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UNIVERSITY Challenge viewers could not contain their laughter during the latest episode for a rather rude reason. The BBC Two quiz favourite aired last night amid a major BBC shake-up which has seen its regular quiz show Monday format axed.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is finally going into production on But When We Dance, the feature-length Parkinson’s drama penned by Esio Trot writer Paul Mayhew-Archer.

Prince Harry reportedly had an outburst after Prince William confessed he 'didn't want to be king'. Despite their close bond as children, the now-estranged royal brothers have always been on different life paths.

The Vicar of Dibley is a beloved Christmas classic, but some of the cast have faced tough times off-screen.The BBC comedy, which first aired from 1994 to 2007, still has a loyal fanbase who love to see reruns on TV. The show centred around Reverend Geraldine Granger (Dawn French), the first female vicar in the quiet village of Dibley, and featured a host of talented actors playing unforgettable characters. In addition to the main cast, stars like Miranda Hart, Mel Giedroyc and Peter Capaldi made appearances.

A new era begins on classic TV quiz show University Challenge this week, with new presenter Amol Rajan at the helm. BBC man Amol has taken over the hotseat from long-standing quizmaster Jeremy Paxman who announced his retirement from University Challenge last year.

BBC quiz show University Challenge has been given a fresh new look with a new host as filming gets underway in Salford. And bosses have revealed that questions are getting 'harder'.

Gwyneth Paltrow, 50, has denied in court that she had been engaging in "risky behaviour" leading up to a ski collision she was involved in at a Utah ski resort in 2016. At the time, Gwyneth was skiing with her two children, Moses, 16, and Apple, 18, whom she shares with ex-husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. She told the court: "I was not engaging in any risky behaviour.

Naman Ramachandran Channel 4’s “Derry Girls” and the BBC’s “This is Going to Hurt” and “The Traitors” have won the top honors at the U.K.’s annual Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards. “Derry Girls” won best comedy and best writer for Lisa McGee and the stars of “This is Going to Hurt,” Ben Whishaw and Ambika Mod won best actor and best actress. The most popular new reality show on British television, “The Traitors,” won best entertainment title. Other BBC shows among the awards were “Sherwood,” which won best drama, “The Real Mo Farah” best documentary mini series and “Frozen Planet II” best documentary.

Channel 4 has paid tribute to the “wonderful and generous” PR exec Lesley Land, who died unexpectedly last week.

Ozzy Osbourne‘s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, saying: “Suddenly, your life just stops — life as you knew it.”Osbourne made the comment during a recent interview with broadcaster Jeremy Paxman — who also suffers from the disease — for his ITV documentary Paxman: Putting Up With Parkinson’s. Speaking about the family’s experience, Osbourne said: “I just think of my husband who was very energetic, loved to go out for walks, did a two-hour show on stage every night, running around like a crazy man.”“When I look at my husband, my heart breaks for him. I’m sad for myself to see him that way, but what he goes through is worse.

Sharon Osbourne is getting candid about her own grief surrounding husband Ozzy Osbourne's Parkinson's diagnosis. «I just think of my husband, who was very energetic, loved to go out for walks, did a two-hour show on stage every night, running around like a crazy man,» she tells English broadcaster Jeremy Paxman in ITV's . «Suddenly, your life just stops — life as you knew it.» She goes on, «When I look at my husband, my heart breaks for him.

Sharon Osbourne, 69, has opened up about her husband's heartbreaking neurological disorder in a new interview with journalist Jeremy Paxman. READ: Ozzy Osbourne opens up about Parkinson's as he says he 'doesn't want to die in America'The X Factor star gave a moving account on how her life has been derailed since her husband Ozzy Osbourne, 73, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

Jeremy Paxman is known for his roles as the presenter of Newsnight and University Challenge during his career at the BBC which began back in 1972.He joined University Challenge as the show's host when the programme was revived in the early 90s, showcasing intellectual talent from the UK's top universities.The presenter announced in August this year that he would be stepping down from the role as the host of University Challenge after 29 years, which is the longest running quiz show in the BBC's history.It has since been announced that fellow BBC journalist Amol Rajan will replace Mr Paxman as the show's presenter.But why did Jeremy Paxman quit University Challenge? Here's everything you need to know.Mr Paxman announced that he was leaving the show in August due to his battle with Parkinson's disease.The news of the University Challenge host's departure came one year on from Mr Paxman's Parkinson's diagnosis.He said at the time his symptoms were “currently mild” but it appears he had taken the decision to quit the show to lighten his workload.He added that he decided to quit the show as it will become obvious to viewers that there is something "unusual" about him."I think I've been doing University Challenge for about 29 years, which is a very, very long time - too long really," he said. "I always think that if you're scared of making a decision, do it."The University Challenge people have been brilliant but I do think that I ought to stop doing it.

UNIVERSITY Challenge fans were left seriously distracted by a contestant's appearance this week. Monday night saw the latest episode of the BBC Two quiz show air, with teams from Glasgow and Belfast going head-to-head.

