Pointless

Pointless

2009
Pointless
Pointless

Pointless

7.2 | NR | en | Reality

Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.

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EP28  Episode 28
May. 10,2024
Episode 28

Contestants score points by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP27  Episode 27
May. 09,2024
Episode 27

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gabby Logan for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP26  Episode 26
May. 08,2024
Episode 26

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gabby Logan for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP25  Episode 25
May. 07,2024
Episode 25

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gabby Logan for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP24  Episode 24
May. 06,2024
Episode 24

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gabby Logan for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP23  Episode 23
May. 03,2024
Episode 23

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gabby Logan. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP22  Episode 22
May. 02,2024
Episode 22

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP21  Episode 21
May. 01,2024
Episode 21

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP20  Episode 20
Apr. 30,2024
Episode 20

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP19  Episode 19
Apr. 29,2024
Episode 19

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP18  Episode 18
Apr. 26,2024
Episode 18

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP17  Episode 17
Apr. 25,2024
Episode 17

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP16  Episode 16
Apr. 24,2024
Episode 16

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP15  Episode 15
Apr. 23,2024
Episode 15

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP14  Episode 14
Apr. 22,2024
Episode 14

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP13  Episode 13
Apr. 19,2024
Episode 13

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP12  Episode 12
Apr. 18,2024
Episode 12

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP11  Episode 11
Apr. 17,2024
Episode 11

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP10  Episode 10
Apr. 16,2024
Episode 10

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP9  Episode 9
Apr. 15,2024
Episode 9

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP8  Episode 8
Apr. 12,2024
Episode 8

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP7  Episode 7
Apr. 11,2024
Episode 7

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP6  Episode 6
Apr. 10,2024
Episode 6

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP5  Episode 5
Apr. 09,2024
Episode 5

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP4  Episode 4
Apr. 08,2024
Episode 4

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP3  Episode 3
Apr. 05,2024
Episode 3

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP2  Episode 2
Apr. 04,2024
Episode 2

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

EP1  Episode 1
Apr. 03,2024
Episode 1

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

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7.2 | NR | en | Reality | More Info
Released: 2009-08-24 | Released Producted By: Remarkable Television , Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rhg2r
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Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.

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Cast

Alexander Armstrong

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anniehk-79954 I was unable to read the text of the questions( TOO SMALL). and am often unable to see the photo questions. Mainly I get to see the faces of the contestants and hosts. What use is that on a quiz show for viewer participants. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING.!!!!!!!!.Wont watch again.SHAME cos I like quizzes.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave This is a BBC quiz show that began in 2009 and is still running. In this show, teams of two compete to give correct answers that none of the hundred members of the public gave - those are pointless answers. For example, if the question is "Name a country beginning with B", then Benin might be a pointless answer, whereas Brazil would be a high score. In each round, a team is eliminated.The host Alexander Armstrong wastes a lot of time with irrelevant chat between him and the contestants. Even worse is the annoying, arrogant banter between him and his assistant Richard Osman. The rounds vary to a ridiculous extent in that it often quickly changes from very serious, high-brow topics (such as constellations) - to silly things (such as nursery rhymes). Osman is a serious geek one minute - then making fun of Armstrong or a contestant the next. It should either be a serious high-brow quiz or trivial messing around - not jolt from one to another in the same episode like it often does. There is also a celebrity version, as well as an American version and several European versions.
Jellybeansucker Game shows range from daft to extremely good. I'd say pointless was both, on the surface it seems a daft idea, but when you've watched it a few shows, it really works, and the concept feels like a rare piece of TV inspiration, absolutely brilliant original idea for a show, and there is tons of quiz mileage in it, it could run and run.Then you have the choice of presenters. Have to say at first this put me off watching it for ages. I briefly looked in, didn't really know what it was or understand what they were doing, looked at the question setter guy sitting down and thought 'Oh no, this is far too dry for me'. Armstrong didn't do a lot for me at the time either. Well, opinions can change because after finally getting into it, I think they are fantastic together, dry and formal yes but very witty and often really funny together. Osman is Stephen Fry like in his knowledge and wit, but drier, probably sharper and nowhere near as smug about it. I think he's a great find and would like to see him on some more panel shows. Armstrong is just a natural frontman, very clear and concise, warm and friendly. What's surprised me is how funny he can be too, as I was never really convinced by his more overt comedy routines.This show has stiff competition from some great gameshows like Millionaire, Weakest Link and Eggheads but I think this is the best of the lot, inventive, very entertaining, humorous and stupidly addictive. It's a cracker. Oh and the celebrity specials they do are a scream, with these two upright, slightly nerdy looking, well spoken chaps quietly sitting or standing there in ridiculous outfits. Absolute belter of a show, really! Do give it a go, if you've avoided it like I did, it's well worth getting into.
beresfordjd I am a bit of a saddo, as I really like this show when I catch it. Alexander Armstrong is an excellent front man for it and I really like him as a performer and was surprised to see him doing this. He has a special quality which comes across to the viewer (well this viewer anyway). The premise is that people try to find a pointless answer to the question posed thereby scoring as low as possible. Gentle humour is employed throughout and I like the fact that no-one is humiliated or made fools of in any way. I feel that the programme would benefit from a little faster pace but that is a minor quibble. It is almost educational sometimes too as one finds out facts one did not know before. Long may it last. Well I am adding to my review 16 months on and I am still addicted to it. If anything more so. It has really hit it's stride and Richard and Alexander's banter is witty, original and, unusually for a daytime quiz, funny. This one should run and run.