Congratulations to Merton and the best wishes for the finals! Cheers to Newcastle for being a fantastic team throughout the series.
@josephkarl20616 жыл бұрын
Good match. Much closer than I expected, and every credit is due to Newcastle for achieving what they have. If this trend continues, hopefully we'll see a non Oxbridge team in the finals sometime soon.
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Joseph Karl Congratulations for Newcastle making history as well: Until now, they've never reached the semis. Furthest they've got was the QFs.
@tbirdparis6 жыл бұрын
I love it when Paxman "corrects" the pronunciation of an answer, but his pronunciation is also wrong. #arvopärt
@castelodeossos3947 Жыл бұрын
In many cases, his pronunciation is criticised when it is in fact the correct English pronunciation of a foreign word.
@adroose6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the super fast upload Psi!
@gammacurve6 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for uploading!
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Pity one team had to lose, but there's no shame in going out in the semis and considering they're the first Newcastle team to get this far, it's an achievement.
@jasonmcgloin83976 жыл бұрын
While Merton was again on fire, the ferocity with which New Castle fought back was great. I’ve felt some teams threw in the towel before it was decided. Not in this match. Thanks for the upload, Psi!
@josephkarl20616 жыл бұрын
Now that we know the finalists, in the words of Michael Buffer - "Let's get rrrrready to rumblllllllee!" :D For what it is worth, I'm staying with St John's as the winner of all this. As a team, they're just superb.
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
Ive always been Merton since the first but now I dont want any team to lose for the finals.They both are beasts!
@lcflngn6 жыл бұрын
I felt as though Wiberg was slightly off his usual form in this one, with several early wrong answers. I'd have to pick Merton if he's 100%. But I also adore St Johns, so I don't want anyone to lose. The final should be amazing.
@josephkarl20616 жыл бұрын
lcflngn Not going to argue there :-)
@Sandra27HK6 жыл бұрын
lcflngn U say Wiberg was off form yet he single-handedly equalled Newcastle's 6 starters Lol Kinda like that both he and Reynard stuck their necks out a bit and tried educated guesses.
@yediveren7716 жыл бұрын
I bet Wiberg knew the answer to the last question as well, too bad the time ran out before the answer.
@chemicalamelia6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos. Hope you will upload the new season as well!
@arts_ambassador6 жыл бұрын
Well done on the music, Nielsen!
@Sandra27HK6 жыл бұрын
* Wiberg's smile and adorable dimple at 04:19 & 07:50 sigh! * Reynard's 'Big Bone Bash' :) * What's the difference between 'church going' and 'church visiting'? 09:40 * Isn't' Britten' the default answer for every question on a British composer? :) Nielsen great on art and classical music. * Nielsen's brain freezes at 18:50 and 20:40 while funny at first, explained on Twitter as Paxman fcucked up last music question, Nielsen disoriented, wouldn't have affected the outcome though. * REM's lyrics (1987) and previously Billy Joel's (1989) great questions though a bit more current like Eminem's 'We Made You' (2009) about Lohan, Kardashian, Simpson etc. is within the lifetime of the contestants and would have been a nice change of pace from the ancient questions :) * Wow seriously bad vibes between Wiberg and Woodland! During credits Newcastle looked happier at their loss than Merton with their win?!?! * Seemed much tougher overall than the first semi. * Of the 17 answered Qs (5 weren't), Merton got 11 with Wonderful Wiberg on 6, Peplow 3 & Woodland 2, bonus conversion rate 70%, Newcastle got 6, with Nielsen on 3, Noble 2 & Reynaud 1, bcr at 78%! Pretty high for a semi. *G'day!
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Sandroid You know why Newcastle looked more pleased with their loss? They're the first team of their institution to reach the semis.
@Sandra27HK6 жыл бұрын
Adam Walker Yep I already knew that Lol. I doubt that's what they were thinking about given how good and competitive they are ...
@vncntd39626 жыл бұрын
The one at 4.19 is the best. Wiberg rarely looks this chuffed.
@Sandra27HK6 жыл бұрын
kiloscott Tks! Still under Wiberg's spell so missed the bit 'title of a poem' :P
@Sandra27HK6 жыл бұрын
Vncnt D True. Another one he pulled out of thin air under pressure was 'UK 1870s' at 27:40. Would have been nice to see his reaction to that as well considering they didn't know the first 2 colonial battles and he slipped that in at the last minute. Fcuking genius!
@julianaleal49506 жыл бұрын
Bummer... Newcastle was my favorite team this season. Nevertheless, looking forward to the final!
@GRAND4x4AutoAccessories6 жыл бұрын
Juliana Leal can't say I'm surprised to see them go, they were up against Merton after all. They did play very well this match though, so they went out on a high note.
@AH-rh9eb6 жыл бұрын
They were my favorites as well. Was really impressed with all four of them.
