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40 Years of University Challenge

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A look at how this academic quiz has become one of the longest-running series on British television. Its history reflects changes in student life since 1962, and former and current presenters Bamber Gascoigne and Jeremy Paxman explain why they feel University Challenge has nurtured such universal appeal.
Former contestants Stephen Fry , Miriam Margolyes ,
Rik Mayall and Julian Fellowes are among those helping to recall some memorable moments. Narrated by Caroline Quentin. A new series is due to start next week. Director Maire Tracey
Executive producers Sarah Murch and Phil Parsons An early TV outing for Oscar-winner Julian Fellowes : page 12

Contributors

Presenters:
Bamber Gascoigne
Presenters:
Jeremy Paxman
Unknown:
Stephen Fry
Unknown:
Miriam Margolyes
Unknown:
Rik Mayall
Unknown:
Julian Fellowes
Unknown:
Caroline Quentin.
Director:
Maire Tracey
Producers:
Sarah Murch
Producers:
Phil Parsons
Unknown:
Oscar-Winner Julian Fellowes
Source: Radio Times

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