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Only Connect

59 Episoden21/12/2009

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Episode 1
S0 · E1 · 21/12/2009 · 29 min

Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Rugby Boys

The Crossworders, champions of series one, return to challenge the kings of series two, the Rugby Boys.

Episode 2
S0 · E2 · 15/11/2010 · 29 min

Children in Need Special: Wheel Men v Larks

The cunning wiles of the Wheel Men (Rev Richard Coles, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) take on the combined brains of the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).

Episode 3
S0 · E3 · 10/01/2011 · 29 min

Champion of Champions: Gamblers v Epicureans

The Gamblers, the winners of series three, square up to the Epicureans, the winners of series four.

Episode 4
S0 · E4 · 17/01/2011 · 29 min

University Challenge Special: Crossworders v University Challengers

Undefeated champions of champions, the Crossworders, risk their reputation by confronting the awesome brainpower of the University Challengers, captained by the illustrious Alex Guttenplan.

Episode 5
S0 · E5 · 14/03/2011 · 29 min

Comic Relief Special: Treesome v Larks

The Treesome (Brian Sewell, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) lock intellectual brains with the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).

Episode 6
S0 · E6 · 14/11/2011 · 29 min

Children in Need Special: Great Believers v Free Speakers

The cunning wiles of the Great Believers (Nick Hornby, Dame Joan Bakewell, and John Lloyd) take on the combined brains of the Free Speakers (Ian Hislop, Simon Singh, and John Sessions).

Episode 7
S0 · E7 · 12/12/2011 · 29 min

Wall Night 1 (1)

Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.

Episode 8
S0 · E8 · 12/12/2011 · 29 min

Wall Night 1 (2)

The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

Episode 9
S0 · E9 · 02/01/2012 · 29 min

Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Epicureans

Series 3 & 4 champions the Epicureans take on Series 1 & 2 champions the Crossworders.

Episode 10
S0 · E10 · 09/01/2012 · 29 min

Mastermind Special: Crossworders v Masterminders

A trio of Mastermind series winners take on Only Connect champions the Crossworders.

Episode 11
S0 · E11 · 30/01/2012 · 29 min

Wall Night 2 (1)

Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.

Episode 12
S0 · E12 · 30/01/2012 · 29 min

Wall Night 2 (2)

The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament featuring seasoned Only Connect teams, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

Episode 13
S0 · E13 · 19/03/2012 · 29 min

Sport Relief Special: Cutters v Backhanders

The Cutters (Nick Hornby, Mark Gatiss, and Samira Ahmed) take on the combined wits of the Backhanders (Ian Hislop, Stephen Mangan, and Allison Pearson).

Episode 14
S0 · E14 · 12/11/2012 · 29 min

Children in Need Special: Goldfingers v Fowls

The cunning wiles of the Goldfingers (Charlie Higson, Daisy Goodwin, and Matthew Parris) take on the combined brains of the Fowls (Rosie Boycott, Richard Osman, and Clarke Carlisle).

Episode 15
S0 · E15 · 07/01/2013 · 29 min

Champion of Champions: Analysts v Scribes

Series 5 champions the Analysts take on Series 6 champions the Scribes in a bid to be named Only Connect Champion of Champions.

Episode 16
S0 · E16 · 14/01/2013 · 29 min

Special: Eggheads v Davids

Three Eggheads take on three champion captains all called David.

Episode 17
S0 · E17 · 11/03/2013 · 29 min

Comic Relief Special 2013: Neuromantics v Muppets

The Neuromantics (Charlie Higson, Rufus Hound, and Baroness Susan Greenfield) take on the combined wits of the Muppets (David Mitchell, Rosie Boycott, and Bill Turnbull).

Episode 18
S0 · E18 · 11/11/2013 · 29 min

Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding Team

The Balding Team (Clare Balding, Clive Anderson, and Sir Simon Jenkins) take on the Scrabblers (Alice Arnold, Konnie Huq, and John Finnemore).

Episode 19
S0 · E19 · 17/03/2014 · 29 min

Sport Relief Special: Scribblers v Terriers

The Scribblers (Alice Arnold, Charlie Brooker, and Ed Smith) take on the Terriers (Clare Balding, Val McDermid, and Joshua Levine).

Episode 20
S0 · E20 · 10/11/2014 · 29 min

Children in Need Special: Noggins v Curiosities

The Noggins (Robert Peston, Patrick Marber, and Sophie Grigson), face the Curiosities (Kevin Eldon, Professor Steve Jones, and Kate Mosse).

