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Eric Monkman

University Challenge contestant Eric Monkman has won the nation's hearts thanks to his intense delivery and vast general knowledge.

University Challenge contestant Eric Monkman has become a social media sensation thanks to his intense delivery and incredible general knowledge, with "Monkmania" sweeping the nation. But just how did he come to know so much? And do we - in an age when we're supposedly sick of experts - need a hero like Monkman? Mark Coles finds out.

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13 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Apr 2017 17:40

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  • Sat 1 Apr 2017 19:00
  • Sun 2 Apr 2017 17:40

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