As of July 2026, University Challenge Season 49 aired in 2019 with 37 episodes — streaming now on BBC iPlayer. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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University Challenge Season 49

2019 37 Episodes Talk ⭐ 6/10

University Challenge Season 49 has become appointment viewing on for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 12 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for the format — it delivers exactly what it promises. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason University Challenge Season 49 keeps coming up in conversation. University Challenge Season 49 has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. Quiz for students presented by Jeremy Paxman. Jeremy Paxman and Roger Tilling lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2019. The format has been replicated endlessly since University Challenge Season 49 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Reality sceptics are warned — University Challenge Season 49 has converted more than a few doubters. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. 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.

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🎬 University Challenge Season 49 — Episode Guide

E1
Lancaster v Glasgow
2019-07-15
In the opening match of the quiz series for students, the University of Lancaster takes on Glasgow University for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E2
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford
2019-07-22
In another first-round match, students from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, do battle with Merton College, Oxford, in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E3
Magdalen College, Oxford v York
2019-07-29
In another first-round match, students from Magdalen College, Oxford, do battle with York University in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E4
Birmingham v Bristol
2019-08-05
In another first-round match, the University of Birmingham competes against the University of Bristol for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E5
Wolfson College, Cambridge v St John’s College, Oxford
2019-08-12
Students representing Wolfson College, Cambridge, compete with St John’s College, Oxford, in another first-round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E6
Edinburgh v Birkbeck
2019-08-19
Edinburgh University students do battle with Birkbeck, London, students for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E7
Jesus College, Oxford v Manchester
2019-09-02
The team representing Jesus College, Oxford, fights it out against Manchester University for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E8
Durham v Trinity College, Cambridge
2019-09-09
Durham University takes on Trinity College, Cambridge, in another first-round match of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E9
LSE v Courtauld Institute
2019-09-16
In another first-round match, students from LSE fight it out against the Courtauld Institute of Art for a place in the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E10
Goldsmiths v Southampton
2019-09-23
In another first-round match, Goldsmiths, University of London, do battle against the University of Southampton for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E11
Open v Huddersfield
2019-10-07
In another first-round match, the students from the Open University fight it out against the team from the University of Huddersfield for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E12
Wolfson College, Oxford v Sheffield
2019-10-14
It is a contest tonight between Wolfson College, Oxford and the University of Sheffield for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E13
Imperial College London v Brasenose College, London
2019-10-21
In the penultimate first-round match of the student quiz, Imperial College London clashes with Brasenose College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E14
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford v Downing College, Cambridge
2019-10-28
It is the last of the first-round matches and the students of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, fight it out against Downing College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E15
Sheffield v Jesus College, Oxford
2019-11-04
It is the first of the two highest scoring loser matches tonight when two teams get another chance to make it to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E16
York v Durham
2019-11-11
It's the last of the two highest scoring loser matches tonight when two teams get another chance to make it to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E17
Birmingham v Jesus College, Oxford
2019-11-18
It’s the first of the second-round matches, where two teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E18
Southampton v Durham
2019-11-25
It is another second-round match and two teams fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E19
Courtauld Institute v Glasgow
2019-12-02
The second round continues as two teams make a bid to reach the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
E20
Imperial College London v St John's College, Oxford
2019-12-09
Two more student teams fight it out in the second round to get through to the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

🎭 Cast of University Challenge Season 49

Jeremy Paxman
Jeremy Paxman
Self - Presenter
RT
Roger Tilling
Self - Narrator

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