Only Connect

Only Connect

Continuing First aired 15/Sep/2008 United Kingdom English 23 season(s) 537 episode(s)

The fiendishly difficult quiz show in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge.

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Season 22 · Series 22

1 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Jul/2026

Season Overview

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S22E1

Culture Club v Makeweights

Air date: 13/Jul/2026 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three rowers take on a team of microbiologists in finding connections between apparently random clues.

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Season 21 · Series 21

28 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Jul/2025

Season Overview

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S21E28

The Final

Air date: 26/Jan/2026 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

After 28 weeks of brain-to-brain combat, it's the final at last.

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S21E27

Third Place Play-Off

Air date: 19/Jan/2026 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It’s the third place play-off.

Open

S21E26

Pitchers v Worker Bees

Air date: 12/Jan/2026 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

These teams have met before, and revenge is in the air in this semi-final.

Open

S21E25

Metrophiles v 5Ks

Air date: 05/Jan/2026 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s the first of the semi-finals – the questions are tough, but so are the teams.

Open

S21E24

Doctors Matthews v Worker Bees

Air date: 29/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s nip and tuck and touch and go as another place in the semi-finals is decided.

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S21E23

Pitchers v Sorcerers

Air date: 22/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Once again there’s a place in the semi-finals on offer, with two teams facing ever more testing questions.

Open

S21E22

Metrophiles v Whitley Baes

Air date: 15/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Another place in the semi-finals is decided, and the questions are as demanding as ever.

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S21E21

5Ks v Oh No They Didn't

Air date: 08/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The semi-finals loom, and the questions are getting trickier.

Open

S21E20

Benchwarmers v Worker Bees

Air date: 01/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Another quarter-final place is on offer.

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S21E19

Keyboard Worriers v Sorcerers

Air date: 24/Nov/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A place in the quarter-finals is at stake – one of the teams will have to leave the competition.

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S21E18

Pear Trees v Whitley Baes

Air date: 17/Nov/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S21E17

5ks v Showstoppers

Air date: 10/Nov/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S21E16

Doctors Matthews v Sorcerers

Air date: 03/Nov/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S21E15

Pitchers v Worker Bees

Air date: 27/Oct/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

No elimination this time: the winners go through, but the losing team gets to play again later in the series.

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S21E14

Metrophiles v Showstoppers

Air date: 20/Oct/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Both teams won their opening heats, which means nobody goes home.

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S21E13

Whitley Baes v Oh No They Didn't

Air date: 14/Oct/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Neither team has lost a match so far – but that’s about to change.

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S21E12

Jive Bunnies v Keyboard Worriers

Air date: 06/Oct/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

One of the returning teams faced a tie-break in their previous match.

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S21E11

Scanners v Benchwarmers

Air date: 29/Sep/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S21E10

5ks v Grapevines

Air date: 22/Sep/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

One of the contestants still bears a tortoise-related scar, while another was runner-up in a scarecrow competition.

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S21E9

Pear Trees v Caraxians

Air date: 15/Sep/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first-round match return – only one of them can go through to the next round.

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S21E8

Doctors Matthews v Keyboard Worriers

Air date: 08/Sep/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A family team of doctors takes on three keen pianists.

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S21E7

Jive Bunnies v Sorcerers

Air date: 01/Sep/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three keen ballroom dancers face a team of devoted Dungeons and Dragons players.

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S21E6

Pitchers v Benchwarmers

Air date: 25/Aug/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S21E5

Scanners v Worker Bees

Air date: 18/Aug/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

One team is medical, while the other is Mancunian.

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S21E4

5ks v Showstoppers

Air date: 11/Aug/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

One team regularly run five kilometres, while the other team prefer a short stroll to singalong nights in Cardiff pubs.

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S21E3

Metrophiles v Grapevines

Air date: 04/Aug/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Metro systems fascinate one team, while wine does it for the others.

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S21E2

Oh No They Didn't v Pear Trees

Air date: 28/Jul/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Fans of Pantomime and Partridge battle it out.

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S21E1

Whitley Baes v Caraxians

Air date: 21/Jul/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A husband-wife-friend combo take on three fans of the films of Leos Carax.

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Season 20 · Series 20

28 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Aug/2024

Season Overview

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S20E28

The Final

Air date: 03/Mar/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The winners of the series are crowned.

Open

S20E27

Third Place Play-Off

Air date: 24/Feb/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s the third place play-off, and the questions have grown suitably gnarly.

Open

S20E26

Semi-Final - Tea Totallers v Crunchers

Air date: 17/Feb/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The second semi-final.

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S20E25

Semi Final - Four Opinions v Cat Cows

Air date: 10/Feb/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s semi-final time, and a coveted place in the third-place play-off is at stake.

Open

S20E24

Introverts v Tea Totallers

Air date: 03/Feb/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

There’s a place in the semi-finals at stake, and as is only to be expected, the questions are getting more fiendish.

Open

S20E23

Bloomsbury Group v Crunchers

Air date: 27/Jan/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams face off in an attempt to get through to the semi-finals.

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S20E22

Al Frescans v Four Opinions

Air date: 20/Jan/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Four Opinions won their previous game on a tie-break, but what does fate have in store for them this time?

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S20E21

Cat Cows v Sprouters

Air date: 13/Jan/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Yoga lovers and veg men vie for victory and a place in the next round.

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S20E20

Too Many Cookes v Tea Totallers

Air date: 06/Jan/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Only one team can progress to the next round, and the clues are getting trickier.

Open

S20E19

Uisge Beathas v Crunchers

Air date: 16/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

When these teams met before, the Crunchers barely won, so there’s a score to be settled.

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S20E18

Hopsters v Al Frescans

Air date: 09/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It's the knockout stage, so one of the teams will be going home.

Open

S20E17

Harmonics v Cat Cows

Air date: 02/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The knockout stage has arrived, and it’s a rematch.

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S20E16

Introverts v Crunchers

Air date: 25/Nov/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Nobody goes home tonight: for the teams, it’s a question of how they get to the next round.

Open

S20E15

Too Many Cookes v Bloomsbury Group

Air date: 18/Nov/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S20E14

Four Opinions v Cat Cows

Air date: 11/Nov/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S20E13

Al Frescans v Sprouters

Air date: 04/Nov/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Al Frescans and the Sprouters return to slug it out for a place in the next round.

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S20E12

Uisge Beathas v Third Agers

Air date: 28/Oct/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of whisky lovers returns to face a team from the U3A.

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S20E11

Pipe-Dreamers v Tea Totallers

Air date: 21/Oct/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three surrealism fans take on a team of tea enthusiasts.

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S20E10

Harmonics v Bean Farmers

Air date: 14/Oct/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Undeterred by having been beaten in the missing vowels round last time, the Harmonics are back to take on three devotees of a German card game.

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S20E9

Hopsters v Midlanders

Air date: 07/Oct/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three Midlanders take on a team of ale aficionados.

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S20E8

Uisge Beathas v Crunchers

Air date: 30/Sep/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three whisky drinkers take on three number crunchers.

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S20E7

Third Agers v Introverts

Air date: 23/Sep/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three self-professed introverts take on three representatives of the University of the Third Age.

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S20E6

Bloomsbury Group v Tea Totallers

Air date: 16/Sep/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Forster, Keynes and Woolf: all unavailable, sadly, but how will their stand-ins fare against a team of three tea devotees?

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S20E5

Too Many Cookes v Pipe-Dreamers

Air date: 09/Sep/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of pipe-dreamers take on the Cooke family in another first-round match.

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S20E4

Harmonics v Cat Cows

Air date: 02/Sep/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A love of classical music brought one team together, and a yearning for yoga unites the other.

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S20E3

Four Opinions v Bean Farmers

Air date: 26/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

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S20E2

Hopsters v Sprouters

Air date: 19/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

One of the teams likes beer, while the other has a bit of a thing for big vegetables.

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S20E1

Al Frescans v Midlanders

Air date: 12/Aug/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In this opening heat, three fresh air fanatics take on a trio of Midlanders.

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Season 19 · Series 19

28 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Jul/2023

Season Overview

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S19E28

The Final

Air date: 29/Jan/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Open

S19E27

Third Place Play-Off

Air date: 22/Jan/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s the third place play-off.

Open

S19E26

Semi-Final

Air date: 15/Jan/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

A coveted place in the third place play-off is at stake: one team will have to settle for being in the final.

Open

S19E25

Semi-Final 1

Air date: 08/Jan/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It's the first semi-final of the series.

Open

S19E24

Isotopes v Mercians

Air date: 01/Jan/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

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S19E23

Also Rans v Video Nasties

Air date: 18/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It’s a quarter-final, and the questions are getting trickier.

Open

S19E22

Thrifters v Stitchers

Air date: 11/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It's quarter-final time.

Open

S19E21

Gunners v Suncatchers

Air date: 04/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It’s another fiercely fought contest, but one of the teams will have to head home.

Open

S19E20

Isotopes v Gardners

Air date: 27/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

All that stands between the teams and a place in the quarter finals is… well, questions, obviously.

Open

S19E19

Solomons Family v Video Nasties

Air date: 20/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It's another rematch – the Video Nasties won last time these teams met. What will the Solomons Family have to do to beat them?

Open

S19E18

Roadies v Stitchers

Air date: 13/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It’s a rematch tonight – the teams have met before, but once again, fate has intervened to bring them face to face to face.

Open

S19E17

Antiphons v Suncatchers

Air date: 06/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Only one team can progress to the next round.

Open

S19E16

Mercians v Video Nasties

Air date: 30/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

The Mercians became the second highest scorers in the programme’s history in their last appearance: they finished with 36 points. But how will they do against the Video Nasties?

