At the end, I initially thought Paxman was going to introduce some random, unfamiliar professor to award the trophy. I was not expecting Stephen Hawking. Ever.

Wayne Loveday

5y↑49

I don't think Pope is getting credit for the huge number of questions he answered correctly!

Grumpy Cat

and that chautari fellow as well

Alexander Ma

7y↑148

It lived up to the hype! The final was even better than I imagined it'd be. Monkman's breadth on philosophy and history, Goldman's mastery of humanities and fine art, and (my fellow Sydneysider!) Pope's expertise on sciences, it was a true, unbridled pleasure to watch. Dazzling display of knowledge.

The best UC final, or indeed match, I have seen; and I've seen a lot of them (at least all the ones on YouTube anyway, from my UC-less corner of the world here in Aus). My most heartfelt thank you to psimanjuntak for uploading! Without your amazing efforts, all the viewers/commenters here would miss such inspiring intellectual incandescence, and would be poorer for it.

Barbara Trehy

Well said! I heartily agree in thanking the poster for his efforts. And what a brilliant match - I've watched them all, and this is the one that sticks in my mind for bravura performances from the two captains, and, as someone above commented, from Pope notably. What a stunning half hour.

Alexander Ma

7y↑7

Don't be! You were spot on in your assessment haha. =)

BovrilGopnikMunda

7y↑8

goes to show, kids, that kindness in the face of aggression is the best approach.

BovrilGopnikMunda

7y↑2

ok sorry i called you a nerd

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JamieAtSLC

7y↑114

Goldman is one of the best UC players I can remember. A good effort by Wolfson - just too many bad buzzes by Monkman in the end, but he was basically the only reason they made the final in the first place. Pretty cool ending, too.

Jacob S

6y↑27

Watching this after Hawkings death and feeling how lucky those teams were.

Caroline

7y↑108

Kinda teared up when I saw Hawking... Even though Cambridge lost it's such an honour to be standing next to this legend! Thanks for the upload :)

Reynaldo Coloma

6y↑5

How fitting that Hawking appeared here before passing.

Adam Walker

7y↑2

Paxman himself sounds tearful.

Joshua Mills

Calm down chief

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My hooves! My Hooves!

7y↑38

Aww look at Monkman's face meeting Hawking... he's wetting his Y-fronts.
I'm sad Monkman's team lost. I love Monkman. But the other team were really good. Congratulations to them all.

Uttam Paudel

7y↑30

It was a wonderful series! Easily the best I have watched. Many congratulations to both the teams. Prof Hawkings bit was incredible.
Finally, my sincerest gratitudes to Psiman, who brought this joy to all our lives.

Troy Alexander

7y↑15

What an exciting final to finish off a great season. Thanks Psimanjuntak for continually taking the time to upload - your blood's worth bottling! Cheers from Melbourne, Australia.

Nisarg Bhatt

7y↑398

"He who lives by a quick buzz shall perish by a quick buzz."

Nisarg Bhatt

7y↑9

With an incorrect interruption you lose potential 25 points besides the -5, and it cost Wolfson dearly. Also, about the 2 buzzes (Moho, country names ending with L) that were neutralized - Monkman knew the answers to them but he heard the questions partially or didn't let Paxman finish.

Sandroid

7y↑3

Ummm ... 2 of Monkman's 4 incorrect buzzes were neutralized by Pope's 2, and we know they didn't lose by 10 points ... just saying :)

Nisarg Bhatt

7y↑1

Haha, spoiler alert!

David Fish

7y↑14

You would have made a great revivalist preacher.

beaminge

7y↑5

How very apt! Thanks for the laugh

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Tom S

7y↑143

Goldman's knowledge of art history won it for them.

George Lucas

that's a broader subject

George Lucas

7y↑10

How can he not when they blatantly keep feeding him questions on his field every episode?

T K

7y↑30

agree, i think Pope made the difference. Goldman was a little lost at the beginning, but then he gathered himself.

Ogma Φ Electronic Deep Soul Music Φ

7y↑44

Pope won it for them.

