Jeremy Paxman bids farewell to University Challenge in final show as host
's 60-year run.
Bamber Gascoigne hosted the show from 1962 until 1987, with Paxman taking over for the show's revival in 1994.He added: "With his immense intellect, authority, and respect from students and viewers alike, Jeremy hands over a format, and show, as strong as ever." The news of Paxman's departure last year followed an announcement that the broadcaster had been diagnosed with Parkinson's.Sign up for Apple TV+
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