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University Challenge questions to 'get harder' as new look unveiled in Salford

It's a new era for the show that is all filmed in Salford

Manchester Evening News

New look for University Challenge unveiled as Amol Rajan takes over as host

The previous set had been in place since 2013 and saw almost 2,000 contestants compete

Wales Online

BBC apologises for major blunder after Radio 4 presenter filmed failing to wear seatbelt

Radio 4’s Amol Rajan was filmed failing to wear a seatbelt while appearing in a documentary programme called How to Crack the Class Ceiling

Daily Mirror

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Keir Starmer denies U-turn on pledges and insists ‘vast majority’ of Labour members back him

Labour leader says he has been forced to ‘adapt’ some principles set out during campaign to replace Corbyn

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer in clash with BBC presenter as he’s accused of ‘crimes against the English language’

Country needs ‘confidence to move forward’ and tackle challenges ahead, Labour leader says as he launches “mission plan”

The Independent UK

This week in TV: Nolly; Putin vs the West; Emily Atack: Asking for It?; Hotel Portofino

Helena Bonham Carter surprises as Noele Gordon; world leaders recall their encounters with Putin; Emily Atack challenges sexual harassment. Plus, the latest new Downton

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Bill Gates talks politics, divorce and chickens

Amol Rajan gets the billionaire philanthropist to open up. Plus: Joe Lycett eats a naughty donut. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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The week in TV: Litvinenko; Strike: Troubled Blood; How to Crack the Class Ceiling; The White Lotus and more

David Tennant breathes some life into an extended deathbed scene; Strike and Robin lose their fizz; and, if you’ve recovered, what next for The White Lotus?

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a life-affirming story about Bradford’s amateur film-makers

This gorgeous documentary follows a film club that remakes Oklahoma! Plus, Amol Rajan tackles the class struggle. Here’s what to watch tonight

The Guardian - UK

How to Crack the Class Ceiling review – sadly, success means resembling Jacob Rees-Mogg

Amol Rajan’s meticulous two-part investigation into inclusivity in Britain is a heartbreaking, empathy-packed look at how society fails people from working class backgrounds

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Amol Rajan’s futile attempt at cracking the class ceiling

The BBC reporter investigates how much freedom of travel there is between Britain’s classes. Plus: Jamie knocks up some festive grub and Claudia Winkleman deals with The Traitors. Here’s what to watch tonight

The Guardian - UK

Amol Rajan Interviews Greta Thunberg review – she is doomed to the pure hell of arguing with people

Faced with questions both remarkable and daft, the climate crisis campaigner calmly sees each one off. But then there’s the one that makes her giggle uncontrollably …

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: who will win the 2022 Mercury prize?

The hottest musical stars are out in force at the event that was postponed because of the Queen’s death, plus Greta Thunberg is interviewed. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Decision to cancel Last Night Of The Proms was a ’50/50 call’, says BBC boss

Tim Davie was speaking during the RTS London Convention.

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Daily Mirror

When is Jeremy Paxman leaving University Challenge? Huge amount his successor earns

Jeremy Paxman is due to step down as University Challenge host in 2023, with the BBC's media editor Amol Rajan due to replace him. Reports suggest Rajan is due for a pay bump after bagging the role

The Guardian - UK

Levelling up bill includes no funding to make levelling up happen, say MPs – as it happened

Levelling up committee chair says in current form bill is unclear on how to ensure policy becomes reality

The Guardian - UK

A toxic but effective cure for gout pain

Brief letters: Healing power of colchicine | Rare tribute to a government service | Amol Rajan | Royal Mail delivers

Daily Mirror

Why we still love BBC's University Challenge as show celebrates 60th anniversary

The quiz show which sees students from the likes of Oxford and Cambridge battle it out has been on our TV screens for almost 60 years with hosts Bamber Gascoigne and Jeremy Paxman

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Daily Mirror

Who is Amol Rajan as final University Challenge series hosted by Jeremy Paxman airs

Jeremy Paxman's final series as University Challenge host is set to air. Once this series is over, Amol Rajan will be taking over as the new face of the quiz show

Evening Standard

Quiz: Test your knowledge on what happened in the news this week

From A-level results to whacky tube drivers – how closely have you been following?

Evening Standard

Who is Amol Rajan? BBC journalist says he will try to not ‘screw up’ hosting University Challenge

‘Being asked to host my favourite TV programme is dream-come-true territory,’ said Amol Rajan, the new presenter of University Challenge

Edinburgh Live

Amol Rajan set to take over University Challenge as host in place of Jeremy Paxman

The former host announced his resignation from the iconic role after 28 years presenting University Challenge - and now there has been a replacement reported by the BBC.

Manchester Evening News

Who is Amol Rajan? Meet the new host of University Challenge

The journalist and broadcaster takes over the quiz show from autumn 2023

Liverpool Echo

Amol Rajan confirmed as new University Challenge host after Jeremy Paxman exit

Jeremy Paxman confirmed his exit earlier this week

The National (Scotland)

Broadcaster Amol Rajan announced as Jeremy Paxman's replacement on University Challenge

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge from autumn 2023.

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