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Christmas 2022: 7. University of Bristol v University of Cardiff
The first round of this year’s Christmas University Challenge concludes as graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of Cardiff, with the last place in the semi-finals at stake. Contestants include Sky News’s Dominic Waghorn and England women’s cricket captain Heather Knight. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
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