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At The GongEp. 26 - Royal Holloway vs Robert GordonClass is starting to show and the questions fell this week for Brown.Royal Holloway stormed ahead of a reasonably disjointed Robert Gordon.We get into old teams, questions falling for ones own self and who is class.Player of the Match - BrownGranny's Favourite - HarveyTwitter Gong - Cullen's headband Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0824 minAt The GongEp. 24 - Durham vs BangorA good old fashioned thumping from a lovely spread of a team in Durham. They're nice and all but I have to say this wasn't end of season quality. We're desperate for the next stage.Gongs:Player of the Match - Durham, RadcliffeGranny's Favourite - Durham, BennettTwitter Generator - Bangor, SilcocksTheme tune by Hardworking Families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-2326 minAt The GongEp. 23 - Christ's vs SouthamptonAn odd little episode. Something to keep the feed ticking along.Theme tune by @hardworkingfamilies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1607 minAt The GongEp. 22 - UCL vs NewcastleA rip roaring game where both sides lead at points. UCL (the people's favourite), mothers and sons, Salmons, heroes and the true joy of it brought them in to the finish.There's a smidge of conspiracy here but more classy quizzing. There's potential finalists here.We do not hold any responsibility for the colds we are suffering under. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0727 minAt The GongEp. 20 Bristol vs Queen's BelfastIt was a McLaughlin show this week and that's just the way he likes it. Listening back we were really quite kind to him over all, but so was the scoreboard. We must respect knowledge when we see.Player of the Match: McLaughlinTweet generator: McLaughlinGranny's Favourite: DonnelleyTheme tune composed and produced by Hardworking Families Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2528 minAt The GongEp. 19 Newnham College vs CardiffI can't believe we've had another tie! Nothing short of absolute scenesRob and Ed are both hooked on all things Newnham now. Somehow they stole the hearts and yet they only won by 5 points.Things are hotting up and people are winning repeat gongsPlayer of the Math: Newnham, EllisGranny's Favourite: Newnham, Holloway-StrongTweet Generator: Newnham, Ellis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1722 minAt The GongEp. 18 Robert Gordon vs CourtaldA return to the new year, to our routines and University Challenge. It's wonderful to be back and healthy again.Robert Gordon split the room - Rob and Ed couldn't agree. But they triumphed all the sameGod love you Courtald, you don't know how beautiful you all look! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-0921 minAt The GongEp. 14 - Robert Gordon vs RoehamptonWe had debutants in the competition which is the real story of the week. Heroic for Barb (former winner) to have the presence of mind to realise that it was worth having a documentary let into his life just as his University was pitching for the top spot. We had Rob proving yet again that having watched lots of episodes helps you get extra pointsAnd a roaring victory for Robert Gordon. Next time it's the second round so we look forward to seeing some familiar faces. Hosted on Acast...2022-11-2922 minAt The GongEp. 13 Newnham vs CourtaldWe had such a nice time this week, it was a really lovely episode with quality across the park. So many nice clothes, smiles and questions. Yes Courtald won in the end (with lots of science answers) but Newnham did so well that I think they could win a few more rounds. We for 2 at least are very excited to see them again.Gongs:Granny's favourite - Holloway-StrongPlayer of the Match - MackarelTwitter Fodder - Dobbs (beret) Hosted on Acast. See acast...2022-11-2324 minAt The GongEp. 12 - Bangor vs NottinghamThis was more fun at home than on screen this week. The gongs are hard to choose but the important bit - the reactions, the humanity - oh the humanity - are as sophisticated as ever. Nottingham scrap through by just 10 points but how did that pass us all by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1523 minAt The GongEp. 11 - Balliol vs SouthamptonWhat is it about watching UC when we just can't remember what happened? Those scores of players over the years who's passed us bySouthampton took the victory, the 'underdog'? Who are you rooting for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1320 minAt The GongEp. 10 Jesus Cam. vs St Catherine's OxfordThe main point is UC is now on a bloody Tuesday. What the heck is going on at BBC HQ?Jesus didn't care. They demolished St Catherine's. A humourless professional mercenary display.I've had to reassess my first impressions as there was quality from wing to wing of Jesus college Cambridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-0725 minAt The GongEp. 8 Sheffield vs UCLThe first match of real quality in the season. So much to talk about on and off the buzzer. This went right do to gong and in fact beyond the gong as we had a tie.We were so fired up with the days play we forgot all about Granny's favourite. I was buzzing all the way through itThe ebbs and flows of life, all is contained in University Challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2422 minAt The GongEp. 7 Gonville & Caius vs St AndrewsAfter missing out on a recording last week because 1 of us was abroad we were back amongst it, back in to that sweet routine of UC. This was a tough watch actually without a huge amount of quality on display but we have a whole new angle on Twitter magnet, sensible Granny's favourite and one guest who's destination wedding just got a whole lot smarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1019 minAt The GongEp. 5 - Cranfield vs Royal HollowayWe hear from a whole new University (to us at least) in a reasonably damp affair that might have left seasoned quizzers a little hollow. Our appetite has been whetted and we're ready for the quarter finals now. Still, the questions are always brilliant and the granny always gets a favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2619 minAt The GongEp. 4 Cardiff vs CoventryWe had a thumping victory, gigantic hair and many favourites for Granny and - whisper it quietly - some tetchy officiating. Yes it was a bit of a mismatch but the core joy of UC was there for all to see Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1917 minAt The GongEp. 3 LSE vs University College, OxfordThe hero of this week was at home watching. LSE sadly didn't have the chops today and Univ College showed reluctant pedigreeWe discuss the drama as always and more on the lifestyle of a UC fan, what it means for your year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1717 minAt The GongEp. 2 - Newcastle vs Open UniversityEpisode 2 of the 22/23 season. We had light hearted Paxman, knowing your speciality, captains in an extremely mature episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0514 minAt The GongAt The Gong2022/23 season is upon us and we are taking a deep dive into highlights from the show and the heroes that were made along the way.We were treated to a nail-biter first up in Paxman's swansong season between Durham and Bristol.Player of the Match: contestedGranny's Favourite: Bennett, Durham.A full episode on the changing of the guard and the Beebs brilliant retrospective to follow.Please tell friends and share with your quizzers - mainly because we'd love to meet people who love the...2022-08-2915 min