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
I wish there's gonna be a tie in the finals to spice up this years series even more! Merton is just as exceptionally good as St. Johns
@vncntd39626 жыл бұрын
Well, the two teams we all expected (and most of us wanted) in the final have made it there. The finale is going to be EPIC. I give the edge to St. Johns but would be thrilled if Merton can pull off a win. In order to do so, Merton are going to have to be at their quickest and sharpest. Great showing from Wiberg today, looking his best all season (in more than one way).
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Vncnt D I almost thought this week Merton wouldn't break 200. But they did!
@unclerogerANKI6 жыл бұрын
I think it'll be a good final but it will lack the fury of Monkman and the fastidiousness and sneer of Goldman. But we shall see...
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
The what of Goldman?
@MultiVince9510 ай бұрын
Monday 16th April 2018
@satori41836 жыл бұрын
Two good 3 person teams with their mascots Lowery and Thomas :D Newcaste put up a good fight. Looking forward to the final!
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Stella Three person teams are better than one man teams
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
St. Johns has a completely balanced teams. All four of them are good. But Merton is good as well even if theyre 3 person team
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
I'm Jack Better to be Peplow, Woodland and Wiberg than just Wiberg or Woodland or whoever. Of course, three people are good. But four people are better
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
Adam Walker It's gonna be a tough finals
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
I'm Jack Isn't the final already tough? Because you've got (who are meant to be) the best two teams standing
@leopoldopetrieska65646 жыл бұрын
nielsen freezes when she buzzes early. still looks super hot
@CrashHoax6 жыл бұрын
The guy reading ancient and modern history didn't know one historical question lmao
@miralupa88416 жыл бұрын
Alex Rash i’m yet to see him give much of a memorable contribution... definitely the odd-one-out of the team
@neiloconnor41246 жыл бұрын
Editing continuity missed a few times. Note how Paxman's jacket quickly switches from unbuttoned to buttoned to unbuttoned...
@seanolaoire77816 жыл бұрын
Woodland / Wiberg V Mc keown/ Devine Stoneman Thanks Psi 😉
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
Clarke v Peplow
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
At last, McKeown and Woodland face each other in the finals. This time just one will be the superior survivor, of Paxman.
@sevinm62616 жыл бұрын
dude where's levin?
@Sandra27HK6 жыл бұрын
More like Peplow+Wiberg+Woodland v. McKeown+Spintronics. (unless Levin gets another shower of VERY SPECIFIC U.S. questions then 3 v.3) :)
@sarah854r4h6 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Peplow he is really good!
@Sandra27HK6 жыл бұрын
Last unanswered question 'kawa' means 'river' in Japanese, not that Wiberg needed any help, but thanks anyway, question setters :P
@Gracken4206 жыл бұрын
"BrittEn" as an answer to a music round - take a shot
@GroovingPict6 жыл бұрын
died of alcohol poisoning...
@Arnoldiepin6 жыл бұрын
with an e not an o m8
@lcflngn6 жыл бұрын
Even I guessed that one ;)
@MS456366 жыл бұрын
i guess that every english composer answer and nailed this one, well chuffed with my performance.
@SP-qi8ur6 жыл бұрын
Britten
@thegeorgew19936 жыл бұрын
Merton are relentlessly joyless. Would much rather get a pint with Newcastle team.
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
George Washbourn And for that, the entire BBC will find you while going for a pint with them, drag you out and beat the crap out of you. Why? Because YOU DARED TO DESECRATE OXBRIDGE! *all while in your face and my finger almost up your nostril.* On a side note, take this comment with a grain of salt. It's satire
@castelodeossos3947 Жыл бұрын
@@adamwalker9796 It's not satire if it's explained.
@castelodeossos3947 Жыл бұрын
Mr Paxman actually saying 'I apologise' for fining a contestant for interrupting with a wrong answer (20:45). Just shows, he's 'gentlemanly' towards the female of the species, which is unforgivably sexist.
@jameshogan61422 жыл бұрын
what is much more difficult than answering even the most perplexing questions is trying to find the latest episode of University Challenge. Does anyone have a fool proof method of finding the most recent contest?
@yaorito12 жыл бұрын
Dave Garda's channel is up to date i think (as of 2021)
@jameshogan61422 жыл бұрын
@@yaorito1 Thanks I will try that.
@GroovingPict6 жыл бұрын
An average score of 255 before this round... thats just ridiculous. The other team couldnt match that total score even having played one game more.
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
...What?
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
*cough St. Johns
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
ITubaUTuba Where'd they get 255 from?
@GroovingPict6 жыл бұрын
what do you mean "where they get 255 from"? He says it right at the start that they have an accumulated score of 1020 from their first four matches.
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
GroovingPict Yes but this mentions an average score of 255.
@Typosflair6 жыл бұрын
Has Thomas actually contributed anything so far?
@vncntd39626 жыл бұрын
Not so much in this round but he has had his moments. What has made Merton formidable is that Peplow and Wiberg have been trading MVPs throughout the series, and they are always - always - ably backed up by their superb team captain.