Kristbjörg Una Guðmundsdóttir

7y↑8

My oh my I did not see that ending coming!! I must admit it made me quite emotional seeing Sir. Hawking. What a year, 2 amazingly good teams at their best here. Thanks for the upload

Arts Ambassador

7y↑9

Congratulations to the winners! What a truly brilliant team. And well done to the runners-up. Both so well-captained. Thanks also to the BBC for a fantastic programme, and of course to psimanjuntak for sharing it with us in this 'scattered' community.

Robert Edwards

7y↑23

They are all geniuses & well behaved. The losers accepted defeat so gentlemanly. Bamber Gasgoine is STILL the best question master though.

John Ahearn

Bamber died yesterday. RIP

Paul Messis

7y↑100

Cosgrove was just in this for the shits and giggles, he looked as though he's throughly enjoyed this the whole way through.

RedWinterHero

A minute is all it takes ;)

Sandroid

7y↑5

.. minute :P

Liz Clegg

7y↑8

+Joe Wizdumb That was his finest hour.

RedWinterHero

7y↑4

Ah I doubt he was actually on drugs lol

Liz Clegg

7y↑2

He looked nervous and uncomfortable in every episode, and was barely able to answer any questions at all. He may have taken some drugs just to get himself through the experience.

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Karen T-S

7y↑18

psimanjuntak, I cannot believe how quickly you posted this exciting Final, and I cannot thank you enough for all the enjoyment you've provided people like me (outside the U.K.) by uploading the entire series.

Liz Clegg

7y↑16

Many thanks, psimanjuntak, for all of your speedy uploads of this series.

PolishBookGeek

7y↑14

I love Monkman with all my heart. I'll miss him terribly <3.

Azat S

7y↑7

Pope was great this round. What a great final, Balliol were a very strong team.

parkviewmo

7y↑7

I am exhausted! One of the best matches I have seen--two great teams.

Dom LaFace

7y↑3

Your work is most certainly appreciated. Thanks again for coverage of a fantastic season.

Georgia

7y↑3

Stephen Hawking.... I almost cried. And outstanding work of both teams!

Matt Radford

7y↑5

You can tell Monkman really looks up to Hawking look at the grin on his face when he gets to stand next to him

George Kalostypis

7y↑21

I knew it was over for Wolfson when the art questions showed up.

Sandroid

7y↑1

... followed by Philosophy and Physics, Goldman/Pope strengths, which they maxed :)

T K

7y↑6

Yes, but unusually for Goldman he got only one out of three bonuses! Still a king though :-)

Trevor Hogg

7y↑7

Thank you for all the quick uploads throughout the season! It's the only way I can watch in the US and I very much appreciate it

Pablo Ampuero

7y↑11

Absolutely spectacular! Thanks psimatujak for the work throughout the season!

Hanna Pálya

6y↑3

I love how Monkman knows the answer for basically every social sciences question, but whenever something natural sciences related pops up he doesn't trust himself with even just repeating the answers of Chaudhri he just nominates his trusted fella

Anne Ward

7y↑17

thank you very much psiman. l couldn't have seen the series without you.

Anthony Turner

7y↑1

Thank you for putting this series up, its been really enjoyable.

Shakti Shetty

4y↑3

"He was killed in a brawl." Jeremy Paxman is severely underrated as a quizmaster. He is consistently splendid.

Philip Petty

Ah, but was Marlowe really killed in Deptford? There are a number of oddities about the whole affair and subsequent trial that have some believing the thing to have been staged to permit Marlowe to escape prosecution and to leave England.

Diggo

5y↑3

Monkman may have lost the final, but he defintely won our heart.

Kim Lau

3y↑1

A phenomenal performance by Wolfson and Balliol. Having Prof. Hawking presenting the award made it such a timeless event. Well done both teams and congratulations to Balliol!

Olwyn Young

7y↑2

Thank you for sharing this video. Congratulations to both teams.

Cherry

7y↑6

Hey Balliol I don't have Twitter but if you happen to see this thank you for being such a great team (with excellent taste in art by the way) and for bringing a little light into my life on Mondays when I've really really needed it. I've been supporting you since day one- I thought you gave off a great vibe (and weren't smug at all? Just enthusiastic and determined which is surely the point?!) P.S. also appreciate your committed socialism and standing up to the pathetic journalists- you've proven you actually care about women unlike certain publications! You all seem like lovely people. Good luck for the future!

maryjization

7y↑3

My God! Thank you for a fantastic season psi! Hope to see you next season as well.

