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LAST NIGHT SAW the joyous return of University Challenge to BBC 2.
The quiz show is not only renowned for its fiendishly hard questions and patronising host, it’s also known for making occasional heroes and villains out of its contestants.
Last night, Hannah Woods from Peterhouse, Cambridge managed to fill both of those briefs, terrifying and delighting viewers in equal measure.
Monday 23 December, 2024
Monday 23 December, 2024
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This girl was the hero of last night's University Challenge
LAST NIGHT SAW the joyous return of University Challenge to BBC 2.
The quiz show is not only renowned for its fiendishly hard questions and patronising host, it’s also known for making occasional heroes and villains out of its contestants.
Last night, Hannah Woods from Peterhouse, Cambridge managed to fill both of those briefs, terrifying and delighting viewers in equal measure.
She had no time for Paxman
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She had the villain look down
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But still somehow managed to be exceptionally chilled out
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While maintaining a terrifying presence
Everyone fancied her
Questions about sport? DON’T BOTHER WOODS WITH THEM!
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WOODS FOR PM!
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University Challenge contestant amazes Paxman with ridiculously fast answer
Everyone fell in love with this contestant on University Challenge last night
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