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8 episodesCambridge Quiz Society v Oxford Librarians
A team of three lads from the Cambridge Quiz Society pit their wits against a trio of Oxford Librarians with specialisms as diverse as Comparative Slavonic Linguistics, Classics, and Theology.
Mathematicians v Wordsmiths
Three maths graduates take on a team featuring a linguistics graduate, an English graduate, and an IT developer who is also a proofreader.
History Boys v Rugby Boys
A team of three lovers of history square up to a trio of Welshmen devoted to their national game.
Chessmen v Charity Puzzlers
Three dedicated chess players pit their strategic prowess against a team who have honed their lateral thinking skills writing puzzles to raise money for their local hospice.
Mathematicians v Cambridge Quiz Society
In the first semi-final, three mathematicians pit their logical skills against the wits of the Cambridge Quiz Society.
Chessmen v Rugby Boys
In the second semi-final, three quietly strategic chess players pit their wits against the brawn of the Rugby Boys.
Chessmen v Mathematicians
Three avid chess players take on a trio unified by their love of mathematics as they compete for the glory of third place in the competition.
Cambridge Quiz Society v Rugby Boys
In the final, the three leading lights of the Cambridge Quiz Society take on the combined knowledge of a team whose field of reference stretches far beyond the touchline of their beloved rugby pitch.