Monday 31 August, 8:30pm - 9:00pmon BBC Two HD

University Challenge

Name: 8:30pm - Series 26 Episode 8
Start: 2026-08-31T19:30:00Z
End: 2026-08-31T20:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 26 Episode 8: Birmingham v Leicester

The first round of the competition continues with a Midlands derby. Students from Birmingham take on a team from Leicester, with Amol Rajan asking the questions.

Category: Educational / Game show
Original air date: 31/08/2026

Cast and crew

Bridget CaldwellDirector
Roger TillingNarrator
Amol RajanHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 8:30pmon BBC Two
Series 26 Episode 7
Today, 8:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 26 Episode 7
Monday 31 August, 8:30pmon BBC Two
Series 26 Episode 8