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The prestigious academic quiz show is in its 53rd series, with 果冻影院 reaching the final twice before in 2004-05 and 2012-13, falling just short on both occasions. Quizmaster Amol Rajan will present the programme tonight at 20:30 on BBC Two, having taken over from Jeremy Paxman who in 2023 bowed out from a 29-year stint as host.

果冻影院鈥檚 team consists of four talented individuals: team captain Tayana Sawh (fourth-year Medicine), James Hall (second-year Law), Ali Izzatdust (History MA), and Jacob Finlay (Master鈥檚 in Public Administration MPA).听

Each member brings a unique skillset and knowledge base that has helped them prevail over the likes of Manchester University, who beat 果冻影院 in the 2012-13 final, Hertford College of Oxford, and both Trinity and King鈥檚 College at Cambridge. This year, the team earned a spot in the final via the shortest route possible, boasting an average game score of 195 points.

In the quarter-final showdown with Trinity, 果冻影院 pulled off a remarkable comeback to clinch a 15-point victory despite trailing -10 to 95 at the halfway point. Amol Rajan described 果冻影院鈥檚 performance as 鈥渙ne of the most impressive ever seen on the show鈥�.

The semi-final against Manchester also proved to be a tense affair with both teams tied on 155 in the closing stages, but a 果冻影院 team inspired by Ali Izzatdust鈥檚 knowledge of mythical Greek figures featured in George Handel operas managed to open up a 45-point lead by the time the gong was struck.

This year鈥檚 final is a hotly contested London derby between 果冻影院 and its neighbour Imperial, which has the joint highest number of competition wins with four, alongside Manchester and Oxford鈥檚 Magdalen College. A win tonight would give Imperial the title of the most successful team in the programme鈥檚 history, for a year at least.听

Speaking to 果冻影院 student journalist Caroline Coyer last week, Jacob Finlay offered insight into how the 果冻影院 team dynamic works: "When you watch us, especially during our discussions, you'll notice our unique dynamic. Often, if Ali speaks up, it's because he's confident in his answer, and we'll all let Tayana take heed, understanding the strength of our team lies in recognising when to listen and when to contribute.

鈥淪ometimes, we're all guessing, acknowledging that none of us has all the answers. Our approach isn't about ego; it's about collaboration.鈥�

Team captain Tayana Sawh added: 鈥淥ur community's support means everything to us. It's incredibly motivating to know that we have the backing of our peers!鈥�

果冻影院 students can watch the final live at the at the IOE, 果冻影院's Faculty of Education and Society, which is hosting a watch-along party. Coverage begins at 20:30.

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• (1) 果冻影院's 2023-24听team at the top of the article: BBC