Last year's University Challenge series was notable for the phenomenal knowledge of Gail Trimble , and also for the subsequent disqualification of her winning team from Corpus Christi College Oxford. This year I am proud to report that Emmanuel College Cambridge won the contest with team performances just as impressive as Corpus' last year. Emma lost their first round match but came back in remarkable style, and eventually embarrassed both Manchester University in the semis (315-120) and St John's College Oxford in the final (315-100). Their captain Alex Guttenplan was impressive, and has become a minor internet cult figure for being cute and for shutting Paxman up in one of the early rounds. Three cheers for Alex Guttenplan and Emmanuel College Cambridge!
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