I've just been reliably informed that, at 520, ours is the third highest aggregate score in the Paxman era, and the highest since 1996

Ha! Did Paxman tell you that himself? Will he ever apologise for grilling me over the phone? Will my phone ever stop shaking? Did I really say "yes", "no", and "bye" to Mr M&S Underwear? Buzz in whenever you're ready!

PS It was a stunningly good match, I might even have watched the last ten minutes again, given that the first time round I was hiding behind the sofa.

Lol, I wish I could have heard this conversation.

Also, some kind soul has uploaded the video on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quQcGea_m-E

In the words of my older son, that was 'totally awesome'! Thanks for posting the youtube link, Mike. I wish we received this show in Oz.

I'm glad it's on Youtube and thanks for the link, Mike. I shall certainly watch it again - I missed a lot by peeping through my fingers in an agony of suspense.

I found this write-up about the match for anyone who's interested. Mike is described as 'predatory'!

http://lifeaftermastermind.blogspot.com/2012/02/university-challenge-quarter-final_25.html

Thanks for posting the link, it was great fun to watch. Good luck for the next one.

Hi everyone. Manchester play Worcester, Oxford tomorrow night (8pm BBC2) in a semi-final match. Make sure you tune in

I hope it's less stressful to watch than the last match - and that you won!

I wouldn't miss it for the world!
Too late to wish you good luck but I'm pretty sure it'll be another nailbiter!

We have an itsy bitsy case of divided loyalties in the Llamas. We've had to put one of our members in a paddock of her own while she ruminates on her memories of life at Oxford when she was at Worcester College so that her screams of anguish don't disturb Mike's concentration. Or his screams don't penetrate her reverie. One or the other.

Whoa, Mike!

"And the wheels of the team bus went round and round..."

So the Llamas couldn't lose either way. At least this week's viewing left my nails intact.

Good game Mike...I knew at least THREE whole answers tonight!

Any chance of a YouTube link like last time?

Thanks for making things a lot less stressful this time!

Once again that was brilliant, and I agree, at least for us, viewing it was much less stressful!

Advance warning. If you can watch the BBC live: Monday 8.00 p.m., the Final! Followed at around 8.26 by the presentation of the trophy at Clarence House by the Duchess of Cornwall. We wondered why Doublemm had been bobbing around a lot, he was practising his curtsey.

If you can't watch live, get your iPlayer tuned in and working!

I'll try and remember!

I'll be there, watching, wondering, hoping.

I believe it's right foot behind left Mike...or was that left foot behind right? Oh dear oh dear....what's a fellow to do? Either way, I'm sure you'll be most charming!

Will be watching on Monday night with bated breath! Good luck to you and your fantastic team!
Barbara

At 7.00 p.m. there's a documentary on BBC2 about the history of University Challenge which has been shown for 50 years in the UK (it was originally based on an American show, College Bowl). And while you're waiting for this evening's excitement, here's an interview with three of the Manchester team, including our very own Doublemm aka Mike McKenna:

http://youtu.be/UfVNl62Zpas

Leaving the house soon for a meal with friends before my final TV appearance (unless I my student debt takes over and I apply to be on 'Pointless'). Just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone for your support. It's made the whole experience much better.

I will be cheering for you and your team, all the way from Spain, all the best of luck.

Thanks Flopsy for posting the youtube interview, it was most enjoyable.