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University Challenge

The Story So Far

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Documentary looking at the history of the iconic quiz show University Challenge. Featuring famous ex-contestants such as Stephen Fry, John Simpson, Julian Fellowes and Miriam Margoyles plus hosts Bamber Gascoigne and Jeremy Paxman, it traces the origins and development of the programme.

From the first show transmitted in 1962 to the present day as it is being immortalised on film in Starter for Ten, a celebration of the triumphs, disasters and quirky characters of an enduring TV institution. Show less

Contributors

Participant:
Stephen Fry
Participant:
John Simpson
Participant:
Julian Fellowes
Participant:
Miriam Margolyes
Participant:
Bamber Gascoigne
Participant:
Jeremy Paxman
Producer:
Maire Tracey
Director:
Maire Tracey
Source: BBC Online

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