘the best place for my kids to grow up’

The ‘University Challenge’ host was born in India and grew up in the UK

The Independent UK

Why Amol Rajan had to say goodbye to the Today programme

IN FOCUS: Whether you’re a fan of the ‘Today’ host’s warm, conversational tone or bristle at his informal presenting style, Amol Rajan certainly knows how to get an audience talking. As one of the BBC’s most ubiquitous faces steps down from his biggest gig yet, Katie Rosseinsky looks at how…

The Independent UK

Amol Rajan quits BBC Radio 4’s Today programme after five years

Presenter and former editor of The Independent is leaving flagship show but will continue to host ‘University Challenge’

The Independent UK

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Awkward moment on University Challenge as politician wrongly places Minsk in Russia

Former Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer has been mocked for a geography faux par on University Challenge.

Evening Standard

‘I still get humiliated’: the perils of appearing on a celebrity gameshow

Agents claim it can increase their clients’ profile and show off their human side. Is that your final answer?

The Guardian - UK

Give football fans seats in the House of Lords

Brief letters: Fair representation | The new PPE | Bad films | Jilly Cooper and University Challenge | Panettone french toast

The Guardian - UK

University Challenge contestant steals show with blunt responses

A University Challenge contestant stole the show on Monday's (18 August) of the BBC show with her blunt responses and confidently answering a question even though she didn't hear it fully.

The Independent UK

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‘The crosser Jeremy Paxman got, the more we giggled’: what it’s like to come last on a TV show

From scoring so badly at Eurovision it made Terry Wogan resign to having Paul Hollywood call your cake ‘tough as old boots’, here are the contestants who lost big on the nation’s favourite shows

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Vine ‘sad’ about Newsnight co-star Jeremy Paxman’s health: ‘I see how he’s suffering’

Paxman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021 and stepped down as ‘University Challenge’ host

The Independent UK

‘Astonishing speed!’: the University Challenge final reviewed by last year’s winner

From questions about urea to Jeremy Paxman’s lingering legacy, it was a showdown to challenge Oxbridge bias. Alex Radcliffe, captain of Durham’s 2023 winning team, sizes up this year’s final

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Starter for Ten; Uncle Vanya review – fingers on buzzers, and samovars

Bamber goes to Bristol in a buoyant musical of David Nicholls’s University Challenge romcom, while Trevor Nunn’s impeccably traditional Chekhov works like a charm

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer pays damages after alleging University Challenge mascot was antisemitic

Jacqueline Foster apologises to Melika Gorgianeh after claiming octopus was chosen as hate symbol

The Guardian - UK

UK: Muslim student accused of anti-Semitism wins case against politician

Jacqueline Foster, a Conservative member of the House of Lords, forced to pay damages and apologise to Melika Gorgianeh.

Al Jazeera

Amol Rajan ‘humbled’ as DJs sample University Challenge ‘we need jungle, I’m afraid’ remark

Fans made their own jungle remixes of Rajan’s question about dance music from recent episode

The Independent UK

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"I can't accept drum 'n' bass - we need jungle, I'm afraid": Producers sample University Challenge quiz show in jungle bangers as host's response to contestant goes viral

"This is why the internet was invented"

The Independent UK

Christmas University Challenge episode pulled over disability row

Pair of contestants say they were promised audio descriptions that never came and that a request for subtitles was denied

The Independent UK

Christmas University Challenge episode pulled over disability row

Pair of contestants say they were promised audio descriptions that never came and that a request for subtitles was denied

The Independent UK

University Challenge review: Amol Rajan is a natural as he takes up the baton from Jeremy Paxman

Wisely, Rajan’s not sought to impersonate either of his much-loved predecessors – he exercises a light, quiz-masterly touch throughout

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The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Succession; The Gallows Pole; Changing Ends; University Challenge – review

Succession bows out in Shakespearean style; Shane Meadows changes tack with a gobby, grubby period drama; Alan Carr meets his sitcom younger self; and a TV beast exits with a smile…

Evening Standard

Jeremy Paxman’s best moments on University Challenge as he steps down

The BBC host spent 29 years firing off one-liners in response to off-the-mark answers from unfortunate students

Evening Standard

Jeremy Paxman ‘looking forward to watching University Challenge at home’ after signing off for final time

The broadcaster will be replaced as host by journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan after 29 years.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Paxman closes final University Challenge episode on a kinder note

Famously acerbic broadcaster swapped his merciless put-downs for warmth and praise in his final show, saying he is ‘looking forward to watching’ it at home

The Independent UK

Jeremy Paxman ‘looking forward to watching University Challenge at home’

The broadcaster will be replaced as host by journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan after 29 years.

Chronicle Live

Symptoms of Parkinson's disease as Jeremy Paxman steps down as host of University Challenge

Jeremy announced in May 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease - here are some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for the condition

Wales Online

New look for University Challenge unveiled as Amol Rajan takes over as host

The previous set had been in place since 2013 and saw almost 2,000 contestants compete

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