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The fiendishly difficult quiz show in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge.

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47 episodes

S0 E1 · Crossworders v Rugby Boys: The Champion of Champions

Quiz in which connections are made between seemingly random elements. The winners of series one meet the champs of series two.

S0 E2 · Children in Need Special

A special Children in Need episode of the quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. 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), trying to work out what connects the likes of Fawlty Towers to St Joseph's Wort, Pesto and the Great Mouse Detective.

S0 E3 · Series 3 vs Series 4 Winners Special

Special edition of the quiz in which links must be made between seemingly random things, as the Gamblers square up to the Epicureans.

S0 E4 · University Challenge Special

Victoria Coren presents a special edition of the quiz show in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Undefeated champions of champions, the Crossworders, risk their reputation by confronting the awesome brainpower of the University Challengers, captained by the illustrious Alex Guttenplan. It isn't going to be an easy ride for either team, as they try to connect Fortis shareholders with Muntadar al-Zaidi, sabateurs and Nikita Kruschchev.

S0 E5 · Comic Relief Special

The Treesome (Brian Sewell, Adam Hart-Davis and Grub Smith) lock intellectual brains with the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion and Stuart Maconie) as they try to work out what connects the Golden Gate Bridge and David Dickinson.

S0 E6 · Children in Need Special: Great Believers vs Free Speakers

In this Pudsey Special, two teams of clever celebrities prepare to lose their dignity in honour of Children in Need. 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). So join Victoria if you want to know what connects Erté, Hergé, Jeep and Esso.

S0 E7 · Wall Night 1 (1)

The first half of Only Connect's inaugural Wall Night Special, in which eight teams return to face off against the Wall.

S0 E8 · Wall Night 1 (2)

Victoria Coren presents a special edition of the quiz show in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

S0 E9 · Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Epicureans

Special edition of the quiz in which series 3 & 4 champions the Epicureans take on Series 1 & 2 champions the Crossworders.

S0 E10 · Only Connect vs Mastermind Special: Crossworders vs Masterminders

Victoria Coren hosts a special edition of the word quiz in which a trio of Mastermind series winners take on Only Connect champions the Crossworders.

S0 E11 · Wall Night 2 (1)

Victoria Coren presents a special edition of the quiz show in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Eight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.

S0 E12 · Wall Night 2 (2)

Victoria Coren presents a special edition of the quiz show in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament featuring seasoned Only Connect teams, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.

S0 E13 · Sport Relief Special: Cutters vs Backhanders

Victoria Coren hosts a special celebrity edition of the quiz, as two teams prepare to lose their dignity in honour of Sport Relief.

S0 E14 · Children in Need Special: Goldfingers v Fowls

Victoria Coren hosts a very special celebrity edition of the quiz where knowledge will only take you so far, and patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In this Pudsey Special, two teams of clever celebrities prepare to lose their dignity in honour of Children in Need. 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). So join Victoria if you want to know what connects Mark Antony, Henry VIII, Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond and the Black Fingernail.

S0 E15 · Champion of Champions: Analysts v Scribes

Series 5 champs the Analysts take on Series 6 winners the Scribes in a bid to be named Champion of Champions.

S0 E16 · Special: Eggheads v Davids

Three Eggheads take on three champion captains all called David, drawing together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Apollo 12, Pan Am Flight 214, Lee Trevino and York Minster.

S0 E17 · Comic Relief Special 2013: Neuromantics v Muppets

Victoria Coren hosts a special celebrity edition of the quiz where knowledge will only take you so far, and patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Two teams of clever celebrities prepare to lose their dignity in honour of Comic Relief, as 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). So join Victoria if you want to know what connects £100,000, PG Wodehouse, deep reddish-purple and Jack Horner's thumb.

S0 E18 · Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding Team

In this Pudsey Special, two teams of clever celebrities prepare to lose their dignity in honour of Children in Need, as the Balding Team (Clare Balding, Clive Anderson and Sir Simon Jenkins) take on the Scrabblers (Alice Arnold, Konnie Huq and John Finnemore). So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects: Bread song, Steve Bell cartoon, Lindsay Anderson film and Rudyard Kipling poem.

S0 E19 · Sport Relief: Scribblers v Terriers

Two teams of clever celebrities prepare to lose their dignity in honour of Sport Relief as the Scribblers (Alice Arnold, Charlie Brooker and Ed Smith) take on the Terriers (Clare Balding, Val McDermid and Joshua Levine). So join Victoria if you want to know what connects: Howard's End, Veterans' Day, Caesar's Palace and Every dog has its day.

S0 E20 · Children in Need: Noggins v Curiosities

In this special Children in Need episode, two teams of celebrities put their collective reputations on the line in the name of charity. The Noggins - Robert Peston, Patrick Marber and Sophie Grigson - and the Curiosities - Kevin Eldon, Professor Steve Jones and Kate Mosse - compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random.

S0 E21 · Comic Relief Special: Waterbabies v Tillers

Two teams of celebrities put their collective reputations on the line in the name of charity. The Waterbabies (Reeta Chakrabarti, Tom Holland and captain Patrick Marber) compete against the Tillers (Katie Derham, Steve Pemberton and their captain, Professor Steve Jones) to draw together the connection between things which at first glance seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects truth, malice, cava and prose.

S0 E22 · Children in Need: Music Monkeys v Chess Pieces

In this Children in Need special, two teams of celebrities compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. 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.

S0 E23 · Sport Relief: Royal III v BBC

In this Sport Relief special, two teams of celebrities compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. This game sees 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.

S0 E24 · Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String Section

Series 9 champions the Europhiles take on Series 11 winners the String Section. Victoria Coren Mitchell presents.

S0 E25 · Sport: Footballers v Korfballers

The Footballers and Korfballers return for a very special one-off sports special. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.

S0 E26 · Family: Lasletts v Meeples

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Lasletts and Meeples return for a special family edition.

S0 E27 · Quiz: QI Elves v Inquisitors

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz show about making connections. The QI Elves and Inquisitors compete in a special edition of the quiz.

S0 E28 · Travel: Globetrotters v Eurovisionaries

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. In this episode, two former teams with a connection to travel return.

S0 E29 · Happy Hour: Alesmen v Cosmopolitans

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. In this episode, two former teams with a connection to drinks return for a happy hour special.

S0 E30 · Education: Clareites v Beaks

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. In this episode, two former teams with a connection to education return for a special.

S0 E31 · Champion of Champions: Verbivores v Escapologists

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Series 12 champions the Verbivores take on series 13 champions the Escapologists.

S0 E32 · Christmas: Edwards Family v Wrights

Victoria Coren Mitchell is back in the host’s chair for a one-off special of Only Connect. Two favourite family teams from previous series return for a family-themed Christmas special.

S0 E33 · North and South: 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.

S0 E34 · Doctors: Medics v Gallifreyans

Victoria Coren Mitchell is back in the host’s chair as six favourite contestants from previous series return for a one-off special themed around doctors.

S0 E35 · Music: Festival Fans v Choristers

Victoria Coren Mitchell is back in the host’s chair for a one-off special of Only Connect. Two favourite teams from previous series return for a very special musical episode of Only Connect.

S0 E36 · Christmas: Turophiles v Corkscrews

Victoria Coren Mitchell is back in the host's chair for a one-off special as two favourite teams from previous series return for an evening of cheese, wine and Christmas quizzing.

S0 E37 · The Birds and the Bees: Birdwatchers v Beekeepers

Victoria Coren Mitchell is back in the host's chair for a one-off special of Only Connect as two teams from previous series – the Birdwatchers and the Beekeepers - return for a special episode.

S0 E38 · Cold: Nordiphiles v Apres Skiers

Victoria Coren Mitchell is back in the host's chair for a one-off special of Only Connect as the Nordiphiles and Apres Skiers return for a very special and chilly episode.

S0 E39 · Champions: 007s v Puzzle Hunters

Series 15's champions, the 007s, take on Series 16's champions, the Puzzle Hunters, in a competition to be named Only Connect Champions of Champions.

S0 E40 · Christmas: Polyhymnians v Channel Islanders

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. She asks what connects the following: Ange, Sedge, Christmas Eves, and God, frankincense and myrrh.

S0 E41 · Mystery: Endeavours v Whodunnits

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s a mystery-themed special, and two teams emerge from the mists of time to solve a series of mysterious puzzles.

S0 E42 · Love: Part-Time Poets v Romantics

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. In this love-themed special, two teams from previous series have been lured out of retirement for some lovely questions.

S0 E43 · 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).

S0 E44 · Christmas – Relatives v Muppets

A special festive edition of the quiz hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell. Two family teams return for a yuletide battle of wits.

S0 E45 · Fashion – Dandies v Peacocks

Another special edition of the quiz hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell, where knowledge only gets you so far. Two fashionable teams from yesteryear return to strut their stuff.

S0 E46 · Boxing - Wrestlers v Arrowheads

Another special edition of the quiz, hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell, where knowledge only gets you so far. Two ‘sporting’ teams from previous series have returned to fight it out.

