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Jeremy Paxman hosts the first match of the 29th series of the quiz, with the opening match of the first round seeing the University of Bristol take on Durham University

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the first-ever edition of the quiz rewarding patience and lateral thinking, with the Lapsed Psychologists taking on the Knitters

The Peruvian Lambayeque civilisation, which based its culture on a strong belief that building pyramids was essential to its survival - as was human sacrifice

Fiona Bruce travels across Europe to tell the story of Leonardo da Vinci's life, before heading to New York to see a recently discovered painting by the artist

Presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon focuses on the work of Walter Sickert, an actor and painter who created edgy and compelling art for those left at home during the First World War

Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke embark on more cultural city breaks, beginning by heading to the Portuguese capital to see what it has to offer

A look at how, in the 18th century, trade and conquest funded an explosion of creativity, and art stirred a growing social conscience

Fiona Bruce travels across Europe to tell the story of Leonardo da Vinci's life, before heading to New York to see a recently discovered painting by the artist

A look at how, in the 18th century, trade and conquest funded an explosion of creativity, and art stirred a growing social conscience