Open

S19E15

Isotopes v Also Rans

Air date: 23/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Everyone’s a winner in this episode - in the sense that the losing team can play another game later in the series.

Open

S19E14

Antiphons v Thrifters

Air date: 16/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It's another ‘winner-winner’ heat, which means one team motors straight through to the next round, while the other has to take a more scenic route.

Open

S19E13

Stitchers v Gunners

Air date: 09/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s a ‘winner-winner’ game, so everyone survives to quiz another day.

Open

S19E12

Solomons Family v Volunteers

Air date: 02/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Once again, one of the teams will be saying goodbye from the competition.

Open

S19E11

Academicals v Gardners

Air date: 25/Sep/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Having lost their first game, both teams need a win to stay in.

Open

S19E10

Drop of Red v Suncatchers

Air date: 18/Sep/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It’s the knock-out stage, and the next round beckons for one of the teams.

Open

S19E9

Roadies v Cribbagers

Air date: 11/Sep/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

The series reaches the knock-out stage tonight, and only one of the teams can progress to the next round.

Open

S19E8

Video Nasties v Solomons Family

Air date: 04/Sep/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

In another first-round contest, a fearless family faces fervent film fans.

Open

S19E7

Mercians v Volunteers

Air date: 28/Aug/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three willing volunteers take on a team from the Midlands.

Open

S19E6

Also Rans v Gardners

Air date: 21/Aug/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Three former Mastermind contenders are in the spotlight, facing a family team.

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S19E5

Isotopes v Academicals

Air date: 14/Aug/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three Matt Groening fans take on a trio of teachers in another opening heat.

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S19E4

Thrifters v Suncatchers

Air date: 07/Aug/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Three lovers of all things pre-loved compete against a team of warm-weather worshippers.

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S19E3

Antiphons v Drop of Red

Air date: 31/Jul/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three devotees of choral music come up against a team of red wine connoisseurs.

Open

S19E2

Roadies v Stitchers

Air date: 24/Jul/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Three rock music fans face a team of enthusiastic embroiderers in another first-round heat.

Open

S19E1

Cribbagers v Gunners

Air date: 17/Jul/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the opening heat, three keen cribbage players face a team of Arsenal supporters.

Open

Season 18 · Series 18

28 episode(s) · Air date: 29/Aug/2022

Season Overview

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S18E28

The Final

Air date: 13/Mar/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It’s the grand final, and Victoria and the teams are joined in the studio by two sparkling guests.

Open

S18E27

Third Place Play-Off

Air date: 06/Mar/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

The final can wait, because this episode is the third place play-off.

Open

S18E26

Scrummagers v Crustaceans

Air date: 27/Feb/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

It’s the second semi-final, but the series structure means the teams have met before.

Open

S18E25

Strigiformes v Morporkians

Air date: 20/Feb/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It’s the first of the semi-finals, and the pressure is on.

Open

S18E24

Cunning Planners v Crustaceans

Air date: 13/Feb/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Six contestants in search of a semi-final place must deal with a series of tricky questions.

Open

S18E23

Scrummagers v Harlequins

Air date: 06/Feb/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Open

S18E22

Mothers Ruined v Morporkians

Air date: 30/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Open

S18E21

Jillies v Strigiformes

Air date: 23/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

A semi-final place awaits one of the two returning teams.

Open

S18E20

Jugadores v Cunning Planners

Air date: 16/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

There’s a place in the next round on offer.

Open

S18E19

Scrummagers v Croot Family

Air date: 09/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two family teams battle it out to stay in the competition.

Open

S18E18

Statisticals v Morporkians

Air date: 02/Jan/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A rematch between two teams who met in a previous round.

Open

S18E17

Strigiformes v Cryptics

Air date: 19/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two returning teams fight for a place in the next round.

Open

S18E16

Croot Family v Crustaceans

Air date: 12/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It could be covered with duct tape, rubbed with raw meat, have dandelion milk dripped on it, or be frozen. But why would anyone want to? Victoria is on hand to explain.

Open

S18E15

Cunning Planners v Harlequins

Air date: 05/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three sitcom fans take on a team with a passion for the performing arts.

Open

S18E14

Mothers Ruined v Cryptics

Air date: 28/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Open

S18E13

Morporkians vs Jillies

Air date: 21/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three Pratchett people take on a team of Jilly Cooper aficionados.

Open

S18E12

Scrummagers v Irregulars

Air date: 15/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

In another knockout match, one of the teams works out what connects four clues after only seeing two of them: Narnian donkey and Edinburgh-based detective.

Open

S18E11

Jugadores v Seagulls

Air date: 08/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Open

S18E10

Peacocks v Strigiformes

Air date: 01/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:15 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two bird-named teams take part in an avian stand-off to establish a pecking order.

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S18E9

Statisticals v Road Runners

Air date: 25/Oct/2022 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The series reaches the knock-out stage.

Open

S18E8

Croot Family v Irregulars

Air date: 17/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A family team take on three Sherlock Holmes aficionados.

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S18E7

Scrummagers v Crustaceans

Air date: 10/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

One team are rugby supporters, and their opponents are admirers of crustaceans.

Open

S18E6

Jugadores v Harlequins

Air date: 03/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

There’s a former MP on one of the teams.

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S18E5

Cunning Planners v Seagulls

Air date: 26/Sep/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three teachers from Brighton take on three Blackadder addicts in another opening heat.

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S18E4

Cryptics v Strigiformes

Air date: 19/Sep/2022 · Time: 19:35 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three puzzle fans compete against a team of mature students.

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S18E3

Peacocks v Mothers Ruined

Air date: 12/Sep/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three followers of fashion take on a team comprising a mother, a daughter, the daughter’s cousin and the mother’s niece. No, the format hasn’t changed: that’s still only a team of three.

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S18E2

Jillies v Road Runners

Air date: 05/Sep/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three Jilly Cooper fans face a team of road runners in another opening heat.

Open

S18E1

Statisticals v Morporkians

Air date: 29/Aug/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three data-lovers take on a team of Terry Pratchett fans in the opening heat of the series.

Open

Season 17 · Series 17

28 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jul/2021

Season Overview

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S17E28

The Final

Air date: 24/Jan/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It’s the 400th episode and the series finale, with two teams battling it out to be named champions.

Open

S17E27

Third-Place Play-Off

Air date: 17/Jan/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the third-place play-off.

Open

S17E26

Semi-Final 2

Air date: 10/Jan/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It’s the last of the semi-finals, with two teams are battling it out for a place in the series finale.

Open

S17E25

Semi-Final 1

Air date: 03/Jan/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

In the first of the semi-finals, two teams battle it out for a place in the series finale.

Open

S17E24

Data Wizards v Discotheques

Air date: 20/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of computer science workers take on three disco fans in the last of the quarter-finals.

Open

S17E23

Ramblers v Muppets

Air date: 13/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of walkers take on three film fans in this quarter-final.

Open

S17E22

Golfers v Scrubs

Air date: 06/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of golfers face three NHS doctors in this quarter-final.

Open

S17E21

Apollos v Animal Lovers

Air date: 29/Nov/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of space enthusiasts take on three animal lovers in the first of the quarter-finals.

Open

S17E20

Steelers v Discotheques

Air date: 22/Nov/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who have won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E19

Godyn Family v Ramblers

Air date: 15/Nov/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who’ve won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E18

Scrubs v Librarians

Air date: 08/Nov/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who have won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E17

Apollos v Jukeboxers

Air date: 01/Nov/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who’ve won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E16

Ramblers v Data Wizards

Air date: 25/Oct/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

Open

S17E15

Muppets v Steelers

Air date: 18/Oct/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

Open

S17E14

Golfers v Jukeboxers

Air date: 11/Oct/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

Open

S17E13

Librarians v Animal Lovers

Air date: 04/Oct/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

Open

S17E12

Godyn Family v Woolgatherers

Air date: 27/Sep/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E11

Debuggers v Discotheques

Air date: 20/Sep/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E10

Apollos v Wildlifers

Air date: 13/Sep/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E9

Gamemakers v Scrubs

Air date: 06/Sep/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S17E8

Godyn Family v Data Wizards

Air date: 30/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A family team takes on three data science workers in the last of the opening heats.

Open

S17E7

Ramblers v Woolgatherers

Air date: 23/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of walkers take on three knitters in this opening heat.

Open

S17E6

Debuggers v Steelers

Air date: 16/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of computer programmers take on three former Sheffield housemates.

Open

S17E5

Discotheques v Muppets

Air date: 09/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of disco lovers take on three film fans in this opening heat.

Open

S17E4

Golfers v Wildlifers

Air date: 02/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of golfers take on three wildlife lovers in this opening heat.

Open

S17E3

Apollos v Jukeboxers

Air date: 26/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three space enthusiasts take on a team of music lovers in this opening heat.

Open

S17E2

Gamemakers v Animal Lovers

Air date: 19/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of gaming enthusiasts take on three animal lovers in this opening heat.

Open

S17E1

Scrubs v Librarians

Air date: 12/Jul/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three NHS medics take on a team of Librarians in the first episode of the series.

Open

Season 16 · Series 16

28 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Sep/2020

Season Overview

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S16E28

The Final

Air date: 29/Mar/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It is the series finale, with two teams competing to be named Only Connect champions.

Open

S16E27

Third-Place Play-Off

Air date: 22/Mar/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It's the third place play-off, with two teams competing to draw together connections.

Open

S16E26

Semi-Final 2

Air date: 15/Mar/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams compete to draw connections in the second semi-final.

Open

S16E25

Semi-Final 1

Air date: 08/Mar/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams compete in the first of the semi-finals.

