University Challenge S46E35

Original air date 27.3.2017

[@ronancasey]

Well that decides it, my firstborn shall be named MONKMAN. All caps. Boy or girl.

[@patrickmonkman8151]

Keep the Monkman name going!

[@NoOriginalNameXD]

All caps when you spell the mans name

[@covooo315]

@@NoOriginalNameXD most unexpected DOOM reference ever

[@lepetitchat123]

How stupid

[@TheJohnCooperShow]

Why not call second kid #monkmania. Include the hashtag

[@minerdigger]

This is the battle you'll tell your kids and grand kids years from now.

[@Ana_crusis]

let's really *_really_* hope you're joking eh?

[@alexandermaau]

*WHAT, IS, MONKMAN* Here are just _some_ of the topics that he was knowledgeable on during the show: the Gunpowder Plot, French physicist Louis de Broglie, Battle of Flodden in 1513, Korean demilitarized zone, 1905 Nobel laureate Bertha von Suttner, Conway's cell simulation Game of Life, the word "zany" from some obscure Biron monologue in Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost (I'm an English teacher and I had _no_ clue on that question off the top of my head), the mathematician David Hilbert, the Japanese film (and eponymous psychological effect) Rashomon, the Latin phrase fiat lux Notice that _none_ of these are about *Economics*, his area of study (and presumably, specialty) Forget "breadth" of knowledge, this is like intergalactic space of knowledge...

[@nightowl7777]

Incredible & incredulous to watch. Thanks for that astounding compilation, Alexander Ma.

[@IamSuperEffective]

Joey Goldman still the GOAT tho

[@nisargbhatt4967]

@ XX, debatable.

[@jakey2938]

implying gutenplan didn't already have that title years ago

[@shanilmisra]

Comparable to Gail Trimble. These guys don't need google like the rest of their species.

[@megwood4556]

Bobby Seagull is an excellent leader, really encouraging and supportive.

[@muttley9520]

Agreed, he's very encouraging to his team.

[@MyBallsRBest]

Is that his real name?

[@Ana_crusis]

he's also a fictitious character from a children's novel

[@thechickennuggetoffate9139]

I 100% reccomend his book: "The life-changing magic of numbers"

[@abg5381]

he also has excellent fashion taste

[@CharlesDickens111]

Monkman will rule the world.

[@arunryan2726]

Charles Dickens Well said

[@Ana_crusis]

he's a comic drawing come to life

[@roomeri]

Probably the highest quality match of UC I've ever seen. Both teams were good, and there weren't that many starter questions Paxman wasn't interrupted on. Enjoyable.

[@sarah854r4h]

9:40 i just love how even Monkman's team is amazed by him

[@ReliefOrFight]

I love Monkman's magnanimous drink of water at 24:51, slowly retracting from his buzzer and taking a large, deliberate sip, resigning himself from the starter question, as if to say, "Aha, you see, I am but human!"... only to then be the member of his team to take a guess anyway! In my opinion, the greatest personality the show has ever had. Seagull also a top, top leader. Sad to see him go.

[@Foxhawk]

M O N K M A N I A

[@gethyper24]

Hapax Legonamanon.

[@EpicSuchti]

It's actually "hapax legomenon", I can give you no points for that, sorry.

[@WELLBRAN]

Stop trying to be clever. And get out more.

[@criticuttam]

Even Paxo was thoroughly enjoying this match. Truly an episode that will stand the test of times!

[@ladylecter636]

One of my favourite things about this programme is how Paxman acts as though most of the answers are obvious, despite being the one with the answers in his hand.

[@slightlygrouchy]

Is it me or did Paxman actually look a little sad at the end? I certainly am. Team Emma was absolutely magnificent throughout the series and I cannot bear to see them go. Psi, thank you for the upload, you wonderful, wonderful man.

[@nightowl7777]

Lovely article in The Guardian today written about this "clash of the titans" -- heartwarming & interesting. "Monkman v Seagull: friendship is winner in University Challenge showdown" www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/mar/28/erik-monkman-vs-bobby-seagull-friendship-winner-university-challenge-showdown

[@nisargbhatt4967]

Damn! Seagull is 33, wtf!

[@sirhumphreyappleby8399]

Cosgrove is pissing himself every time Munkman talks.