Episode 21
S0 · E21 · 09/03/2015 · 29 min

Comic Relief Special: Waterbabies v Tillers

The Waterbabies (Reeta Chakrabarti, Tom Holland, and captain Patrick Marber) compete against the Tillers (Katie Derham, Steve Pemberton, and their captain, Professor Steve Jones).

Episode 22
S0 · E22 · 09/11/2015 · 29 min

Children in Need Special: Music Monkeys v Chess Pieces

The Music Monkeys, featuring captain David Baddiel with Clemency Burton-Hill and Philip Hensher, square up to the Chess Pieces, a team lead by Hugh Dennis and featuring Bonnie Greer and AN Wilson.

Episode 23
S0 · E23 · 14/03/2016 · 29 min

Sport Relief Special: Royal III v BBC

The Royal III - David Baddiel, Dr John Cooper Clarke, and Philippa Gregory - square up to the BBC - Hugh Dennis, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Lynne Truss.

Episode 24
S0 · E24 · 18/12/2018 · 30 min

Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String Section

Series 9 champions the Europhiles take on Series 11 winners the String Section.

Episode 25
S0 · E25 · 19/12/2018 · 30 min

Sport Special: Footballers v Korfballers

The Footballers and Korfballers return for a very special one-off sports special.

Episode 26
S0 · E26 · 20/12/2018 · 30 min

Family Special: Lasletts v Meeples

The Lasletts and Meeples return for a special family edition.

Episode 27
S0 · E27 · 25/12/2018 · 30 min

Quiz Special: QI Elves v Inquisitors

The QI Elves and Inquisitors compete in a special edition of the quiz.

Episode 28
S0 · E28 · 30/12/2019 · 30 min

Travel Special: Globetrotters v Eurovisionaries

Two former teams with a connection to travel return.

Episode 29
S0 · E29 · 01/01/2020 · 30 min

Happy Hour Special: Alesmen v Cosmopolitans

Two former teams with a connection to drinks return for a happy hour special.

Episode 30
S0 · E30 · 02/01/2020 · 30 min

Education: Clareites v Beaks

Two former teams with a connection to education return for a special.

Episode 31
S0 · E31 · 03/01/2020 · 30 min

Champion of Champions: Verbivores v Escapologists

Series 12 champions the Verbivores take on series 13 champions the Escapologists.

Episode 32
S0 · E32 · 29/12/2020 · 30 min

Christmas Special: Edwards Family v Wrights

Two favourite family teams from previous series return for a family-themed Christmas special.

Episode 33
S0 · E33 · 30/12/2020 · 30 min

North and South Special: Scunthorpe Scholars v Oxonians

Two favourite teams from previous series – one from the north and one from the south - return for a very special episode with a geographical flavour.

Episode 34
S0 · E34 · 31/12/2020 · 30 min

Doctors Special: Medics v Gallifreyans

Six favourite contestants from previous series return for a one-off special themed around doctors.

Episode 35
S0 · E35 · 01/01/2021 · 30 min

Music Special: Festival Fans v Choristers

Two favourite teams from previous series return for a very special musical episode.

Christmas Special: Turophiles v Corkscrews
S0 · E36 · 27/12/2021 · 30 min

Christmas Special: Turophiles v Corkscrews

Two favourite teams from previous series return for an evening of cheese, wine, and Christmas quizzing.

The Birds and the Bees Special: Birdwatchers v Beekeepers
S0 · E37 · 28/12/2021 · 30 min

The Birds and the Bees Special: Birdwatchers v Beekeepers

Two teams from previous series – the Birdwatchers and the Beekeepers - return for a special episode.

Cold Special: Nordiphiles v Apres Skiers
S0 · E38 · 29/12/2021 · 30 min

Cold Special: Nordiphiles v Apres Skiers

The Nordiphiles and Apres Skiers return for a very special and chilly episode.

Champion of Champions: 007s v Puzzle Hunters
S0 · E39 · 30/12/2021 · 30 min

Champion of Champions: 007s v Puzzle Hunters

Series 15's champions, the 007s, take on Series 16's champions, the Puzzle Hunters.

Christmas Special: Polyhymnians v Channel Islanders
S0 · E40 · 23/12/2022

Christmas Special: Polyhymnians v Channel Islanders

It's Christmas (special) time! Mistletoe and wine, boughs of holly, jolly teams from yesteryear oozing Christmas spirit and eager to tuck into some delicious questions.

Mystery Special: Endeavours v Whodunnits
S0 · E41 · 26/12/2022

Mystery Special: Endeavours v Whodunnits

It’s a mystery-themed special, and two teams emerge from the mists of time to attempt to solve a series of mysterious puzzles.