Open

S16E24

Severns v Apres Skiers

Air date: 01/Mar/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Severns are facing the Apres Skiers in the last of the quarter-finals.

Open

S16E23

Dungeon Masters v Barons

Air date: 22/Feb/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of video game enthusiasts take on three school friends in this quarter-final.

Open

S16E22

Sliders v Puzzle Hunters

Air date: 15/Feb/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of shuffle board enthusiasts take on three puzzle hunters in this quarter-final.

Open

S16E21

Whodunnits v Corkscrews

Air date: 08/Feb/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Whodunnits take on the Corkscrews in this quarter-final.

Open

S16E20

Polyhymnians v Severns

Air date: 01/Feb/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Polyhymnians take on the Severns in a last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S16E19

Barons v Colleagues

Air date: 25/Jan/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of former school friends take on three co-workers for a last chance to make the quarter finals.

Open

S16E18

Bridges v Puzzle Hunters

Air date: 18/Jan/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A family team take on three puzzle hunters for a last chance to make the quarter-finals.

Open

S16E17

Whodunnits v Walruses

Air date: 11/Jan/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of murder mystery enthusiasts take on three Beatles fans for a last chance to make the quarter-finals.

Open

S16E16

Après Skiers v Polyhymnians

Air date: 04/Jan/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

Open

S16E15

Barons v Dungeon Masters

Air date: 28/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

Open

S16E14

Sliders v Puzzle Hunters

Air date: 21/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

Open

S16E13

Whodunnits v Corkscrews

Air date: 14/Dec/2020 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

Open

S16E12

Colleagues v Sandy Shores

Air date: 07/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S16E11

Whitcombes v Severns

Air date: 30/Nov/2020 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats compete to stay in the competition.

Open

S16E10

Ticket Collectors v Walruses

Air date: 23/Nov/2020 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S16E9

Pilgrims v Bridges

Air date: 16/Nov/2020 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S16E8

Polyhymnians v Sandy Shores

Air date: 09/Nov/2020 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of sacred music fans take on three seaside dwellers in this heat.

Open

S16E7

Apres Skiers v Colleagues

Air date: 02/Nov/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three skiing enthusiasts take on a team of co-workers.

Open

S16E6

Dungeon Masters v Severns

Air date: 26/Oct/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of Dungeons and Dragons players take on a team from the Welsh border in this heat.

Open

S16E5

Barons v Whitcombes

Air date: 19/Oct/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three school friends take on a family team.

Open

S16E4

Puzzle Hunters v Walruses

Air date: 12/Oct/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of puzzle hunters take on three Beatles fans in this opening heat.

Open

S16E3

Sliders v Ticket Collectors

Air date: 05/Oct/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of shuffleboard players take on three live entertainment fans.

Open

S16E2

Bridges v Whodunnits

Air date: 28/Sep/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A family team take on three murder mystery fans.

Open

S16E1

Pilgrims v Corkscrews

Air date: 21/Sep/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A trio of Boston United football fans take on a team of wine lovers in the first of the series.

Open

Season 15 · Series 15

28 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Sep/2019

Season Overview

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S15E28

Final

Air date: 30/Mar/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

In the series finale, two excellent teams battle it out to be named champions.

Open

S15E27

Third-Place Play-Off

Air date: 23/Mar/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams battle it out to be named third-place finishers.

Open

S15E26

Semi-Final 2

Air date: 16/Mar/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The last semi-final.

Open

S15E25

Semi-Final 1

Air date: 09/Mar/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The first of the semi-finals.

Open

S15E24

Orwellians v Turophiles

Air date: 02/Mar/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The last of the quarter-finals.

Open

S15E23

007s v Junipers

Air date: 24/Feb/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Another quarter-final.

Open

S15E22

Forrests v Choristers

Air date: 17/Feb/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The quarter-finals continue.

Open

S15E21

Lexplorers v Suits

Air date: 10/Feb/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The first of the quarter-finals.

Open

S15E20

Eggchasers v Turophiles

Air date: 03/Feb/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E19

Endeavours v Junipers

Air date: 27/Jan/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E18

Darksiders v Forrests

Air date: 20/Jan/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E17

Electrophiles v Suits

Air date: 13/Jan/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E16

Orwellians v Turophiles

Air date: 06/Jan/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first match return to fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S15E15

Endeavours v 007s

Air date: 16/Dec/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first match return to fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S15E14

Forrests v Choristers

Air date: 09/Dec/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first match return to fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S15E13

Lexplorers v Suits

Air date: 02/Dec/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams return to fight for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S15E12

Journeymen v Junipers

Air date: 25/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E11

Eggchasers v Outliers

Air date: 18/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E10

Wickets v Electrophiles

Air date: 11/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E9

Gladiators v Darksiders

Air date: 04/Nov/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S15E8

Orwellians v Junipers

Air date: 28/Oct/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of George Orwell fans take on three gin drinkers in the last of the opening heats.

Open

S15E7

Journeymen v Turophiles

Air date: 21/Oct/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three transit fans take on a trio of cheese lovers in this heat.

Open

S15E6

Endeavours v Outliers

Air date: 14/Oct/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of Morse fans take on three mathematicians in this opening heat.

Open

S15E5

Eggchasers v 007s

Air date: 07/Oct/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of rugby players take on three James Bond fans in this opening heat.

Open

S15E4

Electrophiles v Forrests

Air date: 23/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three electropop fans take on a family team.

Open

S15E3

Wickets v Choristers

Air date: 16/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three cricketers take on a team of singers.

Open

S15E2

Gladiators v Lexplorers

Air date: 09/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three friends who holiday in Rome take on a trio of wordsmiths.

Open

S15E1

Darksiders v Suits

Air date: 02/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three Pink Floyd fans take on a team of bridge players in the first of the series.

Open

Season 14 · Series 14

28 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Oct/2018

Season Overview

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S14E28

The Final

Air date: 29/Apr/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

It is the series finale as two teams battle it out to be named Only Connect Champions.

Open

S14E27

Third-Place Play-Off

Air date: 22/Apr/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their semi-finals battle for the third place in this year's tournament.

Open

S14E26

Semi-Final 2

Air date: 15/Apr/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The second semi-final.

Open

S14E25

Semi-Final 1

Air date: 08/Apr/2019 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The first of the semi-finals.

Open

S14E24

Dicers v Birdwatchers

Air date: 01/Apr/2019 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Dicers take on the Birdwatchers in the last quarter-final and 300th episode of the quiz.

Open

S14E23

Brews v Ancient Alumni

Air date: 25/Mar/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Brews take on the Ancient Alumni in the third quarter-final.

Open

S14E22

Durhamites v Poptimists

Air date: 18/Mar/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Durhamites take on the Poptimists in the second of the quarter-finals.

Open

S14E21

Time Ladies v LARPers

Air date: 11/Mar/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Time Ladies take on the LARPers in the first game of the quarter-finals.

Open

S14E20

Birdwatchers v Westenders

Air date: 04/Mar/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

For both teams playing in this episode it is their last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S14E19

Hotpots v Brews

Air date: 25/Feb/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

For both teams playing in this episode it is their last chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S14E18

Durhamites v Pyromaniacs

Air date: 18/Feb/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Open

S14E17

Motorheads v LARPers

Air date: 11/Feb/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Both teams playing have won and lost a game, so this is their last chance to stay in.

Open

S14E16

Ancient Alumni v Westenders

Air date: 04/Feb/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

Open

S14E15

Brews v Dicers

Air date: 28/Jan/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

Open

S14E14

Pyromaniacs v Time Ladies

Air date: 21/Jan/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

Open

S14E13

Poptimists v LARPers

Air date: 14/Jan/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

Open

S14E12

Dragons v Three Peaks

Air date: 07/Jan/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round losers return.

Open

S14E11

Birdwatchers v Brews

Air date: 01/Jan/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round losers return.

Open

S14E10

Motorheads v Cartoonists

Air date: 24/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round losers return.

Open

S14E9

Hotpots v Durhamites

Air date: 17/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two first round losers, the Hotpots and Durhamites, return.

Open

S14E8

Dragons v Westenders

Air date: 10/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of Welsh descent take on three theatre fans.

Open

S14E7

Ancient Alumni v Three Peaks

Air date: 03/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three graduates of Scotland's ancient universities take on the Three Peaks.

Open

S14E6

Brews v Forrests

Air date: 26/Nov/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A trio of tea drinkers square up to a family team in this opening heat.

Open

S14E5

Birdwatchers v Dicers

Air date: 19/Nov/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A trio of birdwatchers take on a team of boardgamers.

Open

S14E4

Motorheads v Time Ladies

Air date: 12/Nov/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of Formula 1 fans take on three Doctor Who aficionados.

Open

S14E3

Pyromaniacs v Cartoonists

Air date: 05/Nov/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of pyromaniacs take on three animation fans.

Open

S14E2

Durhamites v LARPers

Air date: 29/Oct/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three Durham University graduates take on a team who enjoy live action role play.

Open

S14E1

Hotpots v Poptimists

Air date: 22/Oct/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team from Lancashire take on three pop music aficionados in the first of the series.

Open

Season 13 · Series 13

37 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Jul/2017

Season Overview

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S13E37

Final

Air date: 30/Apr/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The grand final of the quiz, as the Belgophiles take on either the Escapologists or the Inquisitors to succeed last year's winners the Verbivores and be named Only Connect series champions.

Open

S13E36

Semi Final 2

Air date: 23/Apr/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The second and concluding semi-final of the quiz.

Open

S13E35

Semi Final 1

Air date: 16/Apr/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The first semi-final.

Open

S13E34

Eco-Warriors v Escapologists (rematch)

Air date: 09/Apr/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round three losers the Eco-Warriors and the Escapologists return for one last chance to win a place in the semi-finals.