S0 E47 · Politics: Politicians v Activists

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

Series 1

15 episodes

S1 E1 · Lapsed Psychologists v Knitters

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S1 E2 · Crossworders v Birkbeck Alumni

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S1 E3 · County Councillors v Ombudsmen

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S1 E4 · Science Writers v Travel Writers

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S1 E5 · Edinburgh Scrabblers v Solent Scrabblers

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S1 E6 · Urban Cyclists v Country Walkers

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S1 E7 · Bankers v Bookkeepers

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S1 E8 · Cricket Supporters v IT Supporters

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S1 E9 · County Councillors v Science Writers

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S1 E10 · Crossworders v Edinburgh Scrabblers

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S1 E11 · Bankers v IT Supporters

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S1 E12 · Lapsed Psychologists v Country Walkers

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S1 E13 · Crossworders v Science Writers

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S1 E14 · Bankers v Lapsed Psychologists

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S1 E15 · Crossworders v Lapsed Psychologists

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Series 2

8 episodes

S2 E1 · Cambridge Quiz Society v Oxford Librarians

Three lads from the Cambridge Quiz Society battle a trio of Oxford Librarians.

S2 E2 · Mathematicians v Wordsmiths

Three maths graduates take on a team of wordsmiths, one of whom is an avid proofreader.

S2 E3 · History Boys v Rugby Boys

Three lovers of history square up to a trio of Welshmen devoted to their national game.

S2 E4 · Chessmen v Charity Puzzlers

Three chess players take on a team who write puzzles for charity in the connections quiz.

S2 E5 · Mathematicians v Cambridge Quiz Society: Semi-Final

Three mathematicians pit their skills against the wits of the Cambridge Quiz Society.

S2 E6 · Chessmen v Rugby Boys: Semi-Final

Three chess players pit their wits against the brawn of the Rugby Boys.

S2 E7 · Chessmen v Mathematicians: The Competition for Third Place

Three chess players take on three mathematicians in the battle for third place.

S2 E8 · Cambridge Quiz Society v Rugby Boys: The Final

We discover what connects Spock, Lisa Simpson, Brachiosaurus and Adolf Hitler.

Series 3

15 episodes

S3 E1 · Archers Admirers vs Music Lovers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. A team of three civil servants with a shared love of Radio 4's The Archers pit their wits against a trio of music lovers who between them perform or enjoy everything from pub rock to choral sung mass. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from AC battery to compass wrench to glass hammer to long stand.

S3 E2 · Polymaths vs Strategists

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. The Polymaths pool their disparate skills in chicken husbandry, musical theatre and urban geography to challenge the brainpower of the Strategists, a team unified by their love of sophisticated strategy board games. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, including Cakes and Ale, The Dogs of War, Brave New World and The Darling Buds of May.

S3 E3 · Choir Boys vs Brasenose Postgrads

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three members of the Brighton and Hove (Actually) Gay Men's Chorus square up to a trio of postgraduates of Brasenose College, Oxford. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

S3 E4 · Philosophers vs Hitchhikers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three philosophy students pit their wisdom against a trio of Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy fans. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

S3 E5 · Neuroscientists vs Rugby Fans

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three neuroscientists hailing from Australia, South Africa and Canada scrum down against the intellectual brawn of three rugby fans, as they compete to draw together the connections between many disparate elements that, at first glance, seem utterly bereft of associations. So what connects cream, quotation marks, tennis matches and yellow lines?

S3 E6 · Exeter Alumni vs Gourmands

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three former flatmates and graduates of Exeter University pit their wits against a news producer, a civil servant and an IT consultant who share a passion for fine food. Who will win the battle as they compete to draw together the connections between things, which, at first glance, seem utterly random?

S3 E7 · Insurers vs Gamblers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. A team of insurance professionals face off against a trio of committed gamblers. Who will win the battle as they compete to draw together the connections between things, which, at first glance, seem utterly random - such as Prince of Darkness, Bambi, Grocer and Tarzan?

S3 E8 · Booksellers vs Bowlers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three senior managers from a national bookstore face off against a team drawn together by their love of London's retro bowling alleys. Who will win the battle as they compete to draw together the connections between things, which, at first glance, seem utterly random?

S3 E9 · Archers Admirers vs Exeter Alumni

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the first of the quarter-finals, three fans of the Archers radio series take on the combined knowledge of three flatmates who all met up at Exeter University. They compete to draw together the connections between things, which, at first glance, seem utterly random - from Castor and Pollux to Brahma to Yoshi to Orville the Duck.

S3 E10 · Brasenose Postgrads vs Hitchhikers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the second of the quarter-finals, three postgraduate students from Brasenose College, Oxford, pit their wits against a trio of Douglas Adams fans who call themselves the Hitchhikers, in honour of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They compete to draw together the connections between elements which, at first glance, seem utterly random: P J Tracy, Nicci French, Ellery Queen and Grant Naylor.

S3 E11 · Neuroscientists vs Strategists

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the third of the quarter-finals, three studying for their PhDs at Oxford set out to challenge the brainpower of the strategists, a team unified by their love of sophisticated strategy board games. They compete to draw together the connections between things, which, at first glance, seem utterly random - from maypoles to horse racing to spoken theatre to mince pies.

S3 E12 · Gamblers vs Bowlers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the last of the quarter-finals, three committed gamblers take their chances against a team unified by their love of ten-pin bowling. They compete to draw together the connections between things, which, at first glance, seem utterly random - from birdsong to breakout to shotgun to takeover.

S3 E13 · Archers Admirers vs Gamblers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the first of the Semi Finals, three lovers of the pastoral world of Radio 4's The Archers face new opponents. How will they respond to the threat of cavalier risk-taking from a team of confirmed Gamblers? They'll compete to draw together the connections between elements which at first glance seem utterly random, including purple dye and the Jules Rimet trophy.

S3 E14 · Hitchhikers vs Strategists

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the second semi-final, three fans of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy lock horns with the cunning of the Strategists, a team bound by their love of obscure European board games. They'll compete to draw together the connections between elements which at first glance seem utterly random.

S3 E15 · Gamblers vs Strategists

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the series final, cunning and tactics combine with logic, recall and tangential inspiration, as three committed Gamblers resist the temptation to take too many risks and the Strategists fight the impulse to err on the side of caution. Whose approach will win out in this battle of the giants? They'll compete to draw together the connections between elements which at first glance seem utterly random, from Captain Scarlet to Reg Cox to Marty Hopkirk to Arnold J Rimmer.

Series 4

16 episodes

S4 E1 · Epicureans vs Courtiers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. A team of three old university pals with a shared love of exotic foods and fine dining pit their wits against a trio of Ulstermen from the Northern Ireland Court Service. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from USS Constitution to Edmund II to Cromwell's cavalrymen to Raymond Burr.

S4 E2 · The Wrights vs Urban Walkers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. The Wright family from Leeds pool their knowledge of IT, Electrical Engineering and Mexican cinema to challenge the brainpower of the Urban Walkers, a team unified by their love of taking extended inner city hikes across various European capitals.

S4 E3 · Radio Addicts vs Taxonomists

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. A doctor, a teacher and an accountant with a shared passion for radio square up to a trio of professional taxomomists - three women who make companies more successful through their precise use of language. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

S4 E4 · Brit Poppers vs Geocachers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three stalwarts of the Camden music scene (including the man who discovered Blur) pit their wit and wisdom against a husband, wife and pal who share a love of geocaching, the craze for treasure-hunting using GPS. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Mao to David Hume to Casanova to Philip Larkin.

S4 E5 · Fantasy Writers vs Bridge Players

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three fantasy writers, captained by a man who has written for Doctor Who, lock horns with a trio of bridge players, each with post-grad qualifications from Oxford University. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from monocaine to the helmet of Perseus to Siegfried's cloak to James Bond's Aston Martin.

S4 E6 · Mensans vs Bloggers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three friends who originally met through British Mensa pit their wits against a team drawn together by their love of TV blogs and forums. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from mice to Madeleine to Gabriel.

S4 E7 · Mountain Men vs In-Laws

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three dedicated hill walkers from Derbyshire face off against a family threesome of husband, wife and brother-in-law. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Race for Life to the Sanctuary Spa to the Oaks Stakes to the Orange Prize for Fiction.

S4 E8 · Alesmen vs Pool Sharks

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three men joined by their enthusiasm for real ale confront two maths graduates and a pharmacist who are a regular fixture at their local pool hall. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Pugachev's Cobra to Split S, Cuban Eight and Barrel Roll.

S4 E9 · Epicureans vs Bridge Players

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the first of the quarter-finals, three old chums from university days who share a passion for fine dining take on the combined knowledge of three Oxford graduates with a love of bridge. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Agamemnon to Jim Morrison, Marion Crane and Jean-Paul Marat.

S4 E10 · Wrights vs Bloggers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the second quarter-final, the Wright family of mum, dad and daughter return to pit their wits against a trio of committed bloggers who met on TV gossip forum sites. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Unloose to Debone, Irregardless and Inflammable.

S4 E11 · Radio Addicts vs Brit Poppers

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the third quarter-final, a doctor, a teacher and an accountant with a unifying love of the radio return to challenge the brainpower of three Camden-based lynchpins of the British music industry. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Rachel Stevens to Newfoundland dog, Stalin and Donald Duck.

