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Jeremy Paxman ‘looking forward to watching University Challenge at home’

Jeremy Paxman ‘looking forward to watching University Challenge at home’

Tue, 30 May, 2023

The broadcaster will be replaced as host by journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan after 29 years.

Jeremy Paxman to bid farewell to University Challenge after almost three decades

Jeremy Paxman to bid farewell to University Challenge after almost three decades

Mon, 29 May, 2023

His final episode will air on BBC Two on Monday at 8.30pm.

Derry Girls and This Is Going to Hurt pick up top gongs at BPG Awards

Derry Girls and This Is Going to Hurt pick up top gongs at BPG Awards

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

The BBC also fared well with nods in the drama, documentary and audio categories.

Jeremy Paxman tells of attending A&E three times in 24 hours

Jeremy Paxman tells of attending A&E three times in 24 hours

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

The broadcaster detailed the dramatic events in a column for Saga Magazine.

Broadcaster Amol Rajan appointed new host of University Challenge

Broadcaster Amol Rajan appointed new host of University Challenge

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Rajan will begin filming early next year and be seen on screen from autumn 2023.

Who’s in the running to replace Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge?

Who’s in the running to replace Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge?

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

Sandi Toksvig and Fiona Bruce are both being touted as frontrunners.

Jeremy Paxman stepping down as University Challenge host after nearly three decades

Jeremy Paxman stepping down as University Challenge host after nearly three decades

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

He has fronted the show since 1994.

Documentary to follow Jeremy Paxman’s journey since Parkinson’s diagnosis

Documentary to follow Jeremy Paxman’s journey since Parkinson’s diagnosis

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

The broadcaster will front a one-off, 60-minute television special.

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