Specials

E1. Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Rugby Boys

Dec 21, 2009 · 29m

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

E2. Children in Need Special: Wheel Men v Larks

Nov 15, 2010 · 29m

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).

E3. Champion of Champions: Gamblers v Epicureans

Jan 10, 2011 · 29m

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

E4. University Challenge Special: Crossworders v University Challengers

Jan 17, 2011 · 29m

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

E5. Comic Relief Special: Treesome v Larks

Mar 14, 2011 · 29m

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

E6. Children in Need Special: Great Believers v Free Speakers

Nov 14, 2011 · 29m

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).

E7. Wall Night 1 (1)

Dec 12, 2011 · 29m

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

E8. Wall Night 1 (2)

Dec 12, 2011 · 29m

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

E9. Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Epicureans

Jan 2, 2012 · 29m

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

E10. Mastermind Special: Crossworders v Masterminders

Jan 9, 2012 · 29m

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

E11. Wall Night 2 (1)

Jan 30, 2012 · 29m

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

E12. Wall Night 2 (2)

Jan 30, 2012 · 29m

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

E13. Sport Relief Special: Cutters v Backhanders

Mar 19, 2012 · 29m

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

E14. Children in Need Special: Goldfingers v Fowls

Nov 12, 2012 · 29m

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).

E15. Champion of Champions: Analysts v Scribes

Jan 7, 2013 · 29m

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

E16. Special: Eggheads v Davids

Jan 14, 2013 · 29m

Three Eggheads take on three champion captains all called David.

E17. Comic Relief Special 2013: Neuromantics v Muppets

Mar 11, 2013 · 29m

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).

E18. Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding Team

Nov 11, 2013 · 29m

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

E19. Sport Relief Special: Scribblers v Terriers

Mar 17, 2014 · 29m

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

E20. Children in Need Special: Noggins v Curiosities

Nov 10, 2014 · 29m

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

E21. Comic Relief Special: Waterbabies v Tillers

Mar 9, 2015 · 29m

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

E22. Children in Need Special: Music Monkeys v Chess Pieces

Nov 9, 2015 · 29m

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.

E23. Sport Relief Special: Royal III v BBC

Mar 14, 2016 · 29m

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.

E24. Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String Section

Dec 18, 2018 · 30m

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

E25. Sport Special: Footballers v Korfballers

Dec 19, 2018 · 30m

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

E26. Family Special: Lasletts v Meeples

Dec 20, 2018 · 30m

The Lasletts and Meeples return for a special family edition.

E27. Quiz Special: QI Elves v Inquisitors

Dec 25, 2018 · 30m

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

E28. Travel Special: Globetrotters v Eurovisionaries

Dec 30, 2019 · 30m

Two former teams with a connection to travel return.

E29. Happy Hour Special: Alesmen v Cosmopolitans

Jan 1, 2020 · 30m

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

E30. Education: Clareites v Beaks

Jan 2, 2020 · 30m

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