S4 E12 · In-Laws vs Alesmen

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the last quarter-final, a family team featuring a patent lawyer, a graphic designer and a business analyst return to the field of conflict to take their chances against a trio unified by their love of authentic cask-conditioned ales. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from early return from transportation to destroying a fishpond, sacrilege and treason.

S4 E13 · Epicureans vs Wrights

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the first semi-final, three lovers of luxurious wines and exotic dishes set aside their shared passion to address the challenge of the combined wits of the Wright family. They compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random, such as completing the sequence: 1950: Soap; 1952: Tea; 1953: Cream, eggs, sweets, sugar; ????

S4 E14 · Alesmen vs Radio Addicts

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the second semi-final, three lovers of authentic beer lock horns with the cunning of a team bound by their love of the airwaves. They compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random, from Norman Conquest begins to Stella Artois brewery founded to Great Fire of London to ????

S4 E15 · Wrights vs Alesmen

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In this play-off between semi-final losers, the Wright family combine their wits to take on the mental firepower of the alesmen in a last battle for glory. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random - from I, Libertine to Venus on the Half-shell to the Tales of Beedle Bard to Fly Fishing.

S4 E16 · Epicureans vs Radio Addicts

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. In the series finale, cunning and tactics combine with logic, recall and tangential inspiration as three committed gourmands set aside their love of fine foods to concentrate on the job in hand - battle for victory over the radio addicts, a team with the diverse combined knowledge of a doctor, a teacher and an accountant. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

Series 5

16 episodes

S5 E1 · Social Networkers vs Vegetarians

A trio of social networkers who met online take on three committed vegetarians. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from the Barghest of Yorkshire to the Mail on Sunday's political column to Winston Churchill's depression to Gnasher.

S5 E2 · Edwards Family vs Inorganic Chemists

A father, son and daughter-in-law square up to three postgraduate chemistry students from Oxford University. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from French nuclear tests in 1960 to the Krzysztof Kieslowski film trilogy to the Luxembourg flag to the Minis in The Italian Job.

S5 E3 · Analysts vs Editors

A team of professional analysts with degrees in modern languages, English and maths pit their wits against a trio of editors who delight in their meticulous attention to detail. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Ho to Beetlejuice to I Divorce You to White Rabbits.

S5 E4 · Joggers vs Technologists

Three running enthusiasts play three colleagues from a creative engineering company

S5 E5 · Fantasy Footballers vs Antiquarians

Three online football team managers take on a team who love historical things.

S5 E6 · Listeners vs Steel City Singers

Three Listener crossword fans play a trio of choristers from Sheffield University

S5 E7 · Rowers vs Linguists

Three rowers play a trio of linguists.

S5 E8 · Rock'n'rollers vs Trade Unionists

Three aficionados of the Scottish rock music scene pit their wits against three members of an executive council trade union group. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Isabelle Dinoire to Tycho Brahe to the Maid in the Garden to the Sphinx.

S5 E9 · Social Networkers vs Antiquarians

Three online pals take on a trio of history buffs in the first of the quarter-finals. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from elephant to hippopotamus to Mississippi to one thousand

S5 E10 · Rowers vs Listeners

A team of rowers encounter three fans of the Listener crossword in the second of the quarter-finals. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Steiff to Veuve Clicquot to Deutsche Grammophon to Boddingtons.

S5 E11 · Edwards Family vs Trade Unionists

A father, son and daughter-in-law pit their wits against three members of an executive council trade union group in the third of the quarter-finals. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Little Venice to Silver to Christopher Columbus to The Equator.

S5 E12 · Analysts vs Technologists

Three professional analysts square up to three colleagues at a creative engineering firm in the last of the quarter-finals. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random, from Private Wilhelm to Jelly Babies to Mandrakes to David Sutch.

S5 E13 · Listeners vs Antiquarians

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S5 E14 · Analysts vs Trade Unionists

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S5 E15 · Listeners vs Trade Unionists

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S5 E16 · Analysts vs Antiquarians

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Series 6

16 episodes

S6 E1 · Joinees v Draughtsmen

Members of Danny Wallace's Join Me campaign pit their wits against three beer lovers.

S6 E2 · TEFL Teachers v IT Specialists

Teams try to connect Desert Attack to MI-5 to Clue to Murder in the Calais Coach.

S6 E3 · Footballers v Second Violinists

A trio of footballers pit their wits against three orchestral players.

S6 E4 · Wordsmiths v Educators

A trio of writers pit their wits against three high school teachers.

S6 E5 · Trenchermen v Numerists

Three friends who share hearty appetites take on a trio of young mathematicians.

S6 E6 · Wintonians v Quitters

Three Winchester friends pit their wits against a team who have all recently quit smoking.

S6 E7 · Scribes v Ciphers

Three professional writers compete against on a trio of friends united by their love of codes and puzzles this week.

S6 E8 · Accountants v Cinephiles

Three colleagues in an accountancy firm pit their wits against a team of cinema lovers, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Touched by Death, electrocuted by hospital generator, squashed by cartload of underpants and shot by Mr Garrison.

S6 E9 · Draughtsmen v Numerists

Three beer drinkers take on a trio of mathematicians in the first of the quarter-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Chichester's round the world yacht, Nicholas Breakspear, Henry Bolingbroke and Star Wars: A New Hope.

S6 E10 · Footballers v Cinephiles

A team of committed football fans encounters three film lovers in the second of the quarter-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria if you want to know what connects sachertorte, valrhona chocolate, custard cream biscuits and polo mints.

S6 E11 · Teachers v Scribes

Three teachers encounter a trio of writers in the third of the quarter-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Sara Lee, Brita, Wendy's and Lily O'Brien's.

S6 E12 · Wintonians v Wordsmiths

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three friends from Winchester square up to a team united by their passion for reading and writing in this quarter-final, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria if you want to know what connects the 69th Infantry Regiment, Münchner Kindl, Serjeant-at-Arms and the Greek Olympic team.

S6 E13 · Footballers v Draughtsmen

In the first of the semi-finals three football fans take on a trio of beer enthusiasts, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Hercule Poirot 06/08/1975, Tour de France 26/07/2007, Captain Birdseye 07/06/1971 and English cricket 02/09/1882.

S6 E14 · Scribes v Wordsmiths

In the second of the semi-finals, a trio of scribes and three wordsmiths fight it out for a place in the series finale, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Yesterday, sewing machine, benzene ring and Kubla Khan.

S6 E15 · Footballers v Wordsmiths

In the play-off for third place, a trio of football fans and three writers compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Jed Clampett: 9.5, Artemis Fowl II: 13.5, Scrooge McDuck: 44.1 and Rich Uncle Pennybags: 2.6.

S6 E16 · Scribes v Draughtsmen

In the series final and the 100th episode, three writers square up to a trio of beer lovers for the right to be named Series 6 champions. They must draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren if you want to know what connects Marty Feldman's last film, captain of Queen Anne's Revenge, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick and wife-murdering Perrault character.

Series 7

13 episodes

S7 E1 · Corpuscles v Cat Lovers

Three graduates of Corpus Christi College, Oxford pit their wits against a trio of cat lovers, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects the Green Knight, electric toothbrush, Kryten and Worzel Gummidge.

S7 E2 · Cartophiles v Celts

Three map lovers take on a team from Wales, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Civilization V, Chicken Wire, Graphite Crystal, and Blockbusters board.

S7 E3 · Francophiles v Festival Fans

A trio connected by their love of all things French take on three festival attendees, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Hirst's 'Cupric Nitrate', Mr Tumble's bag, Pudsey's bandage, and Twister mat.

S7 E4 · General Practitioners v Fell Walkers

A trio of GPs square up to three fell walkers, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Injun Joe's body, Roquefort cheese, Dead Sea Scrolls, and troglodytes.

S7 E5 · Corpuscles v Cartophiles

Two teams who lost their first heats return for another chance at making the semi-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects prom video, holiday armadillo, Princess Leia fantasy, and fake Monica.

S7 E6 · General Practitioners v Festival Fans

Three GPs and a trio of festival fans return for a second chance at making the semi-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Freda Fry, Metropolis, Gromit, and 4'33".

S7 E7 · Celts v Cat Lovers

The Celts and the Cat Lovers, both first-round winners, return in the hopes of securing a place in the semi-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Felicity, California with the Forbidden City, Jerusalem on the Mappa Mundi and Mecca.

S7 E8 · Francophiles v Fell Walkers

The Francophiles and the Fell Walkers, both first-round winners, return in the hopes of securing a place in the semi-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Mali, Guinea to Ireland, Ivory Coast to Netherlands, Serbia & Montenegro to Poland, Monaco.

S7 E9 · Festival Fans v Cat Lovers

Festival Fans v Cat Lovers: Quiz show in which links must be made between seemingly random things. A trio of festival fans take on three cat lovers in a bid to make the semifinals.

S7 E10 · Cartophiles v Fell Walkers

Three map lovers and a trio of fell walkers return to try to make it to the semi-finals, competing to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects orphans in Oliver Twist, tropical storms, Sue Grafton detective novel series and series of QI.

S7 E11 · Celts v Festival Fans

Celts v Festival Fans: Quiz show in which links must be made between seemingly random things. In the first of the semi-finals, a team from Wales take on a trio of festival fans.