Narwhaltat

Thank you for enabling me to enjoy the whole series - great finale! :o)

Robert .G

7y↑46

What a wonderful idea to present the trophy in the presence of Professor Hawking. A towering genius who has given inspiration to generations of young scientists and would-be scientists like the two finalist teams here. Well done. And Monkman for President!

Arthur Seyb

No, popular science is tacky.

David Pappaianni

rob poynter apparently you haven't read the book

Arthur Seyb

7y↑1

He's overrated. He has achieved nothing of significant worth, has written a popular science book that barely anyone has read, and would not even be a public figure without his condition and unique appearance.

nightowl7777

@ Fiachra -- Oh, perhaps it was. Thank you.

Fiachra O'Rourke

7y↑1

Your answer is also not counted if you team confers when countering a incorrect starter question. I believe that is what Monkmans' hand gestures are symbolising. "you may not confer!"

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Louise Heatley

7y↑2

Well done Baliol!! it's been great to watch you make your way to the final, and a tough final at that! Congratulations! Also meeting Stephen Hawking must have been the best reward :D

Tracey Mills

A very enjoyable and entertaining final, I was there in the studio at the time of recording.

jes malar

7y↑4

glad not to know winner until the end of the show!
thanks so much for all the uploads, psimanjuntak
see you next season?

Arthur Hooper

Great final and so good to see how sporting Wolfson were in defeat.

Durham Harmonics

7y↑4

Fantastic series 2016-17! Thanks to all teams for a high quality and highly entertaining series but why so few women contestants again?! Compilation dream team would be: Monkman (absolute legend!), Goldman (just genius!), Johnson (brains & beauty!) and Seagull (pure entertainment!). Btw next series anyone who just says their first name on the intros should be sent home immediately ha ha!

wkyken

Good match. Enjoyed the series thoroughly. Thank you for access to the matches.

Tom Atto

7y↑22

Is it just me, or is Potts a dead ringer for a young Stephen Fry?

Daniel Blanken

4y↑1

Tom Atto I can never unsee this

Santiago Rosero Velasco

La alegría de E. Monkman al compartir unos momentos con el gran Científico no tiene precio.

Leborp

7y↑4

Thank you very much sir for also including closed captions, uploading it 2 hours later the live broadcast with closed captions shows great effort put in.

Shariffah Atikah

Both teams are very enthusiastic especially the captains. Loving this final 🤩

nightowl7777

7y↑101

ONE WINNER ALL SEASON LONG (WEEK AFTER WEEK) WITH PRECISION, QUALITY, ACCURACY & TIMELINESS -- YOU ARE THE BEST.
°⌣° ♥ WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH ~~ PSIMANJUNTAK. °⌣° ♥

Helen Swan

I thank you also psiman. Wish you luck whatever you decide.

Nick Perry

7y↑1

Indeed!

Fil

7y↑6

Monkman will always remain in our hearts

Wolfgang Hendery

7y↑147

>:) Monkman when he knows an answer. >:I When he's thinking. >:( when he gets one wrong.

Kevin Collier

@ironsword7 my favorite comment :D

Stefany Soh

7y↑4

Wolfgang Hendery my favourite comment 😂

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DodderingOldMan

7y↑7

Oh my God, I knew the answer to two questions in a row! Halfway through the show, that takes the number of questions I've got right to... three. Sigh.

Seriously, how are these people so smart!?

George Lucas

Wondering if the inexplicable frequency of questions relating to astronomy was just a thing this season? If it wasn't, then props to Balliol for doing their homework and putting on someone specializing on that field on their team. Baffles me how the others didn't do that though.

Andrew McEneff

many thanks for the speedy uploads, really enjoyed it!

Ballantyne Moyes

7y↑100

Does Monkman think he is still in Canada and has to shout across the Atlantic :) ?

