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University Challenge was biased towards Oxbridge when I worked on it, and it still is. But there’s a fix

A third of the teams competing come from just two universities. How can that not be elitist, asks freelance writer Lillian Crawford

The Guardian - UK

Your starter for 10: is University Challenge biased towards Oxbridge?

Letters: Frank Coffield argues that the BBC quiz show is rigged in favour of the two top universities. Plus letters from Joshua Loo and Elizabeth Swinbank

The Guardian - UK

UCL professor claims BBC ‘hiding’ Oxbridge bias on University Challenge

Professor Frank Coffield is calling for each university to be limited to one entry each

Evening Standard

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BBC accused of ‘hiding’ Oxbridge bias on University Challenge in deepening elitism row

Corporation rejects freedom of information request from campaigner who claims show is ‘rigged’

The Guardian - UK

BBC defends University Challenge after accusations of Oxbridge bias

THE BBC has defended its University Challenge quiz show after being accused of having a “grotesque” Oxbridge bias by a professor.

The National (Scotland)

BBC rejects charge of elitist Oxbridge bias in University Challenge

Corporation denies breach of impartiality rules by ‘rigging’ show in favour of Oxford and Cambridge

The Guardian - UK

Aberdeen's RGU taking part in BBC University Challenge for first time since 1994

This is the Aberdeen university's second appearance on the BBC quiz challenge after last appearing on the popular show in 1994.

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University Challenge viewers swoon over 'hottest contestant ever' to appear on BBC show

BBC University Challenge contestant Louis, who was studying a PGCE specialising in maths and physics, sent tongues wagging thanks to his striking looks

Daily Mirror

Former Newsnight host Jeremy Paxman says doctor spotted his Parkinson’s on University Challenge

The broadcaster says his doctor had been watching University Challenge and noticed that his face had acquired 'Parkinson Mask'

Chronicle Live

TV tonight: Aidan Turner is too good to be true in The Suspect

The Poldark actor plays a shifty psychologist in ITV’s new murder drama. Plus: Jeremy Paxman’s farewell lap on University Challenge. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Paxman quits University Challenge amid battle with Parkinson's

The host has presented the BBC show since 1994, and is set to film his final episode this autumn after an admirable 28 years on air

Chronicle Live

Sandi Toksvig bookies' University Challenge host favourite as Jeremy Paxman steps down

The BBC are set to announce Jeremy's replacement later this week and several names are already being thrown into the hat as to who it could be

Daily Mirror

Your starter for 10: which university just won a record fourth title?

Imperial College London was today celebrating a record-equalling fourth University Challenge title.

Evening Standard

‘I’m going to get so roasted for this!’ The nail-biting University Challenge final – reviewed by last year’s winner

Covering everything from voguing to ‘badass flags’, the grand final went down to the wire between Imperial and Reading – the first final not to feature an Oxbridge team in nearly a decade

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Wales Online

What's on TV tonight? University Challenge, Holding and new comedy Newark, Newark

The top five TV programmes on March 28

The Independent UK

Bamber Gascoigne: Cultural polymath and original University Challenge quiz master

The multi-talented host was one of the most popular personalities on British TV thanks to 25 years on the quiz show

The Guardian - UK

Bamber Gascoigne obituary

Writer, documentary-maker and broadcaster who was the popular quizmaster of TV’s University Challenge for 25 years

The Independent UK

First University Challenge host Bamber Gascoigne dies aged 87

The TV presenter died at his home in Richmond after a short illness.

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