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BBC called to defend ‘elitist’ format of University Challenge

Professor complains that show’s Oxbridge bias is even more pronounced in Christmas specials and calls for public debate

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

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 · Dec 2, 2023

University Challenge special axed over lack of support for disabled contestants

Christmas alumni episode had one blind entrant and another who was neurodivergent, both of whom say they did not get help

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

How to watch University Challenge from anywhere in the world

Here's how you can watch University Challenge online from wherever you happen to be ready for its return on August 12.

WhatToWatch · Nov 10, 2023

BBC to admit error after claiming SNP embroiled in 'ongoing court case'

THE BBC will be issuing a correction after one of its top presenters claimed that the SNP was embroiled in an “ongoing court case”, The…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023

The week in radio: Young Again with Kirsty Young; The Today Podcast; McCartney: A Life in Lyrics – review

Kirsty’s back with the A-listers in a classy but flimsy format, Nick Robinson and Amol Rajan get emotional during their new show, while Macca takes a leisurely trip down memory lane

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

Nick Robinson says 'news avoiders' to blame for BBC show's falling ratings

BBC presenter Nick Robinson has blamed the Radio 4’s Today programme’s falling news ratings on “news avoiders” who don’t want to face the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023

The week in TV: The Bear; The Sixth Commandment; Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?; University Challenge – review

The Chicago kitchen drama returns for a slow-burn second helping; Timothy Spall astounds in Sarah Phelps’s true crime drama; Rosie Jones confronts hate speech; and fingers on buzzers…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023

Amol Rajan shares emotional conversation with Jeremy Paxman before taking over University Challenge

Paxman left quiz show in May, two years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

University Challenge viewers point out awkward set design issue as Amol Rajan takes over as host

Journalist and broadcaster takes over from veteran host Jeremy Paxman

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023