Tyagi Pallava

7y↑35

Although I've spend long hours watching University challenge in my life & I like it a lot & Monkman was indeed entertaining, I want to mention that I do not agree with Jeremy or Stephen about this being a test for intelligence. This quiz show is a test of memory and how quickly can one interpret the question and recall. At times, the contenders are even guessing the end of the questions (and are more often right!) which makes them good at predicting the question writer's methodology. I would argue that a test for intelligence would apply the knowledge to create a tool or make things for the advantage/comfort/ease of oneself (or his/her community). But I think that a 'test for intelligence' sounds better than 'memory quiz'! :-)

varun

6y↑1

Also you seem to lack a certain grasp of the English vocabulary. Do you think that 'memory' and 'intelligence' are the only options to choose from for this format? Ever heard of the term knowledge?

varun

6y↑2

It would only be a test of memory if you're pretentious enough to think that you knew all of the answers and recalling them was the only thing you needed to do

Slow Satsuma

6y↑2

parti San The two are not mutually exclusive by any means are they ?

Helen Swan

they have applied their knowledge to create comfort and ease of this community - by producing Uni Challenge!

Narkie77

Brilliant all of you, including all the other teams that participated - you gave my much enjoyment from my work station in eastern Ukraine.

Stax

7y↑28

Paxman I felt wa s alittle rude to Monkman in one of his answers saying it's 'a pretty useless answer' that wasn't needed. Goldman kept his balance not once did he lose it when Cambridge were ahead, he played it cool and was composed throughout, and answered the questions where it mattered he and Pope. Pope's contribution was crucial. these two make a great team. The onus of Cambridge was mostly on Monkman and I think the pressure got to him hence the buzzing and confusion straight after. That worked with other teams but against Goldman it's a death wish very rarely will he offer any respite. But liked how Monkman applauded Oxford at the end, great team spirit he has. And Goldman knows how to dress up as seen when he was awarded. the roll neck and jeans he isn't all books at all. He must've pulled many girls too :)

Tom Crisp

5y↑2

I liked it. This sort of thing helps a person breathe and relax into the play. I thought Monkman got the joke and was actually already laughing at himself before Paxman's comment.

Oedipus Rex

7y↑1

SDSen Paxman is supposed to be the BBC's pitbull, he has a persona to maintain.

Franz Schiassi

7y↑3

comments like that by Paxman are the very reason why he got the job after Bamber

Helen Swan

7y↑4

I know what you mean about Paxmans comment, he said several things out of place, didnt he! But actually I thought it was meant to be funny, and I found it funny.

Celestial Teapot

7y↑1

Thanks for all the uploads, great job!

mow184

7y↑5

My immediate thought at 28:24 -- "Paxman can walk!!!"

psimanjuntak

7y↑8

I just realize, Goldman was actually in the UC documentary 2 years ago (part 2, 32:50 if you're wondering)

Leborp

7y↑108

Lmao when Monkman told no one to buzz in at 17:22

Sandroid

7y↑1

Leborp, that's Paxo BS. See my comment above.

Leborp

7y↑4

It was so bullshit how they lost 5 points for giving the full name but not the term, but then again Paxman did ask for the term but still, with that much knowledge he should at least be credited for.

Scott Scottman

7y↑64

Pretty sure he was telling them not to speak, since it's against the rules for the starter.

Leborp

7y↑5

or maybe he was suggesting that he didn't know.

Larry Panozzo

"Well done." The most enthusiastic congratulations you'll ever hear from Jeremy.
I love British people.

Richard Webb

all of 66 million of us?

michael lerner

7y↑1

All of them brilliant but OUR friend is Psiman. Thank you. Success and prosperity in whatever you decide. We are all grateful to you.

Sandroid

7y↑1

Thanks Psimanjuntak! Have a good rest now that the final is over :P
Here in Hong Kong we have a 4-day loooooong weekend hence the detailed loooooooong comment below :)

mpking1374

7y↑1

Like many who have followed this 2016/2017, I have warmed to Monkman and will miss him.

