University Challenge S53E03 Birkbeck v Oxford Brookes

Don't know if the questions were easier, but those bonus conversion rates were utterly first class by both teams - first time we've had a joint score of 400 + since 2018-19, and the first time both teams have hit 200 since the 2013-14 series and that QF with Trinity/Manchester - Mr. Rajan getting through the questions at a brisker pace certainly makes these scenarios much more likely - my excitement over this series has only continued to grow ;).

Hats off to McMillan, he was brilliant

Maybe it is the new presenter, but the whole vibe of the show seems much 'kinder' this series. Two very good teams, seem like nice people too!

What a fantastic match! Loved it and loving Amol Rajan's delivery of the questions. He's got such a lovely way about him. And zipping along nicely to keep things moving. Thank you so much, CosmicPumpkin, for putting this up for us. I'm lovin' you too! 😍

Loved this episode of UC. Both the teams are very well all rounded. The Captain of Oxford Brookes is very knowledgeable and so is McMillan of Birbeck. Gardner and Broadbent did pretty well too. Both teams deserving of semis. But I felt that Birbeck were taking too much time conferring. Especially in the music round where instead of discussing they were singing along.

Gardner is breathtaking.

Thanks @CosmicPumpkin ! Your service is much appreciated. Amol Rajan seems to be doing well so far. Nice to see him build a collegial atmosphere. At some point he'll need to develop some sort of signature to make his mark on the program. Today's questions were way too easy IMHO. But the tussle made it interesting.

Pretty sure others have noticed it too, but Broadbent sure is the spitting image of Buzz McCallister from Home Alone!

It wasn’t quite Bamber Gascoigne speed, but still much better than recent games! I reckon many of the questions must have been easier just because I knew the answers, but still a good show!

Who knew Biff Tannen was actually quite knowledgeable?

Both these teams are very learned, and everyone pulled their weight. Really looking forward to seeing them both again 💯

MATCH STATS BELOW Birkbeck - London: 220 Oxford Brookes: 205 Starter Questions Stats BIRKBECK - LONDON: 100 McMillan = 7/9 {70 minus 5} Mariner = 0 Chadha = 3/5 {30 minus 5} Huntley = 1/1 {10} Starter Success Rate: 73.33% OXFORD BROOKES: 85 Caldecott = 1/1 {10} Gardner = 2/2 {20} Manton = 4/5 {40 minus 5} Broadbent = 2/4 {20} Starter Success Rate: 75.00% Bonus Questions Stats BIRKBECK - LONDON: 120 Bonus Success Rate: 80.00% (24/30) OXFORD BROOKES: 120 Bonus Success Rate: 88.89% (24/27) -------------------- Top 4 Losing Scores 1. Oxford Brookes (205) 2. Trinity - Cambridge (175) 3. Birmingham (125) 4.

Good match! With the faster delivery of questions we are going to see scores more like in the days of Bamber Gascoigne! He never allowed the long deliberation times that Paxman permitted! I still think teams should have a SET time limit to answer bonus questions.

Good contest. In the 3 contests so far generally higher scores than in recent series, partly, I think, due to the fact that, with less conferring time allowed, more questions are asked. Over recent years a team could qualify for the repechage round with a score of 150, or even less. Looks like it will be circa 200 this time round.

Thanks again for the upload, CosmicPumpkin! This season has been fantastic so far! Just loving the pace of the questions and answers, and the conferring seems to take less time as well. These were two very good teams, and I feel we'll see the losers again. Last season I could say that with complete confidence. This season it's a bit dicier. Good job by both teams, and my best to each contestant!

Wow this is a really good game I'm just proud of both of them and kinda rooting for both 😅

Thanks for the upload! What an exciting match 😮 I wonder how high we’ll see the scores go this season

Terrific match up. My word, doesn’t the score line reflect the sense of urgency brought by the new host?

Actually they owe McMilan that stiff drink! He was feedibng the the Captain all of the late, game-winning answers. Watch and listen closely,

Captions are much appreciated!!