[@orangeblubber2181]

Can’t get over the fact that Bruno’s dressed like he’s just rolled out of bed on a Saturday morning......😊

[@lcflngn]

I will miss Emmanuel SO much! Best "team" effort ever. What a great crew! Still can't say I'm not looking forward to more Monkman. Semis are so hard! Thanks so much for the consistent uploads, this US lady needs respite from #russiagate, omg...

[@tanyac34]

This should have been a final. Such an amazing match. Two amazingly worthy teams. Feel Terrible to see Team Emma go. But I love the Monkman and Seagull friendship.

[@stephenbeck7222]

Assuming Goldman and Team Balliol can dispatch Edinburgh next week, they should provide a stellar final rematch of the quarterfinal between Wolfson and Balliol. Balliol has dominated every team so far except for Wolfson.

[@BentCarlChristensen]

2017: Goldman, Monkman, Seagull and Venkatesh

[@הללבלוך]

Monkman is hectic!! Even his team mates are shaking their head in disbelief

[@nightowl7777]

He is so intense -- which is certainly a good quality to possess. Monkman is outstanding.

[@dww2002]

All three of his teammates were in stunned disbelief after 'PEACE!'

[@daltonriser1125]

He is definitely chaotic neutral

[@bubbletea8734]

This show makes me feel stupid

[@swanronson173]

If we could somehow tap the energy of Monkman's intensity and Seagull's cheerful enthusiasm we could power the world for centuries to come.

[@anisha6220]

At 26:10 you can see Emmanuel's pain at the sound of 'Rashomon' .

[@TheShanks]

Haha, Monkman always look in pain when answering.

[@jsteele927]

I'm sorry but infinity war has nothing on this.

[@stylus59]

What's Brexit to this? I mean, this is THE defining event of our generation. P.S. Monkman's unstoppable now. I'll bet on his team as series champions.

[@Frabjous1]

I'd like to think he's unstoppable, but in the final he's going up against the only person on any of the teams this year who can match him. Watch Goldman in the semifinal match, and you'll see just how great a force will be colliding with the Monkman Wall next week.

[@dolltearsheet1874]

I have a question: how does a human being, especially when they're this young, become so knowledgeable? I know it's easier now with Wikipedia etc, but where does someone start in order to achieve this kind of breadth of knowledge?

[@imokin86]

Read and always be curious

[@brownie3454]

a solid education and pedagogy

[@elitaerms]

be white

[@castelodeossos3947]

IMHO, the UC teams depend on good schooling prior to university, as well as interest. Some people are interested in everything and just devour information, and because of their interest, they remember it. Such omnivorous interest is not a necessary corollary of intelligence, however, although intelligence is a necessary corollary of such interest.

[@arts_ambassador]

Derek Parfit, 1942-2017, one of the leading moral philosophers of our time, whose work 'Reasons and Persons' was mentioned in this episode. P.S. Thanks for the upload, including the occasionally very useful subtitles!

[@adamrules01]

I don't even know what the fuck he is asking yet alone produce an answer.

[@dipeshb_]

Emmanuel did not get the mathematics and physics starters. They would've won if they had been a little quicker.

[@nightowl7777]

CANADA is cheering loudly for Wolfson-Cambridge. You can do it guys!! °⌣° Another brilliant match -- sorry to see Emmanuel leave.

[@nightowl7777]

P.S. Lovely article in The Guardian today written about this "clash of the titans" -- heartwarming & interesting. "Monkman v Seagull: friendship is winner in University Challenge showdown" www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/mar/28/erik-monkman-vs-bobby-seagull-friendship-winner-university-challenge-showdown

[@lizclegg7556]

Many thanks for the superfast upload. Much appreciated.

[@martinmason5008]

This was indeed one of the best ever UCs. Paxman enthused the same. And what gracious sportsmanship. All played their part and contributed well. And it was great entertainment. A classic .

[@keneblana]

The quality on display in every respect here, students and production particularly, are outstanding

[@JMG_86]

Monkman is great but his pronunciation of terms leaves a lot of to be desired.

[@aaronlewis8948]

You do realize he's from Canada and not from Britain? Americans and Canadians pronounce words differently from the British.

[@borgw]

Monkman is on another level.

[@paulabraham2550]

"... this time with three cities or towns highlighted, all of which have names ..... which when translated into English have a word or concept in common. You have to identify them." When they stated to identify the cities Paxman replied "That isn`t what I asked you for. What I asked you for was the concept." At the very least the question was ambiguous, but I`d argue that it wasn`t even that - the plural "them" clearly refers to the plural cities. "You have to identify IT" would have been better though it was anyway very poorly structured.

