University Challenge returns to our screens tonight - and one participant, a former Welwyn Garden City resident, has high hopes of leading his team to victory.

Harry Scully, a former Monk's Walk School student, represented Durham University on the quiz show. 

The final year student and his teammates will compete against Bristol University in the finals, after beating the team in the first round

The final episode will air on BBC2 tonight (Monday, May 29), at 8.30pm. 

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Welwyn Hatfield Times: The final episode aired on BBC2 yesterday (Monday, May 29), at 8.30pm. The final episode aired on BBC2 yesterday (Monday, May 29), at 8.30pm.  (Image: BBC/Lifted Entertainment, Part of ITV Studios)

The student said: "I'm really proud of how far me and my team have managed to take it. We're definitely riding that wave and really happy." 

The team beat Royal Holloway, University of London, in the semi-finals with a score of 160-90. They have lost to the same team in a previous round. 

Harry's dad, Ricky Scully said: "I'm really proud of how my son and his team have done.  

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"It's a great feeling even just to see him in the final. There is potential for him to take part in similar challenges in the future as he really enjoys quizzes." 

Graduating in July, the physics and chemistry student will be leaving Durham University with a master's degree. 

Harry added: "I'm excited to be done but I'm sad to leave and a bit nervous about my final exam results."