Open

S13E33

Detectives v Vikings

Air date: 02/Apr/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round three losers the Detectives and the Vikings return for one last chance to win a place in the semi-finals.

Open

S13E32

Belgophiles v Escapologists

Air date: 26/Mar/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Belgophiles take on the Escapologists in the second of the quarter-final matches, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.

Open

S13E31

Vikings v Inquisitors

Air date: 19/Mar/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Vikings take on the Inquisitors in the first of the quarter-final matches, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.

Open

S13E30

Detectives v Beaks

Air date: 12/Mar/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round three losers the Detectives and the Beaks return for one final chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E29

Wanderers v Eco-Warriors

Air date: 05/Mar/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round three losers the Wanderers and the Eco-Warriors return for one final chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E28

Belgophiles v Beaks

Air date: 26/Feb/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Another third-round match as the Belgophiles take on the Beaks for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz.

Open

S13E27

Detectives v Escapologists

Air date: 19/Feb/2018 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Another third-round match as the Detectives take on the Escapologists for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz.

Open

S13E26

Wanderers v Vikings

Air date: 12/Feb/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The second third-round match of the competition as the Wanderers take on the Vikings for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S13E25

Eco-Warriors v Inquisitors

Air date: 05/Feb/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The first third-round match of the competition as the Eco-Warriors take on the Inquisitors for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz.

Open

S13E24

Dandies v Escapologists

Air date: 29/Jan/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round two losers the Dandies and the Escapologists return for one final chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E23

Meeples v Inquisitors

Air date: 22/Jan/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round two losers the Meeples and the Inquisitors return for one final chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E22

Cricketers v Escapologists

Air date: 15/Jan/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round two losers the Cricketers and the Escapologists return for one final chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E21

Dandies v Arrowheads

Air date: 08/Jan/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round two losers the Dandies and the Arrowheads return for one final chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E20

Snake Charmers v Inquisitors

Air date: 01/Jan/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round two losers Snake Charmers and the Inquisitors return for one final chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E19

Meeples v Parishioners

Air date: 22/Dec/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round two losers the Meeples and Parishioners return for their last chance to stay in the competition.

Open

S13E18

Detectives v Arrowheads

Air date: 15/Dec/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Detectives and the Arrowheads return for this round two game.

Open

S13E17

Dandies v Beaks

Air date: 08/Dec/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Dandies and Beaks return for this round two game.

Open

S13E16

Wanderers v Inquisitors

Air date: 17/Nov/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Wanderers and Inquisitors return for a round-two game.

Open

S13E15

Meeples v Belgophiles

Air date: 10/Nov/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Meeples and Belgophiles return for this round two game.

Open

S13E14

Eco-Warriors v Snake Charmers

Air date: 27/Oct/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Eco-Warriors take on the Snake Charmers in a round two game.

Open

S13E13

Vikings v Parishioners

Air date: 20/Oct/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of Vikings takes on a squad of parishioners.

Open

S13E12

Detectives v Theatricals

Air date: 13/Oct/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of Sherlock Holmes fans take on three theatre workers in the last of the opening heats.

Open

S13E11

Arrowheads v Wombles

Air date: 06/Oct/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of darts players takes on three AFC Wimbledon supporters.

Open

S13E10

Dandies v Gaffers

Air date: 29/Sep/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of fashion fans takes on a group of football coaches.

Open

S13E9

Disparates v Beaks

Air date: 22/Sep/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of former strangers who met on a quiz app take on three public school teachers.

Open

S13E8

Wanderers v Pedagogues

Air date: 15/Sep/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of solo applicants take on three teachers.

Open

S13E7

Cricketers v Inquisitors

Air date: 08/Sep/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

In this heat, three cricket fans take on a team of professional question setters.

Open

S13E6

Meeples v Tequila Slammers

Air date: 01/Sep/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of boardgamers, led by University Challenge alum Gail Trimble, takes on three lovers of Latin cuisine.

Open

S13E5

Lapsed Physicists v Belgophiles

Air date: 25/Aug/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of former physicists takes on a trio united by their love of Belgium.

Open

S13E4

Eco-Warriors v Escapologists

Air date: 18/Aug/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of environmentalists takes on a trio who enjoy tackling escape rooms.

Open

S13E3

Snake Charmers v Extras

Air date: 11/Aug/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of reptile lovers take on three background actors.

Open

S13E2

Geocachers v Vikings

Air date: 04/Aug/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of geocachers takes on a trio with an interest in Vikings.

Open

S13E1

Stewards v Parishioners

Air date: 28/Jul/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three Tolkien fans take on a church team in the first of the series.

Open

Season 12 · Series 12

37 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Jul/2016

Season Overview

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S12E37

The Final

Air date: 07/Apr/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams compete in the final game of the series.

Open

S12E36

Semi-Final 2

Air date: 31/Mar/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams compete in the second semi-final game.

Open

S12E35

Semi-Final 1

Air date: 24/Mar/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams compete in this semi-final game.

Open

S12E34

Psmiths v Verbivores (2)

Air date: 17/Mar/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Psmiths and Verbivores compete for a last chance to make it to the semi-finals.

Open

S12E33

Beekeepers v Korfballers

Air date: 10/Mar/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Beekeepers take on the Korfballers in this quarter-final game.

Open

S12E32

Psmiths v Cosmopolitans

Air date: 03/Mar/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Open

S12E31

Surrealists v Korfballers

Air date: 24/Feb/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Another quarter-final game.

Open

S12E30

Beekeepers v Oscar Men

Air date: 17/Feb/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two losing teams return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals.

Open

S12E29

Fire-Eaters v Verbivores

Air date: 10/Feb/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two losing teams return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals.

Open

S12E28

Psmiths v Oscar Men

Air date: 03/Feb/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Psmiths take on the Oscar Men in this round three game.

Open

S12E27

Beekeepers v Cosmopolitans

Air date: 27/Jan/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Beekeepers and Cosmopolitans fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S12E26

Surrealists v Verbivores

Air date: 20/Jan/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Round three continues as two more teams fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S12E25

Fire-Eaters v Korfballers

Air date: 13/Jan/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Fire-Eaters and the Korfballers fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S12E24

Genealogists v Oscar Men

Air date: 06/Jan/2017 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Genealogists and Oscar Men return for their last chance to make it into round three.

Open

S12E23

Beekeepers v Policy Wonks

Air date: 19/Dec/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return for a chance to make it into the next round.

Open

S12E22

Part-Time Poets v Surrealists

Air date: 12/Dec/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Part-Time Poets and the Surrealists compete for a place in round three.

Open

S12E21

Fire-Eaters v Clareites

Air date: 05/Dec/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Fire-Eaters and the Clareites return to try to make it into round three.

Open

S12E20

Verbivores v Taverners

Air date: 28/Nov/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Taverners and Verbivores return to try to make it into round three.

Open

S12E19

Shutterbugs v Korfballers

Air date: 21/Nov/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return to fight for a place in round three.

Open

S12E18

Networkers v Psmiths

Air date: 14/Nov/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two more teams of first-round winners return to fight for a place in round three.

Open

S12E17

Cosmopolitans v Tubers

Air date: 07/Nov/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return to fight for a place in round three.

Open

S12E16

Wrestlers v Genealogists

Air date: 31/Oct/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two more teams who lost their first heats return as highest-scoring losers.

Open

S12E15

Maltsters v Oscar Men

Air date: 17/Oct/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return as highest-scoring losers in this show.

Open

S12E14

Scunthorpe Scholars v Beekeepers

Air date: 10/Oct/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team from Scunthorpe take on a trio of Beekeepers in this heat.

Open

S12E13

Maltsters v Policy Wonks

Air date: 03/Oct/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Maltsters take on the Policy Wonks in this opening heat.

Open

S12E12

Genealogists v Surrealists

Air date: 26/Sep/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

This heat sees a team of genealogists take on three surrealists.

Open

S12E11

Part-Time Poets v Oscar Men

Air date: 19/Sep/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of poets take on three fans of the Oscars.

Open

S12E10

Wrestlers v Clareites

Air date: 12/Sep/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of wrestling fans take on a trio from Clare College, Cambridge.

Open

S12E9

Fire-Eaters v Eurovisionaries

Air date: 05/Sep/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A new round of heats begins as some spicy food lovers take on three fans of Eurovision.

Open

S12E8

Verbivores v Channel Islanders

Air date: 29/Aug/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return as highest scoring losers in this show.

Open

S12E7

Bardophiles v Taverners

Air date: 22/Aug/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return as highest scoring losers in this show.

Open

S12E6

Korfballers v Channel Islanders

Air date: 15/Aug/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three Korfball players take on a family from Guernsey.

Open

S12E5

Shutterbugs v Highgates

Air date: 08/Aug/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A team of photographers take on a trio of Londoners.

Open

S12E4

Networkers v Cousins

Air date: 01/Aug/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A trio of networkers take on a family team.

Open

S12E3

Psmiths v Verbivores

Air date: 25/Jul/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three fans of PG Wodehouse square up to a team of wordsmiths.

Open

S12E2

Cosmopolitans v Taverners

Air date: 18/Jul/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three cocktail drinkers take on a trio of taverners.

Open

S12E1

Tubers v Bardophiles

Air date: 11/Jul/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Three fans of the London Underground take on a trio of bardophiles.

Open

Season 11 · Series 11

27 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Jul/2015

Season Overview

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S11E27

The Final

Air date: 18/Jan/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the grand final, two teams battle it out to be named Only Connect series champions.

Open

S11E26

Semi-Final 2

Air date: 11/Jan/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second semi-final, two returning teams compete for a place in the grand final.