S7 E12 · Francophiles v Cartophiles

Francophiles v Cartophiles: Quiz show in which links must be made between seemingly random things. In the second semi-final, three Francophiles square up to a trio of map lovers.

S7 E13 · Francophiles v Celts

Francophiles v Celts: In the series finale, the Francophiles take on the Celts in a bid to be named champions. They try to find connections between things which seem utterly random.

Series 8

13 episodes

S8 E1 · Lasletts v Pilots

Lasletts v Pilots: A family team take on a team of three airline pilots.

S8 E2 · Globetrotters v Board Gamers

Globetrotters v Board Gamers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which seem utterly random. A trio of travellers square up to three board game players.

S8 E3 · Oenophiles v Science Editors

Oenophiles v Science Editors: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear utterly random. A trio of wine lovers take on three science editors.

S8 E4 · Press Gang v Bakers

Press Gang v Bakers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear utterly random at first glance. The press gang take on a team of bakers.

S8 E5 · Pilots v Globetrotters

Pilots v Globetrotters: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear utterly random at first glance. Two teams who lost their first-round heats return.

S8 E6 · Press Gang v Science Editors

Press Gang v Science Editors: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear utterly random at first glance. Two teams who lost their first heats return.

S8 E7 · Lasletts v Board Gamers

Lasletts v Board Gamers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear random. Family team the Lasletts compete against a trio of board game enthusiasts.

S8 E8 · Oenophiles v Bakers

Oenophiles v Bakers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear random. Two teams of first-round winners return, as three wine lovers play three bakers.

S8 E9 · Science Editors v Board Gamers

Science Editors v Board Gamers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear random. Three science editors take on a trio of board gamers.

S8 E10 · Globetrotters v Bakers

Globetrotters v Bakers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear random. A trio of travellers take on three bakers, trying to make the semi-finals.

S8 E11 · Oenophiles v Board Gamers

Oenophiles v Board Gamers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear random. Three wine lovers take on three board gamers in the first semi-final.

S8 E12 · Lasletts v Bakers

Lasletts v Bakers: Quiz show in which connections must be made between things which appear random. A family team take on three bakers in the last of the semi-finals.

S8 E13 · Board Gamers v Bakers

Board Gamers v Bakers: Three board game aficionados take on a trio of bakers in the series finale.

Series 9

13 episodes

S9 E1 · Heath Family v Exhibitionists

A family team take on three museum aficionados.

S9 E2 · Europhiles v Relatives

Three fans of the continent take on a family team.

S9 E3 · Welsh Learners v Software Engineers

Three Welsh language learners take on a trio of software engineers.

S9 E4 · Erstwhile Athletes v Record Collectors

Three former athletes square up to a trio of record collectors.

S9 E5 · Relatives v Exhibitionists

Two first-round losers return as a family team play a trio of art enthusiasts.

S9 E6 · Erstwhile Athletes v Software Engineers

Three former athletes take on a trio of computer experts.

S9 E7 · Heath Family v Europhiles

A trio of Europhiles take on a family team in a bid to reach the semi-finals.

S9 E8 · Welsh Learners v Record Collectors

Three budding linguists take on a trio of record collectors.

S9 E9 · Heath Family v Software Engineers

Three software engineers take on a family team in a bid to make the semis.

S9 E10 · Relatives v Record Collectors

A family team plays a trio record collectors in a bid to make the semi-final.

S9 E11 · Welsh Learners v Relatives

A trio of Welsh learners take on a family team in the first of the semi-finals.

S9 E12 · Europhiles v Software Engineers

Three Europhiles take on a trio of computer experts in the second of the semi-finals.

S9 E13 · Europhiles v Relatives

In the final, the Europhiles and the Relatives compete to draw connections between seemingly random things. Join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects: Monaco, Stoccarda, Colonia and Berlino.

Series 10

27 episodes

S10 E1 · Politicos v Felinophiles

A trio of political enthusiasts compete against three cat lovers to draw together the connections between seemingly unrelated things. So join Victoria if you want to know what connects a theatre on London's Argyll Street, a golf club, a UK policeman and a US five-cent coin.

S10 E2 · History Boys v Oxonians

Three historians take on a team from Oxford. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Guernsey, Jersey, Balaclava and Bikini.

S10 E3 · Wandering Minstrels v Gallifreyans

Three musicians take on a team of Doctor Who fans. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Steve Jobs, Marcus Garvey, Dave Swarbrick and Mark Twain.

S10 E4 · QI Elves v Bibliophiles

A team of researchers from QI take on a trio of book lovers. They'll compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Ford Prefect, Sherlock Holmes, David Brent and Gandalf.

S10 E5 · Coders v Gamesmasters

Three coders square up to a team of video gamers. They'll compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects doctor, neighbour, friend and spook.

S10 E6 · Chessmen v Linguists

A team of chess fans meet a team of linguists. They'll compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects apt, apposite, awl and anion.

S10 E7 · Orienteers v Romantics

A team of orienteers take on three old-fashioned romantics. They'll compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects messiah, apocalypse, the heist and russian roulette.

S10 E8 · Nordiphiles v Nightwatchmen

A trio of Norway-lovers take on three cricket fans. They'll compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Ruddigore, Straw Dogs, Jamaica Inn and Doc Martin

S10 E9 · Politicos v Oxonians

Two teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament. They'll compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Diamond Sutra, Benin Bronzes, Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles.

S10 E10 · Wandering Minstrels v Chessmen

Two more teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament. They compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random. Join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Salem, Graymalkin, Crookshanks and Gobbolino.

S10 E11 · Coders v Romantics

Two more teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament. They compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance seem utterly random.

S10 E12 · QI Elves v Nightwatchmen

Two more teams of first-round losers return for a second chance to stay in the tournament. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Joan Fontaine, Jack Charlton, Lucian Freud and Liam Gallagher.

S10 E13 · History Boys v Felinophiles

Two teams who won their first heat return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Meher Baba, Cuzco, Peru, peace and the LGBT community.

S10 E14 · Linguists v Gallifreyans

Two teams who won their first heat return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects a rat, zombies, a paternity dispute and racism.

S10 E15 · Orienteers v Gamesmasters

Two more first-round winners return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects North Korea, the state of Israel, Hells Angels and the National Health Service.

S10 E16 · Nordiphiles v Bibliophiles

Two more first-round winners return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Sapporo Dome, John Smith's Stadium, Liberty Stadium and KC Stadium.

S10 E17 · Chessmen v Felinophiles

A trio of chess players and three cat lovers return for a last chance at making it to the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Romeo, Wayne, Kim and Bow Wow.

S10 E18 · Linguists v Oxonians

Three linguists square up to a team from Oxford in a bid to make it to the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Muscoidea, uncomplimentary, unproprietary and unoriental.

S10 E19 · Bibliophiles v Gamesmasters

A team of book lovers take on three video gamers in a bid to secure a place in the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Queen Elizabeth II, Romeo Beckham, Mark and Carol Thatcher, and Macduff.

S10 E20 · QI Elves v Coders

The QI Elves take on three computer experts as they compete to win a place in the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Jimmy White, Bob Welch, Bruce Reynolds and Ronnie Biggs.

S10 E21 · History Boys v Linguists

In this quarter-final, three historians take on a trio of linguists. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Susan, Surajprasad, Staples and Stearns.

S10 E22 · Orienteers v Gamemasters

In the second of the quarter-finals, the Orienteers face up to a team of video game enthusiasts. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Rome 64, London 1212, New York 1776 and London 1666.

S10 E23 · Nordiphiles v QI Elves

The QI Elves return in this quarter-final. They compete against the Nordiphiles to draw together the connection between things, which at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Usain Bolt, William Wordsworth, Mark de Man and Lord Judge.

S10 E24 · Chessmen v Gallifreyans

Three chess players take on a team of Doctor Who fans in the last of the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects memory stick, jazzercise, jacuzzi and portaloo.

S10 E25 · Chessmen v History Boys

In the first of the semi-finals a trio of chess aficionados take on three history buffs in a bid to win their place in the series finale. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects lanthanides, a Gaelic football team, the UN Security Council and the Scottish jury in a criminal trial.

S10 E26 · Orienteers v QI Elves

In the last of the semi-finals a team of orienteers take on the QI Elves in a bid to win their place in the series finale. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects the island home of Circe, the three-toed sloth, the third-largest Jovian moon and the French word for 'water'.

S10 E27 · Orienteers v Chessmen

In the series finale, the Orienteers and Chessmen battle it out to be named Only Connect champions. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, White Death, Robin Hood and King Charles II.

Series 11

27 episodes

S11 E1 · Cluesmiths v Operational Researchers

Three crossword compilers take on a trio of operational researchers in the first of the eleventh series. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Quintuple Troth, Distress Signal, 1963 Lincoln Memorial Speech and 1815 Belgian Battle.

S11 E2 · Polyglots v Yorkers

A team of linguists take on three York University students in this show. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Monstroso, Any Human Heart, Birdsong and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

S11 E3 · Spaghetti Westerners v Mixologists

A team of film buffs take on three cocktail aficionados. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Daddy Warbucks, Ellen Ripley, Sherlock Holmes and Bobby Ewing.