[@AH-rh9eb]

Didn't Monkman understand the concept when he said "peace" to the first one?

[@paulabraham2550]

That was a different question: "What is the single English word that translates the name element that these cities have in common?". The bonus should have been phrased like that too

[@arts_ambassador]

I agree ('them' referred to the concepts in each of the three questions, hence the plural; it was an ambiguous reference at best). However, whoever comes up with the questions is doing a terrific (and febrific?) job. Cosgrove impressed with the dimensionality of the physical constants here - just 'getting' the question was hard enough for me. Some of the Britten was absolutely divine.

[@stephenbeck7222]

The physical constants was pretty easy to understand. The difficulty was in remembering the actual units for the 1st two (notice how quickly the whole team got the 3rd one).

[@stephenbeck7222]

Also, LOL to Monkman immediately going with "Eternal City" for the 2nd bonus as if the word Rome itself has ever had any connection to any word meaning Eternal.

[@hashtag_thisguy]

And then here's me trying to remember what frikin day of the week it is...

[@letMeSayThatInIrish]

14:45 Seagull: "...in 1976, is communism still around then?"

[@BM-yc8eg]

Paul Cosgrove just has such a lovely trustworthy face and demeanour

[@nutellalatte7522]

The Seagull-Monkman friendship is goals 😄

[@lawyerportal5226]

Barton singer is underrated

[@timothycassel5315]

OK Monkman is just unfair

[@leopoldopetrieska6564]

great match, but i have to say i cringed when emmanuel cambridge answered "tolstoi"

[@castelodeossos3947]

Their literary guesses are often completely off.

[@MultiVince95]

Monday 27th March 2017

[@deprivalli]

hahah, the hoodie barton-singer is wearing is such a trueblood flashback. monkman & co are breaking my heart once again since jesus and warwick! one of the best matches, for sure.

[@SDSen]

I just love the way Monkman repeats his answer to himself if he gets it right. True entertainer!

[@geraldine5967]

How do they manage to excel in their own field and know all about other topics? I am just so surprised, I can barely manage to study for all my courses during a semester

[@215Gallagher]

Thanks for all the University Challenge episodes, we don't have it in Australia, the best we've got is The Chase Australia with Anne and Mark, says a lot about broadcasting down under where My Kitchen Rules rules.

[@ipg616]

This should have been the final. I wouldn't have cared about the winner.

[@CC-yn3fz]

The Wolfson team at 9:41 😂😂😂

[@michaelfisher7159]

The battle of the Goliaths. Then. Now. Forever

[@kathirvelav]

paxman summed it all in the end very well...this is indeed clash of titans...

[@parkviewmo]

Two of my favorite teams. Hill almost pulled it out for Emmanuel. Onward Mr. Monkman and Wolfson. Thank you for upload this delightful competition.

[@WELLBRAN]

Emmanuel college were waiting for monkman with pickaxe handles and baseball bats in a dark alleyway in Cambridge one night...They "done" him

[@xx_faze_rolf_xxl4029]

You can't F U C C wit the M O N K

[@SDSen]

This was an eye opener episode. Just goes to show they are all human afterall, & they're only easy if you know them. I didn't expect to see Monkman stumped so many times even on Maths related question thanks to Cosgrove and Yang they pulled through. Monkman was good but he did struggle a fair bit. I think unless something drastic happens if Goldman reaches the finals they should win if up against Monkman's team. Goldman is on fire right now. I liked Singer here too he did well for his team

[@josephkarl2061]

Bugger. Really wanted Emmanuel to go through. Ah well, Wolfson ftw in this series, I think...

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

Omg Monkman vs Seagull

[@alexandercummins]

6:27 Chaudhri "ahh fuck"

[@calvinminer4365]

I just want to walk onto the stage and help Bruno Barton-Singer get his sweatshirt right.

[@sammysouth8372]

Cosgrove is convinced there's something wrong with Monkman and he's right. That sideways smile when introducing himself said so much.

[@byzantinegold]

There's something right about monkman

[@happyvalleyroses8145]

it was thrilling!!!

[@JMG_86]

13:03 With a vengeance!

[@BlueBlazer47]

I love Monkman, even though he wrongfooted me (I'm from Wiltshire but lived for six years in Dorset, and changed my answer from Dorset to Wiltshire!). He is VFM.🙂

[@user-sl8gg2zk3g]

Thanks for the quick upload

[@fantbar]

Duel of titans. I didn't want any of them to lose. Unfortunately, Emanuel-Cambridge had to go: an excellent team and an excellent battle.

