University Challenge - Season 55

First aired: 7/14/2025 6 episodes

Amol Rajan asks the questions as students from across the UK face fiendish tests.

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Episodes

1. Sheffield v Warwick

Aired: 7/14/2025

The series kicks off with a match between students from Sheffield and Warwick. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

2. UCL v SOAS

Aired: 7/21/2025

The first round of the competition continues. Students from UCL take on a team from next-door neighbours SOAS. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

3. Bath v Southampton

Aired: 7/28/2025

The University of Bath faces the University of Southampton in another first-round match. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

4. Newcastle v Edinburgh

Aired: 8/4/2025

Another two teams of students put fingers on buzzers for the first time, representing Newcastle University and the University of Edinburgh. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

5. Manchester v New College, Oxford

Aired: 8/11/2025

The University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

6. Cardiff v Bristol

Aired: 8/18/2025

The first round of the 2025/26 competition continues with a Severnside derby as Cardiff University faces the University of Bristol. Amol Rajan asks the questions.