S11 E4 · Collectors v Railwaymen

A team of collectors take on three railway enthusiasts. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Llanelli RFC, A for adultery, Sir Percy Blakeney and Sherlock Holmes debut.

S11 E5 · Wayfarers v Bookworms

A team of travel enthusiasts take on a trio of bibliophiles. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects a song in High Society, a Whiskas slogan, Kenneth Wolstenholme commentary and an EM Forster epigram.

S11 E6 · String Section v Headliners

A team of musicians take on three publishers in this edition. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects the flag of Vietnam, Google Os, the MCC tie and Rupert Bear's clothes.

S11 E7 · Road Trippers v Athenians

A trio of road trippers take on three fans of Greece in this edition. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Elizabeth and James, Menace II Society, Harvard Connection and I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).

S11 E8 · Scientists v Builders

A team of scientists square up to a team of builders in the last of the heats. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects The Raven, Little Weed, Seagulls in Finding Nemo and Hodor.

S11 E9 · Polyglots v Operational Researchers

A team of linguists battle it out against a team of operational researchers for a place in the next phase of the competition. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects the Pirate Planet, Starship Titanic, Last Chance to See and h2g2.

S11 E10 · Collectors v Mixologists

Two teams who lost their first heats return for one last chance to make it to the quarter finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Darkness Visible, the Dementors, a bell jar and a black dog.

S11 E11 · Headliners v Bookworms

Two teams who lost their first heats return for one last chance to make it to the quarter finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects the starting position in Shogi, The Times crossword grid, the flag of Georgia and S.

S11 E12 · Road Trippers v Builders

Two teams who lost their first heats return for one last chance to make it to the quarter finals. The Road Trippers and the Builders compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random. What links seven consonants, two vowels, three syllables and seven letters?

S11 E13 · Cluesmiths v Yorkers

The Cluesmiths take on the Yorkers. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Seborga, Forvik, Christiania and Sealand.

S11 E14 · Spaghetti Westerners v Railwaymen

Two winning teams return in the hope of securing a place in the quarter-finals: The Spaghetti Westerners and the Railwaymen. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects a set of decimal coins, a set of badges, a 1970 annual and a photograph of Valerie Singleton.

S11 E15 · Wayfarers v String Section

A team of Wayfarers take on a trio of musicians. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects numbat, echidna, pangolin and aardvark.

S11 E16 · Scientists v Athenians

Three scientists take on a team of Athenians. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Einsteinium, names of Allah, 1974 Lions call and Luftballons.

S11 E17 · Cluesmiths v Mixologists

The Cluesmiths and Mixologists return for a last chance to earn a place in the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Matthew Bannister's show BBC World Service, an entry in a dictionary, your flexible friend and the venue for London 2012 boxing.

S11 E18 · Spaghetti Westerners v Operational Researchers

A trio of film buffs and three operational researchers return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects a painful sports 'hernia', stars hollow, captain James Onedin and Happy Sandler.

S11 E19 · Wayfarers v Builders

A team of wayfarers and three builders return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Medelsvensson [Sweden], Max Mustermann [Germany], Jan Modaal [Netherlands] and Joe Blow [Australia].

S11 E20 · Athenians v Bookworms

The Athenians and Bookworms return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects The Cradle Will Rock, The Pilgrim's Progress, the New Statesman and the Mr Men.

S11 E21 · Scientists v String Section

The Scientists and the String Section return in the first of the quarter-finals. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Memoir: My Life, Song: Your Life, Film: September and Novella: The Life of Ivan Denisovich.

S11 E22 · Yorkers v Operational Researchers

The Yorkers and the Operational Researchers return in the second quarter-final. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Rebecca, Cold, Western and Judean People's Front.

S11 E23 · Cluesmiths v Railwaymen

The Cluesmiths and Railwaymen return for a quarter-final match. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects ADN, TVA, SIDA and OTAN.

S11 E24 · Wayfarers v Bookworms

The Wayfarers and Bookworms return for a quarter-final match. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects General Tom Thumb, 'Sonny' Liston, Chuck Berry and Lewis Carroll.

S11 E25 · Semi-Final

The first of the semi-finals and the 200th episode. Two returning teams compete for a place in the grand final. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Bird, Little Dyer, Angelic Brother and Little Barrel.

S11 E26 · Semi-Final 2

In the second semi-final, two returning teams compete for a place in the grand final. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects 'blending', 'changing', 'like smoke' and light-dark'.

S11 E27 · The Final

In the grand final, two teams battle it out to be named Only Connect series champions. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects Foke, Hombay, Egantic and Leakfast.

Series 12

37 episodes

S12 E1 · Tubers v Bardophiles

Three fans of the London Underground take on a trio of bardophiles and attempt to connect Brownies, Michael Fagan, Freddie Krueger and the Milk Tray Man.

S12 E2 · Cosmopolitans v Taverners

Three cocktail drinkers take on a trio of taverners and attempt to connect Eurovision Song Contest, Cow & Gate, Wall's and I Love New York.

S12 E3 · Psmiths v Verbivores

Three fans of PG Wodehouse square up to a team of wordsmiths and attempt to connect Georgia: Canada, Sunda: Indonesia, Bass: Australia and Cook: New Zealand.

S12 E4 · Networkers v Cousins

A trio of networkers take on a family team and attempt to connect Cafetiere, Condom, Eggy bread and Chips.

S12 E5 · Shutterbugs v Highgates

A team of photographers take on a trio of Londoners and attempt to connect Cot, Holland, Chira and Bonapart.

S12 E6 · Korfballers v Channel Islanders

Three Korfball players take on a family from Guernsey in this episode and attempt to connect Annabel Lee, Delilah, Rebecca and Weekend at Bernie's.

S12 E7 · Bardophiles v Taverners

Two teams who lost their first heats return as highest scoring losers in this show and attempt to connect Betjeman, Alsatian, Liberty Cabbage and Windsor.

S12 E8 · Verbivores v Channel Islanders

Two teams who lost their first heats return as highest scoring losers in this show and attempt to connect Minotaur, Frobscottle, Moloko Plus and Duff.

S12 E9 · Fire-Eaters v Eurovisionaries

A new round of heats begins as some spicy food lovers take on three fans of Eurovision and attempt to connect 'From the roots' (Greek), 'We can' (Spanish), 'We ourselves' (Gaelic) and 'Party of Wales' (Welsh).

S12 E10 · Wrestlers v Clareites

A team of wrestling fans take on a trio from Clare College, Cambridge and attempt to connect single-fingered rock-climbing hold, Spanish monkey, North American glandular fever and single-channel sound reproduction.

S12 E11 · Part-Time Poets v Oscar Men

A team of poets take on three fans of the Oscars and attempt to connect the Nabateans, Makka Pakka, Alley Oop and Old Mother Shipton.

S12 E12 · Genealogists v Surrealists

This heat sees a team of genealogists take on three surrealists and attempt to connect a violin's extraneous discordant notes, Lotharios, Molineux team and Canis Lupis.

S12 E13 · Maltsters v Policy Wonks

The Maltsters take on the Policy Wonks in this opening heat and attempt to connect the Indonesian national airline, a Carla Lane sitcom, International Rescue craft and capital of Arizona.

S12 E14 · Scunthorpe Scholars v Beekeepers

A team from Scunthorpe take on a trio of Beekeepers in this heat and attempt to connect Ungrammatical string follows, Multiply, Not out and Required field.

S12 E15 · Maltsters v Oscar Men

Two teams who lost their first heats return as highest-scoring losers in this show and attempt to connect Mother-in-law, Court-martial, Lord Lieutenant and Poet Laureate.

S12 E16 · Wrestlers v Genealogists

Two more teams who lost their first heats return as highest-scoring losers and attempt to connect Lou Gehrig: Horse, Louis Van Gaal: Tulip, Wellington: Duke and Otto von Bismarck: Chancellor.

S12 E17 · Cosmopolitans v Tubers

Two teams of first-round winners return to fight for a place in round three and attempt to connect Malabo, Conakry, Port Moresby and Bissau.

S12 E18 · Networkers v Psmiths

Two more teams of first-round winners return to fight for a place in round three and attempt to connect Kashmir, Pyrenees, Lake Victoria and Borneo.

S12 E19 · Shutterbugs v Korfballers

Two teams of first-round winners return to fight for a place in round three. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

S12 E20 · Verbivores v Taverners

The Taverners and Verbivores return to try to make it into round three. They compete to draw together connections between things which seem random.

S12 E21 · Fire-Eaters v Clareites

The Fire-Eaters and the Clareites return to try to make it into round three. They compete to draw together connections between things which seem random.

S12 E22 · Part-Time Poets v Surrealists

The Part-Time Poets and the Surrealists compete for a place in round three, drawing together connections between things which seem random.

S12 E23 · Beekeepers v Policy Wonks

Two teams of first-round winners return for a chance to make it into the next round.

S12 E24 · Genealogists v Oscar Men

The Genealogists and Oscar Men return for their last chance to make it into round three.