Open

S11E25

Semi-Final

Air date: 04/Jan/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The first of the semi-finals and the 200th episode. Two returning teams compete for a place in the grand final.

Open

S11E24

Wayfarers v Bookworms

Air date: 28/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Wayfarers and Bookworms return for a quarter-final match.

Open

S11E23

Cluesmiths v Railwaymen

Air date: 21/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Cluesmiths and Railwaymen return for a quarter-final match.

Open

S11E22

Yorkers v Operational Researchers

Air date: 14/Dec/2015 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Yorkers and the Operational Researchers return in the second quarter-final.

Open

S11E21

Scientists v String Section

Air date: 07/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Scientists and the String Section return in the first of the quarter-finals.

Open

S11E20

Athenians v Bookworms

Air date: 30/Nov/2015 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Athenians and Bookworms return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals.

Open

S11E19

Wayfarers v Builders

Air date: 23/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of wayfarers and three builders return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals.

Open

S11E18

Spaghetti Westerners v Operational Researchers

Air date: 16/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of film buffs and three operational researchers return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals.

Open

S11E17

Cluesmiths v Mixologists

Air date: 02/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Cluesmiths and Mixologists return for a last chance to earn a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S11E16

Scientists v Athenians

Air date: 26/Oct/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three scientists take on a team of Athenians.

Open

S11E15

Wayfarers v String Section

Air date: 19/Oct/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of Wayfarers take on a trio of musicians.

Open

S11E14

Spaghetti Westerners v Railwaymen

Air date: 12/Oct/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two winning teams return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals: the Spaghetti Westerners and the Railwaymen.

Open

S11E13

Cluesmiths v Yorkers

Air date: 05/Oct/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Cluesmiths take on the Yorkers.

Open

S11E12

Road Trippers v Builders

Air date: 28/Sep/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats, the Road Trippers and the Builders, return for one last chance to make it to the quarter finals.

Open

S11E11

Headliners v Bookworms

Air date: 21/Sep/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return for one last chance to make it to the quarter finals.

Open

S11E10

Collectors v Mixologists

Air date: 14/Sep/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return for one last chance to make it to the quarter finals.

Open

S11E9

Polyglots v Operational Researchers

Air date: 07/Sep/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of linguists battle it out against a team of operational researchers for a place in the next phase of the competition.

Open

S11E8

Scientists v Builders

Air date: 31/Aug/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of scientists square up to a team of builders in the last of the heats.

Open

S11E7

Road Trippers v Athenians

Air date: 24/Aug/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of road trippers take on three fans of Greece.

Open

S11E6

String Section v Headliners

Air date: 17/Aug/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of musicians take on three publishers.

Open

S11E5

Wayfarers v Bookworms

Air date: 10/Aug/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of travel enthusiasts take on a trio of bibliophiles.

Open

S11E4

Collectors v Railwaymen

Air date: 03/Aug/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of collectors take on three railway enthusiasts.

Open

S11E3

Spaghetti Westerners v Mixologists

Air date: 27/Jul/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of film buffs take on three cocktail aficionados.

Open

S11E2

Polyglots v Yorkers

Air date: 20/Jul/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of linguists take on three York University students.

Open

S11E1

Cluesmiths v Operational Researchers

Air date: 13/Jul/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three crossword compilers take on a trio of operational researchers in the first of the eleventh series.

Open

Season 10 · Series 10

27 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Sep/2014

Season Overview

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S10E27

Orienteers v Chessmen

Air date: 30/Mar/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the series finale, the Orienteers and Chessmen battle it out to be named Only Connect champions.

Open

S10E26

Orienteers v QI Elves

Air date: 23/Mar/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the last of the semi-finals a team of orienteers take on the QI Elves in a bid to win their place in the series finale.

Open

S10E25

Chessmen v History Boys

Air date: 16/Mar/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first of the semi-finals a trio of chess aficionados take on three history buffs in a bid to win their place in the series finale.

Open

S10E24

Chessmen v Gallifreyans

Air date: 02/Mar/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three chess players take on a team of Doctor Who fans in the last of the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E23

Nordiphiles v QI Elves

Air date: 23/Feb/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Nordiphiles compete against the QI Elves in this quarter-final.

Open

S10E22

Orienteers v Gamemasters

Air date: 16/Feb/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second of the quarter-finals, the Orienteers face up to a team of video game enthusiasts.

Open

S10E21

History Boys v Linguists

Air date: 09/Feb/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In this quarter-final, three historians take on a trio of linguists.

Open

S10E20

QI Elves v Coders

Air date: 02/Feb/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The QI Elves take on three computer experts as they compete to win a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E19

Bibliophiles v Gamesmasters

Air date: 26/Jan/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of book lovers take on three video gamers in a bid to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E18

Linguists v Oxonians

Air date: 19/Jan/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three linguists square up to a team from Oxford in a bid to make it to the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E17

Chessmen v Felinophiles

Air date: 12/Jan/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of chess players and three cat lovers return for a last chance at making it to the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E16

Nordiphiles v Bibliophiles

Air date: 05/Jan/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two more first-round winners return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E15

Orienteers v Gamesmasters

Air date: 15/Dec/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two more first-round winners return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E14

Linguists v Gallifreyans

Air date: 08/Dec/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first heat return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E13

History Boys v Felinophiles

Air date: 01/Dec/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who won their first heat return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals.

Open

S10E12

QI Elves v Nightwatchmen

Air date: 24/Nov/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two more teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S10E11

Coders v Romantics

Air date: 17/Nov/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two more teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S10E10

Wandering Minstrels v Chessmen

Air date: 03/Nov/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two more teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S10E9

Politicos v Oxonians

Air date: 27/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament.

Open

S10E8

Nordiphiles v Nightwatchmen

Air date: 20/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of Norway-lovers take on three cricket fans.

Open

S10E7

Orienteers v Romantics

Air date: 13/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of orienteers take on three old-fashioned romantics.

Open

S10E6

Chessmen v Linguists

Air date: 06/Oct/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of chess fans meet a team of linguists.

Open

S10E5

Coders v Gamesmasters

Air date: 29/Sep/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three coders square up to a team of video gamers.

Open

S10E4

QI Elves v Bibliophiles

Air date: 22/Sep/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of researchers from QI take on a trio of book lovers.

Open

S10E3

Wandering Minstrels v Gallifreyans

Air date: 15/Sep/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three musicians take on a team of Doctor Who fans.

Open

S10E2

History Boys v Oxonians

Air date: 08/Sep/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three historians take on a team from Oxford.

Open

S10E1

Politicos v Felinophiles

Air date: 01/Sep/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of political enthusiasts compete against three cat lovers.

Open

Season 9 · Series 9

13 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Apr/2014

Season Overview

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S9E13

Europhiles v Relatives

Air date: 07/Jul/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the final, the Europhiles and the Relatives compete.

Open

S9E12

Europhiles v Software Engineers

Air date: 30/Jun/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three Europhiles take on a trio of computer experts in the second of the semi-finals.

Open

S9E11

Welsh Learners v Relatives

Air date: 23/Jun/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of Welsh learners take on a family team in the first of the semi-finals.

Open

S9E10

Relatives v Record Collectors

Air date: 16/Jun/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A family team plays a trio of record collectors in a bid to make the semi-finals.

Open

S9E9

Heath Family v Software Engineers

Air date: 09/Jun/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three software engineers take on a family team in a bid to make the semis.

Open

S9E8

Welsh Learners v Record Collectors

Air date: 02/Jun/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three budding linguists take on a trio of record collectors in a bid to reach the semis.

Open

S9E7

Heath Family v Europhiles

Air date: 26/May/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of Europhiles take on a family team in a bid to reach the semi-finals.

Open

S9E6

Erstwhile Athletes v Software Engineers

Air date: 19/May/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three former athletes take on a trio of computer experts in a bid to make the semi-finals.

Open

S9E5

Relatives v Exhibitionists

Air date: 12/May/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two first-round losers return as a family team play a trio of art enthusiasts.

Open

S9E4

Erstwhile Athletes v Record Collectors

Air date: 05/May/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three former athletes square up to a trio of record collectors.

Open

S9E3

Welsh Learners v Software Engineers

Air date: 28/Apr/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three Welsh language learners take on a trio of software engineers.

Open

S9E2

Europhiles v Relatives

Air date: 21/Apr/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three fans of the continent take on a family team.

Open

S9E1

Heath Family v Exhibitionists

Air date: 14/Apr/2014 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A family team take on three museum aficionados.

Open

Season 8 · Series 8

13 episode(s) · Air date: 23/Sep/2013

Season Overview

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S8E13

Board Gamers v Bakers

Air date: 23/Dec/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three board game aficionados take on a trio of bakers in the series finale.

Open

S8E12

Lasletts v Bakers

Air date: 16/Dec/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A family team take on three bakers in the last of the semi-finals.

Open

S8E11

Oenophiles v Board Gamers

Air date: 09/Dec/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three wine lovers take on three board gamers in the first of the semi-finals.

Open

S8E10

Globetrotters v Bakers

Air date: 02/Dec/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of seasoned travellers take on three bakers in the teams' last chance to make it the semi-finals.

Open

S8E9

Science Editors v Board Gamers

Air date: 25/Nov/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three science editors take on a trio of board gamers in the teams' last chance to make it the semi-finals.

Open

S8E8

Oenophiles v Bakers

Air date: 18/Nov/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams of first-round winners return in the hope of securing a place in the semi-finals, as three wine lovers play three bakers.

Open

S8E7

Lasletts v Board Gamers

Air date: 04/Nov/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Family team the Lasletts compete against a trio of board game enthusiasts.

