University Challenge 1999–2000
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Series 29 of University Challenge
began in September of 1999, with the final in May of 2000.
University Challenge
University Challenge is a British quiz programme that has aired since 1962. The format is based on the American show College Bowl, which ran on NBC radio from 1953 to 1957, and on NBC television from 1959 to 1970....
began in September of 1999, with the final in May of 2000.
Results
- Winning teams are highlighted in bold.
- Teams with green scores (winners) returned in the next round, while those with red scores (losers) were eliminated.
- Teams with orange scores have lost, but survived as the first round losers with the highest losing scores.
- A score in italics indicates a match decided on a tie-breaker question.
Final
| Team 1 | | Score | Team 2 | Broadcast Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriel College, Oxford | 325 | University of Durham | 9 May 2000 | |
- The trophy and title were awarded to the Durham team comprising John Stewart, Nick Allan, Nick Ledger and Colin Telfer.
- The trophy was presented by Jeremy PaxmanJeremy PaxmanJeremy Dickson Paxman is a British journalist, author and television presenter. He has worked for the BBC since 1977. He is noted for a forthright and abrasive interviewing style, particularly when interrogating politicians...
.