S12 E25 · Fire-Eaters v Korfballers

The Fire-Eaters and the Korfballers fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

S12 E26 · Surrealists v Verbivores

Round three continues as two more teams fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

S12 E27 · Beekeepers v Cosmopolitans

The Beekeepers and Cosmopolitans fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

S12 E28 · Psmiths v Oscar Men

The Psmiths take on the Oscar Men in this round three game.

S12 E29 · Fire-Eaters v Verbivores

Two losing teams return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals.

S12 E30 · Beekeepers v Oscar Men

Two losing teams return for a last chance to make it to the quarter-finals.

S12 E31 · Surrealists v Korfballers

Find out what connects Tuvalu, hijab, Defra and nope in a quarter-final game.

S12 E32 · Psmiths v Cosmopolitans

Find out what connects Ali Amako, Reece Thens, Elize Elmopan and Enya Airobi.

S12 E33 · Beekeepers v Korfballers

The Beekeepers take on the Korfballers in this quarter-final game.

S12 E34 · Psmiths v Verbivores (2)

The Psmiths and Verbivores compete for a last chance to make it to the semi-finals.

S12 E35 · Semi-Final 1

Two teams compete in this semi-final game.

S12 E36 · Semi-Final 2

Two teams compete in the second semi-final game.

S12 E37 · The Final

Two teams compete in the final game of the series.

Series 13

37 episodes

S13 E1 · Stewards v Parishioners

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three Tolkien fans take on a church team in the first of the series. They compete to draw together the connections between things which at first glance, seem utterly random. So join Victoria Coren Mitchell if you want to know what connects pat: bone, rub: disease, Nut: spread and salmon: bacteria.

S13 E2 · Geocachers v Vikings

A team of geocachers takes on a trio with an interest in Vikings in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of exhibit, salt and pepper, outcast and roots manoeuvre. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.

S13 E3 · Snake Charmers v Extras

A team of reptile lovers take on three background actors in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of bubble, indemnity, Dutch and entendre. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.

S13 E4 · Eco-Warriors v Escapologists

A team of environmentalists takes on a trio who enjoy tackling escape rooms in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Polonius, Waymar Royce, Reg Cox and Abel. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.

S13 E5 · Lapsed Physicists v Belgophiles

A team of former physicists takes on a trio united by their love of Belgium in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Oscar the Grouch, Central Line, the top stripe on the Netherlands' flag and French portion of EE Telecom.

S13 E6 · Meeples v Tequila Slammers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts as a team of boardgamers, led by University Challenge alum Gail Trimble, takes on three lovers of Latin cuisine in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Tom Finney, Joe Wurzelbacher, Thomas Crapper and Mario.

S13 E7 · Cricketers v Inquisitors

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. In this heat, three cricket fans take on a team of professional question setters.

S13 E8 · Wanderers v Pedagogues

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. A team of solo applicants take on three teachers.

S13 E9 · Disparates v Beaks

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts as a team of former strangers who met on a quiz app take on three public school teachers in in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues comprising Houston, the Ryder Cup, Morse code and Colt pistol.

S13 E10 · Dandies v Gaffers

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents, as a team of fashion fans takes on a group of football coaches in in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one task being to determine the following word in the sequence: factory, Italian and automobiles.

S13 E11 · Arrowheads v Wombles

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as a team of darts players takes on three AFC Wimbledon supporters in the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues comprising Ishmael, Piscine Patel, Lemuel Gulliver and Robinson Crusoe.

S13 E12 · Detectives v Theatricals

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as a team of Sherlock Holmes fans take on three theatre workers in the last of the opening heats of the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues comprising Improbable, Watchmaker, Gene and Delusion.

S13 E13 · Vikings v Parishioners

A team of Vikings takes on a squad of parishioners in the lateral thinking general knowledge quiz. As ever, host Victoria Coren Mitchell will be asking contestants to make connections between things that at first do not appear to be linked, including a comedian, an identical twin, and a `history boy'.

S13 E14 · Eco-Warriors v Snake Charmers

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as the Eco-Warriors take on the Snake Charmers in a round two game of the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues comprising Pressed, Stained, Little Hood and American.

S13 E15 · Meeples v Belgophiles

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as the Meeples and Belgophiles return for this round two game of the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. The players must make connections between four things that may at first not appear to be linked, with one set of clues comprising George Sullivan, dried paste, tumble ready and Eve the Ants.

S13 E16 · Wanderers v Inquisitors

Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell. The Wanderers and Inquisitors return for a round-two game.

S13 E17 · Dandies v Beaks

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as the Dandies and Beaks return for this round two game of the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Something's Got to Give, The Athenaeum Portrait, The Last Tycoon and Schubert's Symphony No 8.

S13 E18 · Detectives v Arrowheads

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as the Detectives and Arrowheads return for this round two game of the quiz testing general knowledge and lateral thinking. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Man-Killer, Penthesilea, Sharron Davies and Jeff Bezos' company.

S13 E19 · Meeples v Parishioners

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as round two losers the Meeples and Parishioners return for their last chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Blockbusters, Rorke's Drift, Fox and Geese and ice hockey power play.

S13 E20 · Snake Charmers v Inquisitors

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as round two losers Snake Charmers and the Inquisitors return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects DiConcetto & Cruz, Moore & Prater, Green & Flynn, and Bono & Sarkisian.

S13 E21 · Dandies v Arrowheads

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as round two losers the Dandies and the Arrowheads return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Extra Special, M Signature, Finest, and Taste the Difference.

S13 E22 · Cricketers v Escapologists

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as round two losers the Cricketers and the Escapologists return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Robin Masters, Madeline Magellan, Temperance Brennan and Jessica Fletcher.

S13 E23 · Meeples v Inquisitors

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as round two losers the Meeples and the Inquisitors return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Ice Field, Eton Rugby, English Carom, and League Union.

S13 E24 · Dandies v Escapologists

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as round two losers the Dandies and the Escapologists return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects light kiss, snow leopard, American garden, and a fastening with rope.

S13 E25 · Eco-Warriors v Inquisitors

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the first third-round match of the competition as the Eco-Warriors take on the Inquisitors for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Boring Ted, Violent Vic, Devout P, and Repulsive Od.

S13 E26 · Wanderers v Vikings

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the second third-round match of the competition as the Wanderers take on the Vikings for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Odyle, Caloric, Phlogiston, and Luminiferous aether.

S13 E27 · Detectives v Escapologists

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts another third-round match as the Detectives take on the Escapologists for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Cornetto, Red Curtain, Mariachi and Three Colours.

S13 E28 · Belgophiles v Beaks

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts another third-round match as the Belgophiles take on the Beaks for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Tsar Alexander II, King George VI, the Arc de Triomphe and 12th Earl of Derby.

S13 E29 · Wanderers v Eco-Warriors

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as round three losers the Wanderers and the Eco-Warriors return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Snuppy, Mewtwo, Boba Fett and Dolly.

S13 E30 · Detectives v Beaks

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents as round three losers the Detectives and the Beaks return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects Phone driver, Ed Towers, Loin and ET War.

S13 E31 · Vikings v Inquisitors

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as the Vikings take on the Inquisitors in the first of the quarter-final matches, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Turn Around, Look Back in Anger, Cha, and Call Me Baby.

S13 E32 · Belgophiles v Escapologists

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as the Belgophiles take on the Escapologists in the second of the quarter-final matches, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Ethel, Yogh, Thorn, and Long S.

S13 E33 · Detectives v Vikings

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as round three losers the Detectives and the Vikings return for one last chance to win a place in the semi-finals. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Railway, Lonely, Little wheel, and Twenty-one.

S13 E34 · Eco-Warriors v Escapologists (rematch)

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as round three losers the Eco-Warriors and the Escapologists return for one last chance to win a place in the semi-finals. They must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Oh! Calcutta!, Mayday, Love in tennis, and Dandelion.

S13 E35 · Semi Final 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the first semi-final of the quiz show based on patience and lateral thinking, with one of the questions focusing on the link between Wolf Man, Dora, Rat Man and Little Hans.

S13 E36 · Semi Final 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the second and concluding semi-final of the quiz, in which two teams of contenders use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may appear at first not to be linked.

S13 E37 · Final

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions in the grand final of the quiz, as the Belgophiles take on either the Escapologists or the Inquisitors to succeed last year's winners the Verbivores and be named Only Connect series champions. The teams must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between groups of four things that may at first appear not to be linked, with one question asking what comes next in the sequence Caloris Montes, Skadi Mons, Mount Everest. Last in the series.

Series 14

28 episodes

S14 E1 · Hotpots v Poptimists

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. A team from Lancashire take on three pop music aficionados in the first of the series.

S14 E2 · Durhamites v LARPers

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Three Durham University graduates take on a team who enjoy live action role play.

S14 E3 · Pyromaniacs v Cartoonists

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. A team of pyromaniacs take on three animation fans.

S14 E4 · Motorheads v Time Ladies

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. A team of Formula 1 fans take on three Doctor Who aficionados.

S14 E5 · Birdwatchers v Dicers

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. A trio of birdwatchers take on a team of boardgamers.

S14 E6 · Brews v Forrests

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. A trio of tea drinkers square up to a family team in this opening heat.

S14 E7 · Ancient Alumni v Three Peaks

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Three graduates of Scotland's ancient universities take on the Three Peaks.