Open

S8E6

Press Gang v Science Editors

Air date: 28/Oct/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return for another chance at making the semi-finals, as the press gang face the science editors.

Open

S8E5

Pilots v Globetrotters

Air date: 21/Oct/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams who lost their first heats return for another chance at making the semi-finals, as three airline pilots face a trio of travellers.

Open

S8E4

Press Gang v Bakers

Air date: 14/Oct/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The press gang take on a team of bakers.

Open

S8E3

Oenophiles v Science Editors

Air date: 07/Oct/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of wine lovers take on three science editors.

Open

S8E2

Globetrotters v Board Gamers

Air date: 30/Sep/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of travellers square up to three board game players.

Open

S8E1

Lasletts v Pilots

Air date: 23/Sep/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A family team take on a team of three airline pilots.

Open

Season 7 · Series 7

13 episode(s) · Air date: 13/May/2013

Season Overview

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S7E13

Francophiles v Celts

Air date: 05/Aug/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In this series finale, the Francophiles take on the Celts in a bid to be named Only Connect Champions.

Open

S7E12

Francophiles v Cartophiles

Air date: 29/Jul/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second semi-final, three Francophiles square up to a trio of map lovers.

Open

S7E11

Celts v Festival Fans

Air date: 22/Jul/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first of the semi-finals, a team from Wales take on a trio of festival fans.

Open

S7E10

Cartophiles v Fell Walkers

Air date: 15/Jul/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three map lovers and a trio of fell walkers return to try to make it to the semi-finals.

Open

S7E9

Festival Fans v Cat Lovers

Air date: 08/Jul/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of festival fans take on three cat lovers in both teams' last chance to make it to the semi-finals.

Open

S7E8

Francophiles v Fell Walkers

Air date: 01/Jul/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Francophiles and the Fell Walkers, both first-round winners, return in the hopes of securing a place in the semi-finals.

Open

S7E7

Celts v Cat Lovers

Air date: 24/Jun/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Celts and the Cat Lovers, both first-round winners, return in the hopes of securing a place in the semi-finals.

Open

S7E6

General Practitioners v Festival Fans

Air date: 17/Jun/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three GPs and a trio of festival fans return for a second chance at making the semi-finals.

Open

S7E5

Corpuscles v Cartophiles

Air date: 10/Jun/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three Oxford graduates and a trio of map lovers, who both lost their first heats, return for another chance at making the semi-finals.

Open

S7E4

General Practitioners v Fell Walkers

Air date: 03/Jun/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of GPs square up to three fell walkers.

Open

S7E3

Francophiles v Festival Fans

Air date: 27/May/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio connected by their love of all things French take on three festival attendees.

Open

S7E2

Cartophiles v Celts

Air date: 20/May/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three map lovers take on a team from Wales.

Open

S7E1

Corpuscles v Cat Lovers

Air date: 13/May/2013 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three graduates of Corpus Christi College, Oxford pit their wits against a trio of cat lovers.

Open

Season 6 · Series 6

16 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Aug/2012

Season Overview

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S6E16

Scribes v Draughtsmen

Air date: 17/Dec/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the series final and the 100th episode, three writers square up to a trio of beer lovers for the right to be named Series 6 champions.

Open

S6E15

Footballers v Wordsmiths

Air date: 10/Dec/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the play-off for third place, a trio of football fans and three writers compete.

Open

S6E14

Scribes v Wordsmiths

Air date: 03/Dec/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second of the semi-finals, a trio of scribes and three wordsmiths fight it out for a place in the series finale.

Open

S6E13

Footballers v Draughtsmen

Air date: 26/Nov/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first of the semi-finals, three football fans take on a trio of beer enthusiasts.

Open

S6E12

Wintonians v Wordsmiths

Air date: 19/Nov/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three friends from Winchester square up to a team united by their passion for reading and writing in this quarter-final.

Open

S6E11

Teachers v Scribes

Air date: 05/Nov/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three teachers encounter a trio of writers in the third of the quarter-finals.

Open

S6E10

Footballers v Cinephiles

Air date: 29/Oct/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of committed football fans encounters three film lovers in the second of the quarter-finals.

Open

S6E9

Draughtsmen v Numerists

Air date: 22/Oct/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three beer drinkers take on a trio of mathematicians in the first of the quarter-finals.

Open

S6E8

Accountants v Cinephiles

Air date: 15/Oct/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three colleagues in an accountancy firm pit their wits against a team of cinema lovers.

Open

S6E7

Scribes v Ciphers

Air date: 08/Oct/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three professional writers compete against on a trio of friends united by their love of codes and puzzles.

Open

S6E6

Wintonians v Quitters

Air date: 01/Oct/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three Winchester friends pit their wits against a team who have all recently quit smoking.

Open

S6E5

Trenchermen v Numerists

Air date: 24/Sep/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three friends who share hearty appetites take on a trio of young mathematicians.

Open

S6E4

Wordsmiths v Educators

Air date: 17/Sep/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of writers pit their wits against three high school teachers.

Open

S6E3

Footballers v Second Violinists

Air date: 10/Sep/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of footballers pit their wits against three orchestral players.

Open

S6E2

TEFL Teachers v IT Specialists

Air date: 03/Sep/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three teachers square up to a team of IT specialists.

Open

S6E1

Joinees v Draughtsmen

Air date: 27/Aug/2012 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Members of Danny Wallace's Join Me campaign pit their wits against three beer lovers.

Open

Season 5 · Series 5

16 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Aug/2011

Season Overview

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S5E16

Analysts v Antiquarians

Air date: 05/Dec/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the series finale, three professional analysts square up to a trio of history buffs for the right to be named series five champions.

Open

S5E15

Listeners v Trade Unionists

Air date: 28/Nov/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of Listener crossword fans and three members of an executive council trade union group compete in the 3rd/4th place play-off.

Open

S5E14

Analysts v Trade Unionists

Air date: 21/Nov/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second semi-final, a trio of analysts and three members of an executive council trade union group fight it out for a place in the series finale.

Open

S5E13

Listeners v Antiquarians

Air date: 07/Nov/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first of the semi-finals, three fans of the Listener crossword take on a trio united by their love of all things historical.

Open

S5E12

Analysts v Technologists

Air date: 31/Oct/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three professional analysts square up to three colleagues at a creative engineering firm in the last of the quarter-finals.

Open

S5E11

Edwards Family v Trade Unionists

Air date: 24/Oct/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A father, son, and daughter-in-law pit their wits against three members of an executive council trade union group in the third of the quarter-finals.

Open

S5E10

Rowers v Listeners

Air date: 17/Oct/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of rowers encounter three fans of the Listener crossword in the second of the quarter-finals.

Open

S5E9

Social Networkers v Antiquarians

Air date: 10/Oct/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three online pals take on a trio of history buffs in the first of the quarter-finals.

Open

S5E8

Rock'n'rollers v Trade Unionists

Air date: 03/Oct/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three aficionados of the Scottish rock music scene pit their wits against three members of an executive council trade union group.

Open

S5E7

Rowers v Linguists

Air date: 26/Sep/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A software developer, IT manager, and marketing manager who all row in the same boat take on three ladies with a shared passion for foreign languages.

Open

S5E6

Listeners v Steel City Singers

Air date: 19/Sep/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three friends with a mutual love of the Listener crossword puzzle pit their wits against a trio of choristers from Sheffield University.

Open

S5E5

Fantasy Footballers v Antiquarians

Air date: 12/Sep/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A husband and wife and their best friend who share a passion for managing online football teams take on three friends from London with a collective love of all things historical.

Open

S5E4

Joggers v Technologists

Air date: 05/Sep/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A classics graduate, a maths graduate, and a history graduate united by a shared love of running face up to three colleagues from a creative engineering company.

Open

S5E3

Analysts v Editors

Air date: 29/Aug/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of professional analysts with degrees in modern languages, English, and maths pit their wits against a trio of editors who delight in their meticulous attention to detail.

Open

S5E2

Edwards Family v Inorganic Chemists

Air date: 22/Aug/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A father, son, and daughter-in-law square up to three postgraduate chemistry students from Oxford University.

Open

S5E1

Social Networkers v Vegetarians

Air date: 15/Aug/2011 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of social networkers who met online take on three committed vegetarians.

Open

Season 4 · Series 4

16 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Sep/2010

Season Overview

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S4E16

Epicureans v Radio Addicts

Air date: 27/Dec/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the series finale, three committed gourmands set aside their love of fine foods to concentrate on the job in hand - battle for victory over the Radio Addicts, a team with the diverse combined knowledge of a doctor, a teacher, and an accountant.

Open

S4E15

Wrights v Alesmen

Air date: 20/Dec/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In this play-off between semi-final losers, the Wright family combine their wits to take on the mental firepower of the Alesmen in a last battle for glory.

Open

S4E14

Alesmen v Radio Addicts

Air date: 13/Dec/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second semi-final, three lovers of authentic beer lock horns with the cunning of a team bound by their love of the airwaves.

Open

S4E13

Epicureans v Wrights

Air date: 06/Dec/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first semi-final, three lovers of luxurious wines and exotic dishes set aside their shared passion to address the challenge of the combined wits of the Wright family.

Open

S4E12

In-Laws v Alesmen

Air date: 29/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the last quarter-final, a family team featuring a patent lawyer, a graphic designer, and a business analyst return to the field of conflict to take their chances against a trio unified by their love of authentic cask-conditioned ales.

Open

S4E11

Radio Addicts v Brit Poppers

Air date: 22/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the third quarter-final, a doctor, a teacher, and an accountant with a unifying love of the radio return to challenge the brainpower of three Camden-based lynchpins of the British music industry.

