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Pointless

6.5/10 44 votes
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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.

Cast:
Alexander Armstrong
Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom
Network:
BBC One, BBC Two

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37 available

Series 32

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Episode 1

★ 6.0

Episode 1

2024-08-29 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch 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.

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Episode 2

★ 6.0

Episode 2

2024-08-30 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch 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.

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Episode 3

★ 6.0

Episode 3

2024-09-02 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch 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.

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Episode 4

★ 6.0

Episode 4

2024-09-03 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch 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.

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Episode 5

★ 6.0

Episode 5

2024-09-04 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch 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.

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Episode 6

★ 6.0

Episode 6

2024-09-05 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch 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.

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Episode 7

★ 6.0

Episode 7

2024-09-06 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch 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.

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Episode 8

★ 6.0

Episode 8

2024-09-09 · 43m

Chris Ramsey joins Alexander Armstrong as his new pointless friend.

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Episode 9

★ 6.0

Episode 9

2024-09-10 · 43m

It's a day to use your words in a high-stakes show. Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.

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Episode 10

★ 6.0

Episode 10

2024-09-11 · 43m

The periodic table has Chris Ramsey questioning the authenticity of the obscure answers.

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Episode 11

★ 6.0

Episode 11

2024-09-12 · 43m

Alexander taps into his northern roots, with co-host Chris Ramsey guarding today's facts.

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Episode 12

★ 6.0

Episode 12

2024-09-13 · 43m

Who knew there were so many octopuses in the seas? Chris Ramsey and Alexander join forces.

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Episode 13

★ 6.0

Episode 13

2024-09-16 · 43m

It's Queen's ultimate top 75 that has our couples vying for an obscure answer.

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Episode 14

★ 6.0

Episode 14

2024-09-17 · 43m

Alexander and Chris Ramsey are back with bingo calls and USA geography for the teams.

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Episode 15

★ 6.0

Episode 15

2024-09-18 · 43m

Culinary knowledge is put to the test as Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.

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Episode 16

★ 6.0

Episode 16

2024-09-19 · 43m

Eight new quizzers join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to show off their pointless prowess.

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Episode 17

★ 6.0

Episode 17

2024-09-20 · 43m

Join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to see if one of our four couples will win the jackpot.

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Episode 18

★ 6.0

Episode 18

2024-09-23 · 43m

Alexander and global pop star Chris Ramsey sing a noughties pop classic.

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Episode 19

★ 6.0

Episode 19

2024-09-24 · 43m

Gok Wan joins Alexander as his new co-host, inspiring a bonus round about shopping centres

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Episode 20

Episode 20

2024-09-25 · 43m

Alexander and Gok Wan get sporty with a brainteaser about the Olympics.

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Episode 21

★ 5.0

Episode 21

2024-09-26 · 43m

Gok Wan returns to join Alexander with a question about queen of pop, Madonna.

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Episode 22

★ 5.0

Episode 22

2024-09-27 · 43m

Chinese cuisine is on the board as Gok Wan joins Alexander to flex his culinary muscle.

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Episode 23

★ 5.0

Episode 23

2024-09-30 · 43m

Jackets and coats are a topic as Alexander is joined by Gok Wan.

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Episode 24

★ 5.0

Episode 24

2024-10-01 · 44m

Alexander is joined by Gok Wan, as the teams go back to Ibiza with a clubbing bonus round.

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Episode 25

★ 5.0

Episode 25

2024-10-02 · 43m

Nursery rhymes and Judi Dench feature in today's show with Alexander and Gok.

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Episode 26

★ 5.0

Episode 26

2024-10-03 · 43m

It's popcorn-filled belly laughs for today's contestants, with comedy movies on the board.

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Episode 27

★ 5.0

Episode 27

2024-10-04 · 43m

Astrology is a theme today, but can the eight quizzers see the answers in the stars?

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Episode 28

★ 5.0

Episode 28

2025-01-06 · 43m

Players go continental as they show off their French language skills to Gok and Xander.

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Episode 29

★ 5.0

Episode 29

2025-01-07 · 43m

Will contestants get snookered in today's bonus round on Gok's final day alongside Xander?

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Episode 30

★ 6.0

Episode 30

2025-01-08 · 43m

Rob Rinder joins Alexander to preside over our eight quizzers – but without judgement!

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Episode 31

★ 6.0

Episode 31

2025-01-09 · 43m

Alexander and Rob Rinder are in harmony with a gleeful round about classical music.

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Episode 32

★ 6.0

Episode 32

2025-01-10 · 43m

Surf's up for our eight contestants, hoping there's no wipeouts in today's bonus round.

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Episode 33

★ 6.0

Episode 33

2025-01-13 · 43m

Rob Rinder is behind the desk and in charge of the facts as Alexander Armstrong presents.

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Episode 34

★ 6.0

Episode 34

2025-01-14 · 43m

TV judges are on the docket for Rob Rinder in today's show. Who will be the most obscure?

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Episode 35

★ 6.0

Episode 35

2025-01-15 · 43m

Ken Hom's cooking has our contestants looking for the lowest score.

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Episode 36

★ 6.0

Episode 36

2025-01-16 · 43m

Friends, Romans, countrymen... how many Shakespearean actors will our players know?

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Episode 37

★ 6.0

Episode 37

2025-01-17 · 43m

Drawings of classical music are Rob Rinder's offering. Will there be a pointless answer?

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Episode 38

★ 6.0

Episode 38

2025-01-20 · 43m

In honour of Rob Rinder, 'RR' things have the contestants in search of low scores.

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Episode 39

★ 6.0

Episode 39

2025-01-21 · 43m

The golden girls make an appearance on the board. Will they be friends to our players?

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Episode 40

★ 6.0

Episode 40

2025-01-22 · 43m

We move from royal events to gangster films in search of Pointless answers.

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Episode 41

★ 6.0

Episode 41

2025-01-23 · 43m

Ellie Taylor is Alexander's new Pointless friend. Will she be our players' lucky charm?

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Episode 42

★ 6.0

Episode 42

2025-01-24 · 43m

Players' noses are between the pages, with 'trending book titles' needing obscure answers.

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Episode 43

★ 6.0

Episode 43

2025-01-27 · 43m

Will the muppets and wombles see contestants clearing up in today's show?

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Episode 44

★ 6.0

Episode 44

2025-01-28 · 43m

Alexander Armstrong is joined once more by Ellie Taylor, looking for the obscure answers.

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Episode 45

★ 6.0

Episode 45

2025-01-29 · 43m

It's a favourite – the periodic table – on the board. Will there be pointless answers?

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Episode 46

★ 6.0

Episode 46

2025-01-30 · 43m

Players are faced with literature and geography as Alexander hosts with Ellie Taylor.

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Episode 47

★ 6.0

Episode 47

2025-01-31 · 43m

Which of today's players will find the lowest scores and make it through to the final?

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Episode 48

★ 6.0

Episode 48

2025-02-03 · 43m

Singers are amongst today's topics for our four couples looking for the obscure to win.

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Episode 49

★ 6.0

Episode 49

2025-02-04 · 43m

A girl guide badges bonus round has players doing their best to add £500 to the jackpot.

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Cast

Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong

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