Love Special: Part-Time Poets v Romantics
S0 · E42 · 27/12/2022

Love Special: Part-Time Poets v Romantics

In this love-themed special, two teams from previous series have been lured out of retirement by the prospect of some lovely questions.

Champion of Champions: Dicers v Data Wizards
S0 · E43 · 28/12/2022

Champion of Champions: Dicers v Data Wizards

Two all-conquering teams from previous series battle for the title of champion of champions – the Dicers (Series 14) and the Data Wizards (Series 17).

Christmas Special: Relatives v Muppets
S0 · E44 · 19/12/2023 · 28 min

Christmas Special: Relatives v Muppets

A special festive edition, where two family teams return for a yuletide battle of wits.

Fashion Special: Dandies v Peacocks
S0 · E45 · 20/12/2023 · 28 min

Fashion Special: Dandies v Peacocks

Two fashionable teams from yesteryear return to strut their stuff.

★ 6.0 · 1 Bewertungen
Boxing Special: Wrestlers v Arrowheads
S0 · E46 · 26/12/2023 · 29 min

Boxing Special: Wrestlers v Arrowheads

There’s been a mix-up, but never mind: two ‘sporting’ teams from previous series have returned to fight it out.

★ 10.0 · 1 Bewertungen
Politics Special: Politicians v Activists
S0 · E47 · 28/12/2023 · 28 min

Politics Special: Politicians v Activists

Previous contestants return – professional politicians, including a real, live Conservative MP (correct at time of recording), face a team of activists.

Royal Special: Vikings v Antiquarians
S0 · E48 · 23/12/2024 · 29 min

Royal Special: Vikings v Antiquarians

Two teams from previous series return for a battle royal, and the questions are as tricky as ever.

Christmas Special: Mothers Ruined v Godyn Family
S0 · E49 · 24/12/2024 · 29 min

Christmas Special: Mothers Ruined v Godyn Family

It’s Christmas, and two family teams return for Only Connect’s most Christmassy Christmas special yet.

Books Special: Orwellians v Jillies
S0 · E50 · 26/12/2024 · 29 min

Books Special: Orwellians v Jillies

Two teams from previous series, both taking their names from giants of literature, face fiendish, bookish questions.

BBC Special: Bankers v Science Writers
S0 · E51 · 27/12/2024 · 29 min

BBC Special: Bankers v Science Writers

Teams from the first series return to celebrate 60 years of BBC Two.

★ 6.0 · 1 Bewertungen
Transatlantic Special: Cinephiles v Harlequins
S0 · E52 · 30/12/2024 · 29 min

Transatlantic Special: Cinephiles v Harlequins

Anything and everything relating to the ‘special relationship’ is on the cards, as two British quizzers and their US captain take on a British captain and his two US teammates.

★ 7.0 · 1 Bewertungen
Single Special: Brews v Irregulars
S0 · E53 · 31/12/2024 · 29 min

Single Special: Brews v Irregulars

It’s the ‘single special’, celebrating singles, solos, and everything that comes in groups of one.

★ 6.0 · 1 Bewertungen
Sounds Special: Record Collectors v Jukeboxers
S0 · E54 · 01/01/2025 · 30 min

Sounds Special: Record Collectors v Jukeboxers

Two teams from previous series return, but there’s a twist to the format – nearly all the questions are audio only.

★ 5.0 · 1 Bewertungen
Champion of Champions: Strigiformes v Thrifters
S0 · E55 · 02/01/2025 · 29 min

Champion of Champions: Strigiformes v Thrifters

It’s everyone’s dream to be a champion, and it’s every champion’s dream to beat another champion. Now is their chance.

The Only Connect Pub Quiz: Hopsters v Taverners
S0 · E56 · 23/12/2025 · 29 min

The Only Connect Pub Quiz: Hopsters v Taverners

Charge your glasses, it’s the Only Connect Pub Quiz! The format has been tweaked, and the budget has been blown on several packs of pork scratchings.

Christmas Special: Whitcombes v Gardners
S0 · E57 · 24/12/2025 · 29 min

Christmas Special: Whitcombes v Gardners

It’s Christmas, and two families from series gone by have battled traffic jams and rail replacement bus services to come together and play an exasperating game.

Law Special: Cartophiles v Harmonics
S0 · E58 · 30/12/2025 · 29 min

Law Special: Cartophiles v Harmonics

The law is under the spotlight in this episode. As indeed is a judge’s wig, which turns out to be surprisingly itchy.

Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v Ramblers
S0 · E59 · 31/12/2025 · 29 min

Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v Ramblers

Ever wondered who would triumph if the winners of the third-place play-off from one series took on the winners of the play-off from another?

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