University Challenge: 1998/1999
Jeremy Paxman hosts the inter-university quiz show.
Season 28 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of University Challenge Season 27.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Jeremy Paxman hosts the inter-university quiz show.
Episode Guide
Season 28 Progress Shield
Bristol v Manchester
Sep 2, 1998 · 30 min
Teams from the universities of Bristol and Manchester kick off a new series of the challenging quiz, hosted by Jeremy Paxman.
Portsmouth v De Montfort
Oct 7, 1998 · 30 min
Teams from Portsmouth and De Montfort universities compete for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
City University v Balliol College, Oxford
Jan 5, 1999 · 30 min
Jeremy Paxman chairs the second play-off between the highest scoring first-round teams. London's City University take on Balliol College, Oxford.
Magdalen College, Oxford v Open University
Jan 12, 1999 · 30 min
Reigning champions Magdalen College, Oxford compete against the Open University for a place in the quarter-finals. Presented by Jeremy Paxman.
Bangor v Bristol
Mar 17, 1999 · 30 min
In the first of the quarter-final matches, Bangor, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Wales, take on Bristol University. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.