University Challenge fans left 'in hysterics' by BBC voice over 'blunder'

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"Oh my god it's incredible. I've never laughed so much at University Challenge," one fan quipped.

A BBC announcer's 'blunder' has left University Challenge fans in stitches after he introduced a contestant.

The second round of the quiz competition for students continued yesterday.

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Amol Rajan hosted the two teams on the BBC quiz showCredit: bbc
But eagled-eyed viewers spotted a hilarious blunder during the episode
But eagled-eyed viewers spotted a hilarious blunder during the episodeCredit: bbc

York competed with Birkbeck for a place in the quarter-finals.

Amol Rajan was on board to asks the the mind-boggling questions.

But it wasn't long until viewers spotted a hilarious blunder.

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Many thought the BBC announcer was making chicken sounds after announcing a contestant during the buzzer rounds.

One fan wrote on X/Twitter: I thought the University Challenge announcer was clucking like a chicken! DEAD."

Another tagged the voiceover artist, Roger Tilling and penned: Kudos to Roger Tilling for being brilliant about this."

The BBC announcer aslo wasn't afraid to make a joke of the situation, as he said: "I'm not so sure!! I sound a bit like a hen shouting 'Birkbeck McMillan' at speed!!"

Another fan replied: "Lol, I need this as my new ringtone. It just had to be Cluck, Cluck, Cluck McMillan to get the tie break question as well."

"Oh my god it's incredible. I've never laughed so much at University Challenge," another fan quipped.

A fifth added: "Thought it was just me … had me in hysterics."

After 165 points, Birkbeck came out on top, heading to the quarter-finals.

Many viewers thought the BBC announcer was making chicken noises after announcing a contestant
Many viewers thought the BBC announcer was making chicken noises after announcing a contestantCredit: bbc

Sukaina Benzakour

University Challenge, BBC Two, BBC ONE, BBC

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