As of July 2026, University Challenge Season 43 aired in 2013 with 37 episodes — streaming now on BBC iPlayer. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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University Challenge Season 43

2013 37 Episodes Talk ⭐ 6/10

If you want reality entertainment that actually understands its own format, University Challenge Season 43 is available on right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 12 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The production never lets the format go stale. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

University Challenge Season 43 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. What separates University Challenge Season 43 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as two teams of students battle it out Jeremy Paxman and Roger Tilling lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2013. University Challenge Season 43 understands the difference between manufactured drama and the real thing, and leans on the latter. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

University Challenge Season 43 is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. The production understands its own premise and executes on it without apology. If you have enjoyed similar formats before, this is one of the stronger examples of what the genre can do.

📡 Where to Watch University Challenge Season 43

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🎬 University Challenge Season 43 — Episode Guide

Aberdeen v Queen's University, Belfast

It's Scotland versus Ireland in the opening match of this new series of University Challenge, when students from the University of Aberdeen do battle with the team representing Queen's University Belfast. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

St John's College, Cambridge v Reading

In the second of the first round matches the students representing St John's College, Cambridge fight it out against the University of Reading for a place in the next round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Trinity College, Cambridge v Christ Church, Oxford

It's an Oxbridge first round match when the students representing Trinity College, Cambridge do battle with Christ Church Oxford for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Durham vs Queens', Cambridge

In another first round match, the students from the University of Durham fight it out with Queens' College, Cambridge in a bid to get through to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Loughborough v Clare College, Cambridge

Students from the University of Loughborough do battle with Clare College, Cambridge, for a place in the next round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

SOAS v Southampton

The School of Oriental and African Studies plays the University of Southampton for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Brasenose College, Oxford v Manchester

The team representing Brasenose College, Oxford fights it out against the University of Manchester in a bid to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Keele v Liverpool

The team of students representing the University of Keele is up against the University of Liverpool in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Balliol College, Oxford v Peterhouse, Cambridge

It's an Oxbridge match, with Balliol College, Oxford fighting it out against Peterhouse Cambridge in a bid to reach the next stage of the competition.

A team of students representing the University of York is up against the University of Bath in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Pembroke College, Cambridge v Somerville College, Oxford

Pembroke College, Cambridge plays Somerville College, Oxford in another first-round match of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Cardiff v Exeter

Cardiff University takes on the University of Exeter in a bid to get through to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

St. John's College, Oxford v Downing College, Cambridge

In the penultimate first round match St John's College Oxford takes on Downing College, Cambridge to get through to the next stage of the competition.

Bangor v Aberystwyth

It is a Welsh affair in the last of the first round matches, as the University of Aberystwyth is up against Bangor University. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Durham v Christ Church, Oxford

In the first of the highest scoring loser matches two teams get another chance to make it to the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Southampton v Loughborough

In the last of the highest scoring loser matches, two more teams get a second opportunity to make it to the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

York v Somerville College, Oxford

It is the first of the second round matches when two teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Downing College, Cambridge v Queen's University, Belfast

It is another second round match with two teams fighting it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Clare College, Cambridge v Christ Church, Oxford

Clare College, Cambridge, battles Christ Church, Oxford, for a place in the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

Bangor v Southampton

Bangor University takes on The University of Southampton for a place in the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

🎭 Cast of University Challenge Season 43

Jeremy Paxman

Self - Presenter

Self - Narrator

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