Open

S4E10

Wrights v Bloggers

Air date: 08/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second quarter-final, the Wright family of mum, dad, and daughter return to pit their wits against a trio of committed bloggers who met on TV gossip forum sites.

Open

S4E9

Epicureans v Bridge Players

Air date: 01/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first of the quarter-finals, three old chums from university days who share a passion for fine dining take on the combined knowledge of three Oxford graduates with a love of bridge.

Open

S4E8

Alesmen v Pool Sharks

Air date: 25/Oct/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three men joined by their enthusiasm for real ale confront two maths graduates and a pharmacist who are a regular fixture at their local pool hall.

Open

S4E7

Mountain Men v In-Laws

Air date: 18/Oct/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three dedicated hill walkers from Derbyshire face off against a family threesome of husband, wife, and brother-in-law.

Open

S4E6

Mensans v Bloggers

Air date: 11/Oct/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three friends who originally met through British Mensa pit their wits against a team drawn together by their love of TV blogs and forums.

Open

S4E5

Fantasy Writers v Bridge Players

Air date: 04/Oct/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three fantasy writers, captained by a man who has written for Doctor Who, lock horns with a trio of bridge players, each with post-grad qualifications from Oxford University.

Open

S4E4

Brit Poppers v Geocachers

Air date: 27/Sep/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three stalwarts of the Camden music scene (including the man who discovered Blur) pit their wit and wisdom against a husband, wife, and pal who share a love of geocaching, the craze for treasure-hunting using GPS.

Open

S4E3

Radio Addicts v Taxonomists

Air date: 20/Sep/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A doctor, a teacher, and an accountant with a shared passion for radio square up to a trio of professional taxomomists - three women who make companies more successful through their precise use of language.

Open

S4E2

The Wrights v Urban Walkers

Air date: 13/Sep/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Wright family from Leeds pool their knowledge of IT, Electrical Engineering, and Mexican cinema to challenge the brainpower of the Urban Walkers, a team unified by their love of taking extended inner city hikes across various European capitals.

Open

S4E1

Epicureans v Courtiers

Air date: 06/Sep/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of three old university pals with a shared love of exotic foods and fine dining pit their wits against a trio of Ulstermen from the Northern Ireland Court Service.

Open

Season 3 · Series 3

15 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Apr/2010

Season Overview

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S3E15

Gamblers v Strategists

Air date: 12/Apr/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the series final, cunning and tactics combine with logic, recall, and tangential inspiration, as three committed Gamblers resist the temptation to take too many risks and the Strategists fight the impulse to err on the side of caution.

Open

S3E14

Hitchhikers v Strategists

Air date: 05/Apr/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second semi-final, three fans of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy lock horns with the cunning of the Strategists, a team bound by their love of obscure European board games.

Open

S3E13

Archers Admirers v Gamblers

Air date: 29/Mar/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first of the Semi Finals, three lovers of the pastoral world of Radio 4's The Archers face a team of confirmed Gamblers.

Open

S3E12

Gamblers v Bowlers

Air date: 22/Mar/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the last of the quarter-finals, three committed gamblers take their chances against a team unified by their love of ten-pin bowling.

Open

S3E11

Neuroscientists v Strategists

Air date: 15/Mar/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the third of the quarter-finals, three studying for their PhDs at Oxford set out to challenge the brainpower of the Strategists, a team unified by their love of sophisticated strategy board games.

Open

S3E10

Brasenose Postgrads v Hitchhikers

Air date: 08/Mar/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second of the quarter-finals, three postgraduate students from Brasenose College, Oxford, pit their wits against a trio of Douglas Adams fans who call themselves the Hitchhikers, in honour of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Open

S3E9

Archers Admirers v Exeter Alumni

Air date: 01/Mar/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the first of the quarter-finals, three fans of the Archers radio series take on the combined knowledge of three flatmates who all met up at Exeter University.

Open

S3E8

Booksellers v Bowlers

Air date: 22/Feb/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three senior managers from a national bookstore face off against a team drawn together by their love of London's retro bowling alleys.

Open

S3E7

Insurers v Gamblers

Air date: 15/Feb/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of insurance professionals face off against a trio of committed gamblers.

Open

S3E6

Exeter Alumni v Gourmands

Air date: 08/Feb/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three former flatmates and graduates of Exeter University pit their wits against a news producer, a civil servant, and an IT consultant who share a passion for fine food.

Open

S3E5

Neuroscientists v Rugby Fans

Air date: 01/Feb/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three neuroscientists hailing from Australia, South Africa, and Canada scrum down against the intellectual brawn of three rugby fans.

Open

S3E4

Philosophers v Hitchhikers

Air date: 25/Jan/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three philosophy students pit their wisdom against a trio of Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy fans.

Open

S3E3

Choir Boys v Brasenose Postgrads

Air date: 18/Jan/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three members of the Brighton and Hove (Actually) Gay Men's Chorus square up to a trio of postgraduates of Brasenose College, Oxford.

Open

S3E2

Polymaths v Strategists

Air date: 11/Jan/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Polymaths pool their disparate skills in chicken husbandry, musical theatre, and urban geography to challenge the brainpower of the Strategists, a team unified by their love of sophisticated strategy board games.

Open

S3E1

Archers Admirers v Music Lovers

Air date: 01/Apr/2010 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of three civil servants with a shared love of Radio 4's The Archers pit their wits against a trio of music lovers who between them perform or enjoy everything from pub rock to choral sung mass.

Open

Season 2 · Series 2

8 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Jul/2009

Season Overview

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S2E8

Cambridge Quiz Society v Rugby Boys

Air date: 31/Aug/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

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.

Open

S2E7

Chessmen v Mathematicians

Air date: 24/Aug/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

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.

Open

S2E6

Chessmen v Rugby Boys

Air date: 17/Aug/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

In the second semi-final, three quietly strategic chess players pit their wits against the brawn of the Rugby Boys.

Open

S2E5

Mathematicians v Cambridge Quiz Society

Air date: 10/Aug/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

In the first semi-final, three mathematicians pit their logical skills against the wits of the Cambridge Quiz Society.

Open

S2E4

Chessmen v Charity Puzzlers

Air date: 03/Aug/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

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.

Open

S2E3

History Boys v Rugby Boys

Air date: 27/Jul/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of three lovers of history square up to a trio of Welshmen devoted to their national game.

Open

S2E2

Mathematicians v Wordsmiths

Air date: 20/Jul/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three maths graduates take on a team featuring a linguistics graduate, an English graduate, and an IT developer who is also a proofreader.

Open

S2E1

Cambridge Quiz Society v Oxford Librarians

Air date: 13/Jul/2009 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

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.

Open

Season 1 · Series 1

15 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Sep/2008

Season Overview

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S1E15

Crossworders v Lapsed Psychologists

Air date: 22/Dec/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Final.

Open

S1E14

Bankers v Lapsed Psychologists

Air date: 15/Dec/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Semi-final.

Open

S1E13

Crossworders v Science Writers

Air date: 08/Dec/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Semi-final.

Open

S1E12

Lapsed Psychologists v Country Walkers

Air date: 01/Dec/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Quarter-final.

Open

S1E11

Bankers v IT Supporters

Air date: 24/Nov/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Quarter-final.

Open

S1E10

Crossworders v Edinburgh Scrabblers

Air date: 17/Nov/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Quarter-final.

Open

S1E9

County Councillors v Science Writers

Air date: 10/Nov/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Quarter-final.

Open

S1E8

Cricket Supporters v IT Supporters

Air date: 03/Nov/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Open

S1E7

Bankers v Bookkeepers

Air date: 27/Oct/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Open

S1E6

Urban Cyclists v Country Walkers

Air date: 20/Oct/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Open

S1E5

Edinburgh Scrabblers v Solent Scrabblers

Air date: 13/Oct/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Open

S1E4

Science Writers v Travel Writers

Air date: 06/Oct/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Open

S1E3

County Councillors v Ombudsmen

Air date: 29/Sep/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Open

S1E2

Crossworders v Birkbeck Alumni

Air date: 22/Sep/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Open

S1E1

Lapsed Psychologists v Knitters

Air date: 15/Sep/2008 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A team of ex-psychology students take on a team of knitting enthusiasts.

Open

Season 0 · Specials

59 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Dec/2009

Season Overview

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S0E59

Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v Ramblers

Air date: 31/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Ever wondered who would triumph if the winners of the third-place play-off from one series took on the winners of the play-off from another?

S0E58

Law Special: Cartophiles v Harmonics

Air date: 30/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The law is under the spotlight in this episode. As indeed is a judge’s wig, which turns out to be surprisingly itchy.

S0E57

Christmas Special: Whitcombes v Gardners

Air date: 24/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s Christmas, and two families from series gone by have battled traffic jams and rail replacement bus services to come together and play an exasperating game.

S0E56

The Only Connect Pub Quiz: Hopsters v Taverners

Air date: 23/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Charge your glasses, it’s the Only Connect Pub Quiz! The format has been tweaked, and the budget has been blown on several packs of pork scratchings.

S0E55

Champion of Champions: Strigiformes v Thrifters

Air date: 02/Jan/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s everyone’s dream to be a champion, and it’s every champion’s dream to beat another champion. Now is their chance.

S0E54

Sounds Special: Record Collectors v Jukeboxers

Air date: 01/Jan/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams from previous series return, but there’s a twist to the format – nearly all the questions are audio only.

S0E53

Single Special: Brews v Irregulars

Air date: 31/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s the ‘single special’, celebrating singles, solos, and everything that comes in groups of one.

S0E52

Transatlantic Special: Cinephiles v Harlequins

Air date: 30/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Anything and everything relating to the ‘special relationship’ is on the cards, as two British quizzers and their US captain take on a British captain and his two US teammates.