Techne

7y↑10

Anyone remember the start of this series? Back when you occasionally knew the answers to the questions? I only got The Magic Flute, Australia, and Justified True Belief one :(

nightowl7777

7y↑4

@ Jakob -- Not only do I NOT HAVE A CLUE what is being asked -- but somehow someone replies with an answer (that I have ALSO NEVER HEARD OF) -- after Paxman has read perhaps the first five words ONLY of the Starter Question!!
Thanks, Jakob -- I thought I was really losing it!! These students on each of the University Challenge teams are ALL just amazing with their breadth of knowledge & ability to recall. °⌣°

Jakob Rihter

7y↑13

Techne the worst is when I don't have a clue what are they even talking about

J H

Techne Poincaré was the only one I got somehow - remember reading about the millennium prize problems. Other than that only the treaty of Versailles and the South America questions were get-able for me

CheeryMrO

10.38 may be Monkman's finest moment

Philip Petty

"He was killed in a brawl" - Paxman
Ah, but was Marlowe really killed in Deptford? There are a number of oddities about the whole affair and subsequent trial that have some believing the thing to have been staged to permit Marlowe to escape prosecution and to leave England.

William Dunphy

6y↑1

I wish they would bring "College Bowl" back to television.

Oedipus Rex

Monkman absolutely bottled it in this final.

Nitin Grewal

He was correct about Mohorovicic Discontinuity, just that he stated the full name.

pinkii06

7y↑20

Monkman looks so angry when he answers

Jimsy

6y↑1

Angry's the new sexy.

stormyOW

7y↑39

Goldman is basically a younger, English version of Monkman I swear

Andrea Houghton

7y↑5

Could someone please enlighten me as to when the next season of UC begins? Sorry for my ignorance, I am located outside of the UK. Loved this series and am looking forward to the next season. Thanks in advance.

Giles Hutchings

7y↑10

Andrea Houghton Start of July usually!

Vilborg

I got the Moho question right! I'm so happy.

Sid Singh

7y↑4

The answer to the last question(just as the gong went) was radon.

Akila U

7y↑6

I guess that's Potts' lucky shirt.. He wore it last week too

Andy B

7y↑1

I'd love to have heard Stephen Hawking say 'wtf was Cosgrove doing on your team?' Still with him, and two who were from outside the UK, they did well to reach the final.

Bruce Kain

7y↑4

The medieval Earls of Orkney did for Cambridge at 5:20 ...... damn them !!

Neil Pavett

7y↑1

Monkman may be a genius but Goldman bossed it in the final

Sandroid

Monkman 7 Goldman 5. Goldman's first answer was very late at Q.14 a rebound off Monkman 'Moho', that Paxo unfairly denied, later asking Balliol to clarify 'W & D', to 'W, D+, D-'.

Monika C.

9:15 I’m confused. Doesn’t Moho stand for Mohorovicic Discontinuity? How was Monkman wrong?

Tom Crisp

Joey, I watched mostly because I saw you in the thumbnail and had just this week watched your series on Only Connect. Well done, congratulations to both the Balliol team and the Dicers.

itsybitsy999

6y↑1

Rewatching the final for some Monkman goodness, teared up when Professor Hawking spoke. :'(

zzzzoijzzzzz

7y↑1

Thanks for the series psimanjuntak. And interesting to see the coverage from the Telegraph that you link to... if more female representation means replacing Paxman I'm all for it.

ghtyn

7y↑52

I'm thinking monkman would make a great uc presenter if paxman was to quit

BioKnight

6y↑2

I've just heard the news of his death and I immediately thought of this moment. RIP.

Chrono Chrono

7y↑2

Monkman must have mixed up Bukhara and Pokhara. One is in Uzbekistan, one is in Nepal

glumpink

holy moly that ending 💔

LochVids

monkman is a legend

Jug Jugette

All hail Monkman, a force of nature.

My hooves! My Hooves!

7y↑18

Who knew Chaudri was the tallest...

Sandroid

7y↑1

Loved his giggle at Cosgrove who didn't know the Irish 'Clontarf' :)

Shanil Misra

7y↑10

By a forehead.

Andrew S

Monkman was the real winner, that smile whilst hawkins was giving it 'biggans'

Izabela

7y↑13

Oh Goldman and Monkman my Dream is achieved

Marimar Rivera

7y↑5

I can't believe Wolfson - Cambridge lost :(

benmid #1

7y↑2

Jeremy Paxman probably spiked the wine at the end with chloroform (it was after all a question, a subtle nod of what was to come perhaps). Only Steven Hawking knows what he did to the finalists after.