University Challenge 2008–09 Gail Trimble answered a record fifteen starters correctly, leading to much interest on internet forums and in the popular press. James Archer of King's College, Cambridge was questioned by police after wearing an RAF surplus jacket on the show—in combination with a dyed red mohican haircut—had prompted several complaints from viewers. Archer had obtained the jacket legally, and no further action was taken. The final, between Corpus Christi College and Manchester, was broadcast on 23 February 2009. Before the final, press coverage focused on the Corpus Christi captain, Gail Trimble, who had gained an exceptionally high proportion of her team's
Gail Trimble 825 out of 1,235. Corpus won with 275 points, beating Manchester's score of 190 points. However, the team was disqualified after an investigation revealed that her teammate, Sam Kay, finished studying at Corpus Christi while the series was being recorded. The winner's trophy was re-awarded to the runners-up, Manchester University. Trimble appeared in Series 13 of the BBC Quiz show "Only Connect" in 2017, as the captain of the "Meeples" team, accompanied by husband Tom West, and brother Hugh. Dr Trimble is a practising Anglican, and sang in the choir at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, in