[@babbahassa]

Bobby Seagull! I recognize him he’s really clever

[@BOBBYSEAGULLTV]

thank you :)

[@castelodeossos3947]

Mr Seagull is far more than that, for many are really clever. He's entirely unpretentious, with an innocence to his enthusiasm that indicates a generosity and good naturedness. Have met many of Indian heritage with that particularly charming trait.

[@TheJohnCooperShow]

Well that decides it, I’m calling my first born #monkmania and including the hashtag

[@ketgremlin8776]

Monkman is a very handsome man. Good bone structure

[@mpking-ey7ys]

I have grown to like Monkman over the months.

[@scabthecat]

bobby seagull is a great name.

[@JJdakilla]

great match. I didn't realise Emmanuel was losing until the very end. Very sad indeef to see them go. I was very sceptical about Seagull's leadership style in the early matches but at this point I think that he's brought out the best in all of them.

[@PabloAmpuero]

What.A.Match!!!! Thanks for the upload!!

[@Thebluecowstory]

Fancy not knowing it was Wilfred Owen, I thought that was the most obvious one...

[@milenaferraz5071]

Wait, I know that guy.. from the netflix series! Indian Matchmaker

[@arcanechili]

What always amazes me on episodes like this is when a team turns in as stunningly good a performance as Emmanuel does here, and they _still_lose...

[@arunryan2726]

Who came here for monkman 😂😂😂

[@beaminge]

Monkman is quite possibly the most impressive individual contestant I've ever seen on the show.

[@sammysouth8372]

that’s because you never saw gail trimble.

[@koipen]

5:50 cheeky Paxman

[@elisabethmayela7160]

Thank you👍

[@prison505break]

what a match. Monkman definitely *seagulled* the deal at the end.

[@GRAND4x4AutoAccessories]

What a great match! Thanks for the upload.

[@fhurley8447]

I love Monkman

[@paulamarglin811]

Thanks for the great show!

[@sethrobbins7043]

Wowza! Great match!

[@ianker7143]

14:25 First time I've ever seen mention of one of my favourite philosophers, Leszek Kolakowski. My favourite quote: "It may well be that the impossible at any given moment can become possible only by being stated at a time when it is impossible" In simple terms - if you don't ask, you don't get!

[@louisericketts6738]

two of the best teams ever.

[@FarChu215]

This is the battle of human googles

[@Moamanly]

Justifiable praise for the irrepressible Monkman but i thought Hill was magnificent in a losing cause.

[@numbo655]

Love these teams

[@josef9988]

I´m not dumb, I´m not dumb,I´m not dumb,I´m not dumb,I´m not dumb,I´m not dumb,I´m not dumb ... OMG I'm so dumb or they know a ridicule number of facts

[@calvinchow160]

At 24:49 it sounded like he said 15 milli molar, but from the answer he gives later on, only did I realise he actually said 50 milli molar. I thought he didn't speak quite clearly enough :/

[@izzymurrell8723]

Monkman needs to be protected

[@Yashmnash]

This has got to be my new favourite episode

[@Sungyc1]

Can anyone stop the Monk?

[@TheBitcoinArmy]

no man can stop monk

[@limbyron8713]

TheBitcoinArmy goldman

[@TheBitcoinArmy]

yeah goldman is a potential threat for sure

[@liamdoherty5071]

Edinburgh have...and I hope they beat Balliol. I hate Balliol.

[@yoiki2897]

When you knew something Monkman didn't.

[@alainpannetier2543]

Noticed that too: e.g. Frans Hals, new, white.

[@justang8490]

Yoiki that is impossible

[@liamhirst5365]

East lmao

[@jamesgronseth9544]

About 25:30, Europa was the right answer as it is the smaller Galilean moon but Europa is not larger than our moon, it is slightly smaller. Just a slight mistake in the question I suppose or maybe I misheard it.

[@PsychedelicDug]

That "whatever gender" line at the end was a bit unnecessary

[@castelodeossos3947]

He said 'guys' and in this day and age, one has to be careful, especially since there have been transwomen playing too.

[@sizzledem1]

Herbert West does it again!!

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

Can’t Barton-Singer sort his hoodie out, not sure why it annoyed me so much.