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Vncnt D Like I said in their last QF match, you've got to hand it to Merton. They know their VPs. And just as St Peter's from the age of Loveday apparently had Superman on their team, Merton this year have Brainiac on their team.
@zomgpy68706 жыл бұрын
He got their first question, but apart from that... he did look the part in their QF against Edinburgh.
@lmonk95176 жыл бұрын
I think Thomas is officially the team mascot.
@areciboKCK6 жыл бұрын
The physics bonuses towards the end there were too damn easy for the first round of a school quiz let alone for a university quiz semis. Lazy setters!
@unclerogerANKI6 жыл бұрын
I was a about the wave the "MARRY ME NIELSEN" banner, but what if she freezes like that at the altar? Good match, shame on not knowing the lyrics to that REM masterpiece and for some false starts by Newcastle... Impressed with how quickly Wiberg could recognise the symbols of those US universities :O
@kazukonishimura30996 жыл бұрын
what about if she freezes on the operating theatre?
@unclerogerANKI6 жыл бұрын
Maybe she is not trying to become a surgeon
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Uncle Roger She isn't going by this exchange in their match against Fitzwilliam: Paxman: You're going to be a doctor aren't you? Neilsen (drowned out by the applause): Allegedly. And doctors don't do operations like ectomy's or tomy's.
@alejandroquesada6 жыл бұрын
Priest: - "Do you, Nielsen, Take Alejandro to be your lawfully wedded husband?" Nielsen: - "[...]" Me, sweating: - "...Uhm, honey?" XD
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
Alejandro Quesada Let's try another one shall we? Do you, Alejandro, take Leonie Woodland, as your lawfully wedded wife?
@kazukonishimura30996 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Wiberg has got a killer smile ;-) Would you marry me?
@pangolin5786 жыл бұрын
Apparently Paxo slipped up and gave out one of the answers during the music round
@InCa8616 жыл бұрын
Actual quote: "And finally, Aaron Copland. .....SHIT"
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
I dont get it. "And finally this composer." i dont get it
@InCa8616 жыл бұрын
I'm Jack There's nothing to get - it's what actually happened at the recording.
@pangolin5786 жыл бұрын
I'm Jack They edited it out of the televised version
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
Pangolin How did u guys know that happened tho? Still confused
@JungianHeights3 жыл бұрын
Why does she keep buzzing and then not answering? They know the rules and it’s incredibly frustrating to watch.
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
Based on the comment by the end, i think Paxman favours St. Johns over Merton
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
I'm Jack Of course he does. He is a Cambridge man after all.
@willhawthorne6 жыл бұрын
so, everyone - who's gonna win next week and by what margin?
@willhawthorne6 жыл бұрын
i'm going st john's ftw 205 - 190
@slowsatsuma32146 жыл бұрын
St Johns 222 - 185
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
T0y Lit St Johns can't win by 222-185. And no, I'm not saying that because I'm supporting Merton. I'm actually supporting both again. No. St. John's can't win by 222 because the scoring system goes up in fives. So they may win by 225.
@josephkarl20616 жыл бұрын
I'm going 185-160 in favour of St John's. I think the pressure will be on, and the questions difficult, so it won't be too high scoring.
@josephkarl20616 жыл бұрын
W H This is my other bet :-)
@folktheorem6 жыл бұрын
Woodland marry me
@xiao23106 жыл бұрын
Okay this comment is completely unrelated to the episode but Stone has a husband?
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
I'm Jack Perhaps. Given Edinburgh's average age.
@yaorito16 жыл бұрын
Now this is interesting. Looks really young, isn't it?
@visible50006 жыл бұрын
PLEASE STOP PUTTING WINNER IN THUMNNAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
@visible50006 жыл бұрын
Please, we have one episode left, please do not put the winner in the thumbnail, please confirm you will not do this
@IridescentEye6 жыл бұрын
Carbon 12 ..... A Mole ..... Avogadro ..... come on, give me a break .... GCSE level ....... remember, the posh kids always win.
@adamwalker97966 жыл бұрын
IridescentEye Of course they do. It's the law! *right up to your face with my finger right up your chin* And soon, University Challenge will be restricted to Oxbridge and London only!
@astralgen4 жыл бұрын
I love when Merton can't come up with Lenny Bruce and Wiberg throws out Leo Bloom and Woodland's like "Yeah, I've heard that name before." Yeah, cause he's the protagonist of Ulysses. She can name multiple poets from Shropshire and has an encyclopedic knowledge of minor figures from Greek mythology but doesn't recognize the main character from what might be the most famous novel written in English? How!?
@sethfulton46152 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are the smart one
@astralgen2 жыл бұрын
@@sethfulton4615 That is in no way the point I was trying to make, but thanks anyway
@castelodeossos3947 Жыл бұрын
Because it's one of the most inane pieces of literature in English ever published. Infra dig.
@JJsWonders Жыл бұрын
I’m sure some fine young man offered Nielsen some comfort……#hapaxlegomenom