Starter for 10 is a 2006 British comedy-drama film directed by Tom Vaughan, based on the 2003 novel of the same name by David Nicholls. The story follows Brian Jackson, a university student who passionately pursues a spot on the University Challenge quiz team while navigating personal relationships. Set in 1985 against the political backdrop of Thatcherism, the film portrays themes of intellectual pursuit and romantic entanglements.