About this programme
Teams from Emmanuel College, Cambridge and Somerville College, Oxford put fingers on buzzers for the first time. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Programme listing
University Challenge
When is University Challenge next on TV?
University Challenge is next on BBC Two at 20:30 on Mon 28 Sep 2026.
What channel is University Challenge on?
The next showing is on BBC Two.
Is University Challenge on TV tonight?
Yes — it is on tonight at 20:30 on BBC Two, ending at 21:00.
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What channel?
BBC Two
BBC Two
Start time
20:30
20:30
Ends
Mon 28 Sep 2026, 21:00
Mon 28 Sep 2026, 21:00
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