Last night, eight students from diverse backgrounds and specialisms competed to establish Britain's brainiest university in the University Challenge. The teams were led by female captains and included students studying various subjects.
University Challenge serves as a welcome reminder of what is commendable about a university education and, indeed, about young people
For the millions who watch television at a time of their choosing, I won’t spoil your enjoyment by revealing the winners of this year’s series of, but safe to say that’s climax to a competition which began last July did It is convenient for some to forget that they are also famed for pioneering work in the splitting of the atom, the development of penicillin and the invention of the internet, and the searing intelligence and unfailing good grace of the contestantsFor 62 years, the show has remained almost entirely unchanged, its format so simple that it isn’t even explained before the contest starts, and never has its uncompromising parade of cleverness and good manners been needed more.
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