Jeremy Paxman to present his final University Challenge after 29 years hosting
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Paxman is stepping down from his role as University Challenge presenter, after 29 years of hosting the popular game show. “I think I’ve been doing University Challenge for about 29 years, which is a very, very long time – too long really,” Paxman said last year. During his time hosting the game show, Paxman quickly won fans over with his disapproving looks and argumentative demeanour, which led to him butting heads with several contestants across his 29-year reign. Paxman’s final University Challenge episode airs tonight at 8:30pm on BBC Two.
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