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Christ Church, Oxford wins University Challenge 2008
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Christ Church, Oxford has won its first University Challenge series title. The team beat opponents Sheffield with 220 points to 170 in a closely fought contest.
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The final was shown on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two last night (Monday 3 March).
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Since the programme's return in 1994 with Jeremy Paxman presenting, Christ Church has made five appearances on the show (the first in 1998) – and finally the students' enthusiasm and determination have paid off.
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Special guest Joan Bakewell presented the University Challenge 2008 trophy to Christ Church, captained by Max Kaufman.
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Route To The Final – Christ Church, Oxford
- First round:
Christ Church, Oxford 245 - Homerton, Cambridge 65
- 2nd round:
Christ Church, Oxford 305 - Nottingham 180
- Quarter final:
Christ Church, Oxford 255 - Warwick 170
- Semi final:
Christ Church, Oxford 220 - Manchester 170
- Final:
Christ Church, Oxford 220 - Sheffield 170
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University Challenge is a Granada production for ´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO.
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