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University Challenge had an episode air on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:30pm. Series 56, Episode 14 titled "SOAS v Edinburgh" was broadcast on BBC Two.

The first round of the competition concludes with a match between SOAS University of London and Edinburgh. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

Programme Information

Channel: BBC Two
Status: Running
Genre(s): Drama
Runtime: 30 minutes
Rating: 8/10
Official Site: University Challenge

Main Cast

Roger Tilling as Narrator
Jeremy Paxman as Presenter
Amol Rajan as Presenter
Bamber Gascoigne as Presenter
Don Murray-Henderson as Narrator
Jim Pope as Narrator

Episode Details

Series: 56
Episode: 14
Episode Title: SOAS v Edinburgh
Air Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Air Time: 8:30pm
Runtime: 30 minutes

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S56E13: Glasgow v Goldsmiths
Aired: Monday, October 5, 2026

The University of Glasgow takes on Goldsmiths, University of London in the penultimate match of the first round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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