S0E51

BBC Special: Bankers v Science Writers

Air date: 27/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Teams from the first series return to celebrate 60 years of BBC Two.

S0E50

Books Special: Orwellians v Jillies

Air date: 26/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams from previous series, both taking their names from giants of literature, face fiendish, bookish questions.

S0E49

Christmas Special: Mothers Ruined v Godyn Family

Air date: 24/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

It’s Christmas, and two family teams return for Only Connect’s most Christmassy Christmas special yet.

S0E48

Royal Special: Vikings v Antiquarians

Air date: 23/Dec/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Two teams from previous series return for a battle royal, and the questions are as tricky as ever.

S0E47

Politics Special: Politicians v Activists

Air date: 28/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Previous contestants return – professional politicians, including a real, live Conservative MP (correct at time of recording), face a team of activists.

S0E46

Boxing Special: Wrestlers v Arrowheads

Air date: 26/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

There’s been a mix-up, but never mind: two ‘sporting’ teams from previous series have returned to fight it out.

S0E45

Fashion Special: Dandies v Peacocks

Air date: 20/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

Two fashionable teams from yesteryear return to strut their stuff.

S0E44

Christmas Special: Relatives v Muppets

Air date: 19/Dec/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min

Summary

A special festive edition, where two family teams return for a yuletide battle of wits.

S0E43

Champion of Champions: Dicers v Data Wizards

Air date: 28/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00

Summary

Two all-conquering teams from previous series battle for the title of champion of champions – the Dicers (Series 14) and the Data Wizards (Series 17).

S0E42

Love Special: Part-Time Poets v Romantics

Air date: 27/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00

Summary

In this love-themed special, two teams from previous series have been lured out of retirement by the prospect of some lovely questions.

S0E41

Mystery Special: Endeavours v Whodunnits

Air date: 26/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00

Summary

It’s a mystery-themed special, and two teams emerge from the mists of time to attempt to solve a series of mysterious puzzles.

S0E40

Christmas Special: Polyhymnians v Channel Islanders

Air date: 23/Dec/2022 · Time: 20:00

Summary

It's Christmas (special) time! Mistletoe and wine, boughs of holly, jolly teams from yesteryear oozing Christmas spirit and eager to tuck into some delicious questions.

S0E39

Champion of Champions: 007s v Puzzle Hunters

Air date: 30/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Series 15's champions, the 007s, take on Series 16's champions, the Puzzle Hunters.

S0E38

Cold Special: Nordiphiles v Apres Skiers

Air date: 29/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Nordiphiles and Apres Skiers return for a very special and chilly episode.

S0E37

The Birds and the Bees Special: Birdwatchers v Beekeepers

Air date: 28/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two teams from previous series – the Birdwatchers and the Beekeepers - return for a special episode.

S0E36

Christmas Special: Turophiles v Corkscrews

Air date: 27/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two favourite teams from previous series return for an evening of cheese, wine, and Christmas quizzing.

S0E35

Music Special: Festival Fans v Choristers

Air date: 01/Jan/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two favourite teams from previous series return for a very special musical episode.

S0E34

Doctors Special: Medics v Gallifreyans

Air date: 31/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Six favourite contestants from previous series return for a one-off special themed around doctors.

S0E33

North and South Special: Scunthorpe Scholars v Oxonians

Air date: 30/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two favourite teams from previous series – one from the north and one from the south - return for a very special episode with a geographical flavour.

S0E32

Christmas Special: Edwards Family v Wrights

Air date: 29/Dec/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two favourite family teams from previous series return for a family-themed Christmas special.

S0E31

Champion of Champions: Verbivores v Escapologists

Air date: 03/Jan/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Series 12 champions the Verbivores take on series 13 champions the Escapologists.

S0E30

Education: Clareites v Beaks

Air date: 02/Jan/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two former teams with a connection to education return for a special.

S0E29

Happy Hour Special: Alesmen v Cosmopolitans

Air date: 01/Jan/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two former teams with a connection to drinks return for a happy hour special.

S0E28

Travel Special: Globetrotters v Eurovisionaries

Air date: 30/Dec/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Two former teams with a connection to travel return.

S0E27

Quiz Special: QI Elves v Inquisitors

Air date: 25/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The QI Elves and Inquisitors compete in a special edition of the quiz.

S0E26

Family Special: Lasletts v Meeples

Air date: 20/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Lasletts and Meeples return for a special family edition.

S0E25

Sport Special: Footballers v Korfballers

Air date: 19/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

The Footballers and Korfballers return for a very special one-off sports special.

S0E24

Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String Section

Air date: 18/Dec/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Series 9 champions the Europhiles take on Series 11 winners the String Section.

S0E23

Sport Relief Special: Royal III v BBC

Air date: 14/Mar/2016 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Royal III - David Baddiel, Dr John Cooper Clarke, and Philippa Gregory - square up to the BBC - Hugh Dennis, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Lynne Truss.

S0E22

Children in Need Special: Music Monkeys v Chess Pieces

Air date: 09/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Music Monkeys, featuring captain David Baddiel with Clemency Burton-Hill and Philip Hensher, square up to the Chess Pieces, a team lead by Hugh Dennis and featuring Bonnie Greer and AN Wilson.

S0E21

Comic Relief Special: Waterbabies v Tillers

Air date: 09/Mar/2015 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Waterbabies (Reeta Chakrabarti, Tom Holland, and captain Patrick Marber) compete against the Tillers (Katie Derham, Steve Pemberton, and their captain, Professor Steve Jones).

S0E20

Children in Need Special: Noggins v Curiosities

Air date: 10/Nov/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Noggins (Robert Peston, Patrick Marber, and Sophie Grigson), face the Curiosities (Kevin Eldon, Professor Steve Jones, and Kate Mosse).

S0E19

Sport Relief Special: Scribblers v Terriers

Air date: 17/Mar/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Scribblers (Alice Arnold, Charlie Brooker, and Ed Smith) take on the Terriers (Clare Balding, Val McDermid, and Joshua Levine).

S0E18

Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding Team

Air date: 11/Nov/2013 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Balding Team (Clare Balding, Clive Anderson, and Sir Simon Jenkins) take on the Scrabblers (Alice Arnold, Konnie Huq, and John Finnemore).

S0E17

Comic Relief Special 2013: Neuromantics v Muppets

Air date: 11/Mar/2013 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Neuromantics (Charlie Higson, Rufus Hound, and Baroness Susan Greenfield) take on the combined wits of the Muppets (David Mitchell, Rosie Boycott, and Bill Turnbull).

S0E16

Special: Eggheads v Davids

Air date: 14/Jan/2013 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Three Eggheads take on three champion captains all called David.

S0E15

Champion of Champions: Analysts v Scribes

Air date: 07/Jan/2013 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Series 5 champions the Analysts take on Series 6 champions the Scribes in a bid to be named Only Connect Champion of Champions.

S0E14

Children in Need Special: Goldfingers v Fowls

Air date: 12/Nov/2012 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The cunning wiles of the Goldfingers (Charlie Higson, Daisy Goodwin, and Matthew Parris) take on the combined brains of the Fowls (Rosie Boycott, Richard Osman, and Clarke Carlisle).

S0E13

Sport Relief Special: Cutters v Backhanders

Air date: 19/Mar/2012 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Cutters (Nick Hornby, Mark Gatiss, and Samira Ahmed) take on the combined wits of the Backhanders (Ian Hislop, Stephen Mangan, and Allison Pearson).

S0E12

Wall Night 2 (2)

Air date: 30/Jan/2012 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament featuring seasoned Only Connect teams, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

S0E11

Wall Night 2 (1)

Air date: 30/Jan/2012 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.

S0E10

Mastermind Special: Crossworders v Masterminders

Air date: 09/Jan/2012 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

A trio of Mastermind series winners take on Only Connect champions the Crossworders.

S0E9

Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Epicureans

Air date: 02/Jan/2012 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Series 3 & 4 champions the Epicureans take on Series 1 & 2 champions the Crossworders.

S0E8

Wall Night 1 (2)

Air date: 12/Dec/2011 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

S0E7

Wall Night 1 (1)

Air date: 12/Dec/2011 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.

S0E6

Children in Need Special: Great Believers v Free Speakers

Air date: 14/Nov/2011 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The cunning wiles of the Great Believers (Nick Hornby, Dame Joan Bakewell, and John Lloyd) take on the combined brains of the Free Speakers (Ian Hislop, Simon Singh, and John Sessions).

S0E5

Comic Relief Special: Treesome v Larks

Air date: 14/Mar/2011 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Treesome (Brian Sewell, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) lock intellectual brains with the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).

S0E4

University Challenge Special: Crossworders v University Challengers

Air date: 17/Jan/2011 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

Undefeated champions of champions, the Crossworders, risk their reputation by confronting the awesome brainpower of the University Challengers, captained by the illustrious Alex Guttenplan.

S0E3

Champion of Champions: Gamblers v Epicureans

Air date: 10/Jan/2011 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Gamblers, the winners of series three, square up to the Epicureans, the winners of series four.

S0E2

Children in Need Special: Wheel Men v Larks

Air date: 15/Nov/2010 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The cunning wiles of the Wheel Men (Rev Richard Coles, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) take on the combined brains of the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).

S0E1

Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Rugby Boys

Air date: 21/Dec/2009 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min

Summary

The Crossworders, champions of series one, return to challenge the kings of series two, the Rugby Boys.

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Quick Facts

Seasons 23

Episodes 537

Year 2008

Status Continuing

Runtime 29 min

Language English

Country United Kingdom

Release Info

Schedule Mondays at 8:00 PM (29 min)

Timezone Europe/London

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Network United Kingdom BBC Four (2008 - 2026)

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