University Challenge Christmas episode axed after disabled contestants complain

University Challenge Christmas episode pulled after ableism complaints (Ric Lowe/Lifted Entertainment/ITV Studios)

The BBC has pulled a Christmas University Challenge episode from its festive schedule after two contestants complained about a lack of provision for their disabilities.

The episode will not be broadcast following grievances from one contestant who was blind and the other neurodivergent, over a lack of audio description and subtitles, the BBC has reported.