READ MORE: Amol Rajan confirmed as new University Challenge host as Jeremy Paxman quitsHe ended up in A&E where the doctor told him he suspected he had Parkinson's."It was completely out of the blue," the broadcaster told The Guardian.He went on: "I'd gone straight down on my hooter, which, as you can see, is not small. Cuts all over the place.

BBC news presenter and editor has been diagnosed with Parkinson's after struggling to open a Waitrose bag, which follows on from Jeremy Paxman's diagnosis. The former BBC News Europe and North America editor Mark Mardell, 65, has revealed his diagnosis to the world while appearing on Roger Bolton's Beeb Watch podcast.Speaking to the host he said: "I'm feeling fine and dandy, but I have to share with you that I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which means my voice is rather strange and weak...

READ MORE: Amol Rajan confirmed as new University Challenge host as Jeremy Paxman quits The Bedford native studied linguistics with Japanese, while his co-star Elizabeth Lamb opted for a Masters course in film theory and practice.Their frosty dynamic had viewers fuming as Keay ignored Lamb’s answers as the team conferred on the tough questions put to them.One Twitter user wrote: “Every series of University Challenge there’s a man who doesn’t listen to the woman on his team.”As another fumed: “F***’s sake Keay try actually listening to Lamb please!”Another argued: “Keay needs to listen to Lamb and say what she tells him instead of what he wants to say.”“Will Keay please listen to Lamb? She’s giving him far more answers than the other two on the team, but of course she’s not a man so what does she know?” a fourth viewer said.During the episode, Lamb kept trying to tell Keay that the answer to one question was ‘Cannes’ – but he repeatedly said ‘The Cannes’ instead.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. One fan giggled at the exchange: “If they were married they’d be getting divorced in the morning!” as another said: “I don’t think Lamb will ever talk to Keay again…”As captain, Keay was responsible for giving answers to Jeremy, but his refusal to defer to his team-mates or even listen to their input had some viewers questioning why he was elected as spokesperson.“How was Keay picked as captain?” one baffled fan asked with a cry-laughing emoji.“Corruption!” someone else laughed.READ NEXT: University Challenge host Bamber Gascoigne dies aged 87 after short illness University Challenge star reveals he was kicked off Hinge for catfish rumours Jeremy

UNIVERSITY Challenge viewers have all said the same thing as Jeremy Paxman kicked off his last ever series. Earlier this month, Jeremy, 72, announced the new series would be his last, after 28 years as host.

Anita Rani recently revealed she hasn't yet turned to Who Wants To A Millionaire? host Jeremy Clarkson for advice.Confident in her own abilities, the 44-year-old Countryfile star told The Daily Star exclusively: "I haven’t caught up with him, but I like his farming show."It comes as Anita calls on TV bosses to give more women jobs presenting quiz shows ­after University Challenge hired Amol Rajan last week to replace Jeremy Paxman.A sexism row erupted after it was reported Paxman’s understudies Emma Barnett, 37, and Samira Ahmed, 54, were promised auditions which failed to materialise.She says: “These opportunities don’t come around very often. I’ve wanted to do a quiz for ages.“Something as iconic as Millionaire, the same brand, deciding to do an offshoot is a dream come true.“And how many women present quiz shows? I don’t know why it’s ­taken so long.But straight-talking former Strictly semi-finalist Anita has no plans to go down the cheesy catchphrase route.She adds: “I was like, ‘I’ve got a quiz show, what am I going to do – wink?’ The wink is gone.”This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Anita Rani has revealed she hasn't yet turned to Who Wants To A Millionaire? host Jeremy Clarkson for advice.Confident in her own abilities, the 44-year-old Countryfile star, who is launching spin-off show Fastest Finger First on Bank Holiday Monday, says: "I haven’t caught up with him, but I like his farming show."It comes as Anita calls on TV bosses to give more women jobs presenting quiz shows ­after University Challenge hired Amol Rajan last week to replace Jeremy Paxman.READ MORE: Countryfile's Anita Rani vamps it up in plunging ensemble for All Star MusicalsA sexism row erupted after it was reported Paxman’s understudies Emma Barnett, 37, and Samira Ahmed, 54, were promised auditions which failed to materialise.She says: “These opportunities don’t come around very often. I’ve wanted to do a quiz for ages.“Something as iconic as Millionaire, the same brand, deciding to do an offshoot is a dream come true.“And how many women present quiz shows? I don’t know why it’s ­taken so long.“It’s the question we keep asking ourselves.“Women are ready.

MICHAEL DEACON, British author and political journalist, has revealed that he once appeared on University Challenge and couldn’t believe what Jeremy Paxman was wearing behind the desk. In a recent column in The Telegraph, the columnist shared that he once took part in the Christmas series of University Challenge two years ago, and said he was "absolutely hopeless." Michael went on to explain that during the episode he appeared on, he was shocked to find out that the only part of the suit Jeremy wore was the jacket.