S14 E8 · Dragons v Westenders

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. A team of Welsh descent take on three theatre fans.

S14 E9 · Hotpots v Durhamites

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Two first round losers, the Hotpots and Durhamites, return.

S14 E10 · Motorheads v Cartoonists

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Two teams of first-round losers return.

S14 E11 · Birdwatchers v Brews

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Two teams of first-round losers return.

S14 E12 · Dragons v Three Peaks

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Two teams of first-round losers return.

S14 E13 · Poptimists v LARPers

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

S14 E14 · Pyromaniacs v Time Ladies

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

S14 E15 · Brews v Dicers

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show about making connections. Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

S14 E16 · Ancient Alumni v Westenders

Two teams of first-round winners return for the second round of the tournament.

S14 E17 · Motorheads v LARPers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Both teams playing have won and lost a game, so this is their last chance to stay in.

S14 E18 · Durhamites v Pyromaniacs

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. So join Victoria if you want to know what connects Steinhauer, Trotsky, Musk and Edmonds.

S14 E19 · Hotpots v Brews

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. For both teams playing in this episode it is their last chance to stay in the tournament.

S14 E20 · Birdwatchers v Westenders

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. For both teams playing in this episode it is their last chance to stay in the tournament.

S14 E21 · Time Ladies v LARPers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Time Ladies take on the LARPers in the first game of the quarter-finals.

S14 E22 · Durhamites v Poptimists

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Durhamites take on the Poptimists in the second of the quarter-finals.

S14 E23 · Brews v Ancient Alumni

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Brews take on the Ancient Alumni in the third quarter-final.

S14 E24 · Dicers v Birdwatchers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Dicers take on the Birdwatchers in the last quarter-final and 300th episode of the quiz.

S14 E25 · Semi-Final 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the first of the semi-finals in the series where knowledge will only take you so far.

S14 E26 · Semi-Final 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the second semi-final in the series where knowledge will only take you so far.

S14 E27 · Third-Place Play-Off

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their semi-finals battle for the third place in this year's tournament.

S14 E28 · The Final

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. It is the series finale as two teams battle it out to be named Only Connect Champions.

Series 15

28 episodes

S15 E1 · Darksiders v Suits

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Three Pink Floyd fans take on a team of bridge players in the first of the series.

S15 E2 · Gladiators v Lexplorers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Three friends who holiday in Rome take on a trio of wordsmiths in this episode.

S15 E3 · Wickets v Choristers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz that reveals the connections between things that appear utterly unrelated. Tonight, three cricketers take on a team of singers.

S15 E4 · Electrophiles v Forrests

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Three electropop fans take on a family team to draw together the connections between things which seem random.

S15 E5 · Eggchasers v 007s

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of rugby players take on three James Bond fans in this opening heat.

S15 E6 · Endeavours v Outliers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of Morse fans take on three mathematicians in this opening heat.

S15 E7 · Journeymen v Turophiles

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Three transit fans take on a trio of cheese lovers in tonight’s heat.

S15 E8 · Orwellians v Junipers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of George Orwell fans take on three gin drinkers in the last of the opening heats.

S15 E9 · Gladiators v Darksiders

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E10 · Wickets v Electrophiles

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E11 · Eggchasers v Outliers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E12 · Journeymen v Junipers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their first match return for a last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E13 · Lexplorers v Suits

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge only takes you so far. Two teams return to fight for a place in the quarter-finals.

S15 E14 · Forrests v Choristers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge only takes you so far. Two teams who won their first match return to fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

S15 E15 · Endeavours v 007s

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their first match return to fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

S15 E16 · Orwellians v Turophiles

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their first match return to fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

S15 E17 · Electrophiles v Suits

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E18 · Darksiders v Forrests

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E19 · Endeavours v Junipers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E20 · Eggchasers v Turophiles

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who have each won a game and lost a game have one last chance to stay in the tournament.

S15 E21 · Lexplorers v Suits

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Tonight sees the first of the quarter-finals.

S15 E22 · Forrests v Choristers

The quarter-finals continue in the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.

S15 E23 · 007s v Junipers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts another quarter-final as two teams compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

S15 E24 · Orwellians v Turophiles

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the last of the quarter-finals, as two more teams work out the connections between things which at first seem utterly random.

S15 E25 · Semi-Final 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the first of the semi-finals tonight as two teams compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

S15 E26 · Semi-Final 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the last semi-final, where two teams compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

S15 E27 · Third-Place Play-Off

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams battle it out to be named third-place finishers.

S15 E28 · Final

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. In the series finale, two excellent teams battle it out to be named champions.

Series 16

28 episodes

S16 E1 · Pilgrims v Corkscrews

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A trio of Boston United football fans take on a team of wine lovers in the first of the series.

S16 E2 · Bridges v Whodunnits

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A family team take on three murder mystery fans to draw together the connections between seemingly random things.

S16 E3 · Sliders v Ticket Collectors

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of shuffleboard players take on three live entertainment fans.

S16 E4 · Puzzle Hunters v Walruses

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of puzzle hunters take on three Beatles fans in this opening heat.

S16 E5 · Barons v Whitcombes

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far - patience and lateral thinking are also vital. Three school friends take on a family team in tonight’s heat.

S16 E6 · Dungeon Masters v Severns

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of Dungeons and Dragons players take on a team from the Welsh border in this heat.

S16 E7 · Apres Skiers v Colleagues

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Three skiing enthusiasts take on a team of co-workers.

S16 E8 · Polyhymnians v Sandy Shores

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of sacred music fans take on three seaside dwellers in this heat.

S16 E9 · Pilgrims v Bridges

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S16 E10 · Ticket Collectors v Walruses

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S16 E11 · Whitcombes v Severns

Two teams who lost their first heats compete to stay in the competition and attempt to find the connection between Picacho Peak, La Brea Tar Pits, Sierra Nevada Mountains and Rio Grande River.

S16 E12 · Colleagues v Sandy Shores

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S16 E13 · Whodunnits v Corkscrews

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

S16 E14 · Sliders v Puzzle Hunters

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

S16 E15 · Barons v Dungeon Masters

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

S16 E16 · Après Skiers v Polyhymnians

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.

S16 E17 · Whodunnits v Walruses

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of murder mystery enthusiasts take on three Beatles fans for a last chance to make the quarter-finals.

S16 E18 · Bridges v Puzzle Hunters

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A family team take on three puzzle hunters for a last chance to make the quarter-finals.

S16 E19 · Barons v Colleagues

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of former school friends take on three co-workers for a last chance to make the quarter finals.

S16 E20 · Polyhymnians v Severns

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Polyhymnians take on the Severns in a last chance to stay in the tournament.

S16 E21 · Whodunnits v Corkscrews

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Whodunnits take on the Corkscrews in tonight’s quarter-final.

S16 E22 · Sliders v Puzzle Hunters

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of shuffle board enthusiasts take on three puzzle hunters in tonight’s quarter-final.

S16 E23 · Dungeon Masters v Barons

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of video game enthusiasts take on three school friends in tonight’s quarter-final.

S16 E24 · Severns v Apres Skiers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. The Severns are facing the Apres Skiers in the last of the quarter-finals.

S16 E25 · Semi-Final 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams compete in the first of the semi-finals.

S16 E26 · Semi-Final 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams compete to draw connections in the second semi-final.

S16 E27 · Third-Place Play-Off

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. It's the third place play-off, with two teams competing to draw together connections.

S16 E28 · The Final

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. It is the series finale, with two teams competing to be named Only Connect champions.

Series 17

28 episodes

S17 E1 · Scrubs v Librarians

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Three NHS medics take on a team of Librarians in the first episode of the series.

S17 E2 · Gamemakers v Animal Lovers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of gaming enthusiasts take on three animal lovers in this opening heat.

S17 E3 · Apollos v Jukeboxers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Three space enthusiasts take on a team of music lovers in this opening heat.

S17 E4 · Golfers v Wildlifers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of golfers take on three wildlife lovers in this opening heat.

S17 E5 · Discotheques v Muppets

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of disco lovers take on three film fans in this opening heat.

S17 E6 · Debuggers v Steelers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of computer programmers take on three former Sheffield housemates.

S17 E7 · Ramblers v Woolgatherers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of walkers take on three knitters in this opening heat.

S17 E8 · Godyn Family v Data Wizards

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A family team takes on three data science workers in the last of the opening heats.

S17 E9 · Gamemakers v Scrubs

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S17 E10 · Apollos v Wildlifers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S17 E11 · Debuggers v Discotheques

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S17 E12 · Godyn Family v Woolgatherers

Two teams who lost their opening heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition. They’ll try to draw together the connections between things which seem utterly random at first glance.

S17 E13 · Librarians v Animal Lovers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

S17 E14 · Golfers v Jukeboxers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

S17 E15 · Muppets v Steelers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

S17 E16 · Ramblers v Data Wizards

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who won their opening heats return for the next stage of the competition.

S17 E17 · Apollos v Jukeboxers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who’ve won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S17 E18 · Scrubs v Librarians

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who have won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S17 E19 · Godyn Family v Ramblers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who’ve won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S17 E20 · Steelers v Discotheques

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Two teams who have won a game and lost a game return for a last chance to stay in the competition.

