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Jeremy Paxman’s doctor noticed presenter’s Parkinson’s on University Challenge

While the broadcaster was in hospital, one of his doctors said he noticed the TV quiz host’s face had acquired a ‘Parkinson’s mask’.

The Independent UK

Kwasi Kwarteng's bold comment to tutor after Cambridge University interview

The Chancellor of the Exchequer studied history and classics at Trinity College in Cambridge after leaving Eton and his university interview reportedly ended with a rather bold comment

Daily Mirror

Kwasi Kwarteng's awkward moment on University Challenge where he swore twice

The newly-appointed Chancellor faced Jeremy Paxman on the show in 1995, and got so panicked over failing to answer the questions correctly that he swore twice during the episode

Daily Mirror

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Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? Sacked Chancellor's privileged life and right-wing views

A long-time ally of Liz Truss, Mr Kwarteng appeared to be a shoo-in to become Chancellor once it was clear she would trounce her rival Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race. However, it all went south just 38 days into the job

Daily Mirror

‘The shelf-life of a beetroot’: how Kwasi Kwarteng lasted just 38 days as Chancellor

As Liz Truss sacks her right-hand man less than six weeks into the job, Katie Strick charts the rise and fall of the man in charge of last month’s “disastrous” mini-budget

Evening Standard

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

Daily Mirror

Appearing on University Challenge was terrifying – now I’m setting the questions

My mixed experiences on quiz programmes taught me that the real joy lies in acquiring knowledge, not showing it off, says writer Lillian Crawford

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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

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

Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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.

Edinburgh Live

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

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

Manchester Evening News

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

Jeremy Paxman confirmed his exit earlier this week

Liverpool Echo

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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The Independent UK

Broadcaster Amol Rajan appointed new host of University Challenge

Rajan will begin filming early next year and be seen on screen from autumn 2023.

The Independent UK

University Challenge: Amol Rajan announced as new host as Jeremy Paxman exits

Paxman announced his exit as quizmaster earlier this week

The Guardian - UK

Amol Rajan to be new host of University Challenge

Journalist and broadcaster will take over from Jeremy Paxman in autumn 2023, the BBC says

Daily Mirror

Amol Rajan announced as new University Challenge host after Jeremy Paxman steps down

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan has been announced as the new host of University Challenge taking over from Jeremy Paxman, the BBC has said

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Evening Standard

Amol Rajan confirms he will replace Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host

Amol Rajan has confirmed he will replace Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host, following the latter’s announcement that he was leaving after 28 years.

Wales Online

BBC announces Amol Rajan as new host of University Challenge after Jeremy Paxman steps down

'It’s the best possible antidote to cynicism about young people, allowing millions of us to test our wits against the best minds of a new generation'

Evening Standard

Sandi Toksvig bookies’ favourite to replace Jeremy Paxman on University Challenge

Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman announced on Tuesday that he will retire from his long-standing presenting gig, a year after revealing his secret battle with Parkinson’s

The Guardian - UK

I was once the target of Jeremy Paxman’s world-weary look of disdain

Paxman spoke to the University Challenge audience with the air of a man annoyed at being kept from his lunch

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Paxman to step down as University Challenge host

Presenter was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last year and has hosted the show for 28 years

Daily Record

Jeremy Paxman leaves University Challenge after 28 years amid Parkinson's battle

TV star Jeremy Paxman has presented the BBC show since 1994, and he will film his last episode this autumn after 28 years on air.

Edinburgh Live

University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman steps down from BBC show after 28 years

The host, who has presented BBC's University Challenge since 1994, has announced he will be stepping down from the programme after the final series airs in 2023.

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