S17 E21 · Apollos v Animal Lovers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of space enthusiasts take on three animal lovers in the first of the quarter-finals.

S17 E22 · Golfers v Scrubs

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of golfers face three NHS doctors in this quarter-final.

S17 E23 · Ramblers v Muppets

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of walkers take on three film fans in this quarter-final.

S17 E24 · Data Wizards v Discotheques

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. A team of computer science workers take on three disco fans in the last of the quarter-finals.

S17 E25 · Semi-Final 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. In the first of the semi-finals, two teams battle it out for a place in the series finale.

S17 E26 · Semi-Final 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. It’s the last of the semi-finals, with two teams are battling it out for a place in the series finale.

S17 E27 · Third-Place Play-Off

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the third-place play-off as two teams try to work out what comes next in this sequence: 12. Holbein | 13: Hat | 14: Paris.

S17 E28 · The Final

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. It’s the 400th episode and the series finale, with two teams battling it out to be named champions.

Series 18

28 episodes

S18 E1 · Statisticals v Morporkians

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three data-lovers take on a team of Terry Pratchett fans in the opening heat of the series.

S18 E2 · Jillies v Road Runners

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the brain-teasing quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three Jilly Cooper fans face a team of road runners in another opening heat.

S18 E3 · Peacocks v Mothers Ruined

Three followers of fashion take on a team comprising a mother, a daughter, the daughter’s cousin and the mother’s niece. No, the format hasn’t changed: that’s still only a team of three.

S18 E4 · Cryptics v Strigiformes

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the brain-teasing quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three puzzle fans compete against a team of mature students - yes, there is such a thing.

S18 E5 · Cunning Planners v Seagulls

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three teachers from Brighton take on three Blackadder addicts in another opening heat.

S18 E6 · Jugadores v Harlequins

There’s a former MP on one of the teams: her political background comes in handy on the Wall but doesn’t help in the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far.

S18 E7 · Scrummagers v Crustaceans

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. One team are rugby supporters, and their opponents are admirers of crustaceans.

S18 E8 · Croot Family v Irregulars

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. A family team take on three Sherlock Holmes aficionados.

S18 E9 · Statisticals v Road Runners

As the series reaches the knock-out stage, can the teams find the link between West and Exotic, Diane and Elvis, Moll and Graeme, and Liston and Lloyd?

S18 E10 · Peacocks v Strigiformes

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Two bird-named teams take part in an avian stand-off to establish a pecking order.

S18 E11 · Jugadores v Seagulls

When presented with a sequence of three clues, can the teams work out what the fourth would be? They’re faced with this apparently random list: New Zealand Parrott, Alias, Small Ford Model.

S18 E12 · Scrummagers v Irregulars

In another knockout match, one of the teams works out what connects four clues after only seeing two of them: Narnian donkey and Edinburgh-based detective.

S18 E13 · Morporkians vs Jillies

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three Pratchett people take on a team of Jilly Cooper aficionados.

S18 E14 · Mothers Ruined v Cryptics

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. She asks what connects the following: Black and White, X and Y, Sun and Moon, and Sword and Shield.

S18 E15 · Cunning Planners v Harlequins

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three sitcom fans take on a team with a passion for the performing arts.

S18 E16 · Croot Family v Crustaceans

It could be covered with duct tape, rubbed with raw meat, have dandelion milk dripped on it, or be frozen. But why would anyone want to? Victoria is on hand to explain.

S18 E17 · Strigiformes v Cryptics

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Two returning teams fight for a place in the next round.

S18 E18 · Statisticals v Morporkians

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – logic and lateral thinking are the vital extra ingredients in this rematch between two teams who met in a previous round.

S18 E19 · Scrummagers v Croot Family

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Two family teams battle it out to stay in the competition.

S18 E20 · Jugadores v Cunning Planners

There’s a place in the next round on offer, and all the teams have to do is answer questions like this: Obel Tower / The Tower, Meridian Quay / Glasgow Tower / The Shard. What’s the connection?

S18 E21 · Jillies v Strigiformes

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. A semi-final place awaits one of the two returning teams, but to get there, they have to answer some diabolical questions.

S18 E22 · Mothers Ruined v Morporkians

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – logic and lateral thinking are the vital extra ingredients.

S18 E23 · Scrummagers v Harlequins

The semi-finals are looming. All the teams need to do to book their place is answer questions such as: 7 March 2021, 3 July 2021, 22 January 2022. What comes next in the sequence?

S18 E24 · Cunning Planners v Crustaceans

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Six contestants in search of a semi-final place must deal with a series of tricky questions.

S18 E25 · Strigiformes v Morporkians

It’s the first of the semi-finals, and the pressure is on. What connects On Top of Spaghetti, Pinocchio’s time inside Monstro, Adelaide’s Lament and the cocaine scene in the film Annie Hall?

S18 E26 · Scrummagers v Crustaceans

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s the second semi-final, but the series structure means the teams have met before

S18 E27 · Third Place Play-Off

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. The final can wait, because this episode is the third place play-off!

S18 E28 · The Final

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s the grand final, and Victoria and the teams are joined in the studio by two sparkling guests.

Series 19

28 episodes

Quiz show in which connections must be made between apparently unconnected things.

S19 E1 · Cribbagers v Gunners

Victoria Coren Mitchell returns to the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. In the opening heat, three keen cribbage players face a team of Arsenal supporters.

S19 E2 · Roadies v Stitchers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts another series of the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three rock music fans face a team of enthusiastic embroiderers in another first-round heat.

S19 E3 · Antiphons v Drop of Red

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three devotees of choral music come up against a team of red wine connoisseurs.

S19 E4 · Thrifters v Suncatchers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three lovers of all things pre-loved compete against a team of warm-weather worshippers.

S19 E5 · Isotopes v Academicals

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three Matt Groening fans take on a trio of teachers in another opening heat.

S19 E6 · Also Rans v Gardners

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three former Mastermind contenders are in the spotlight, facing a family team.

S19 E7 · Mercians v Volunteers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three willing volunteers take on a team from the Midlands to establish the connection between apparently random clues

S19 E8 · Video Nasties v Solomons Family

In another first-round contest, a fearless family faces fervent film fans. As ever, it’s all about connections – what links Green monster, Small chandelier, Stone sausage and Merrygold robin?

S19 E9 · Roadies v Cribbagers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. The series reaches the knock-out stage tonight, and only one of the teams can progress to the next round.

S19 E10 · Drop of Red v Suncatchers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s the knock-out stage, and the next round beckons for one of the teams.

S19 E11 · Academicals v Gardners

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Having lost their first game, both teams need a win to stay in.

S19 E12 · Solomons Family v Volunteers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Once again, one of the teams will be saying goodbye from the competition.

S19 E13 · Stitchers v Gunners

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s a ‘winner-winner’ game, so everyone survives to quiz another day.

S19 E14 · Antiphons v Thrifters

It's another ‘winner-winner’ heat, which means one team motors straight through to the next round, while the other has to take a more scenic route.

S19 E15 · Isotopes v Also Rans

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Everyone’s a winner in this episode - in the sense that the losing team can play another game later in the series.

S19 E16 · Mercians v Video Nasties

The Mercians became the second highest scorers in the programme’s history in their last appearance: they finished with 36 points. But how will they do against the Video Nasties?

S19 E17 · Antiphons v Suncatchers

Only one team can progress to the next round, after wrestling with clues such as: Patch (dog), Jason (cat), Fred/Freda (tortoise). What comes next in the sequence?

S19 E18 · Roadies v Stitchers

It’s a rematch tonight – the teams have met before, but once again, fate has intervened to bring them face to face to face. Posidriv, Torx, Phillips… what comes next in the sequence?

S19 E19 · Solomons Family v Video Nasties

It's another rematch – the Video Nasties won last time these teams met. What will the Solomons Family have to do to beat them?

S19 E20 · Isotopes v Gardners

All that stands between the teams and a place in the quarter finals is… well, questions, obviously. Questions such as this: aua (J), eua (F), a (M). What’s next?

S19 E21 · Gunners v Suncatchers

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s another fiercely fought contest, but one of the teams will have to head home.

S19 E22 · Thrifters v Stitchers

It's a quarter-final, and the teams have go grapple with such important questions as: what connects Meng Po soup, Lacuna Inc, the waters of Lethe and Superman’s kiss?

S19 E23 · Also Rans v Video Nasties

It’s a quarter-final, and the questions are getting trickier. For example: various, gaseous, caesium... what might come next in the sequence?

S19 E24 · Isotopes v Mercians

A look at just how far some people will go to commemorate their participation in the show. And what comes fourth in the following sequence: The Snow ____, Under the ____ Sun and The ____ In Winter?

S19 E25 · Semi-Final 1

It's the first semi-final of the series, with the teams facing such questions as: what connects gender reveal parties, Dune (1984 film), Creep and pop-up ads?

S19 E26 · Semi-Final

A coveted place in the third place play-off is at stake: one team will have to settle for being in the final.

S19 E27 · Third Place Play-Off

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s the third place play-off - how close can it be?

S19 E28 · The Final

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series final of the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s an exciting episode: everyone will remember where they were when they watched the drama unfold.

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