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Pointless
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
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 33
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.0Episode 1
2025-02-05 · 43mMen's football helps to bolster the jackpot. Alexander is joined by Ellie Taylor.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.0Episode 2
2025-02-06 · 43mStunning cities at sunset have today's players choosing the most obscure in a bid to win.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.0Episode 3
2025-02-07 · 43mLiza Tarbuck takes a seat at the Pointless laptop to deliver the latest set of facts.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.0Episode 4
2025-02-10 · 43mIt's a word grid, delivered by Liza Tarbuck, that has today's players hoping for a win.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.0Episode 5
2025-02-11 · 43mDog breeds, geysers and film are today's challenges. Liza Tarbuck joins Alexander.
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Episode 6
★ 6.0Episode 6
2025-02-12 · 43mRisotto ingredients bubble along as Liza Tarbuck keeps things simmering with Alexander.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.0Episode 7
2025-02-13 · 43mWill today's couples score any home goals with high-scoring World Cup answers?
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.0Episode 8
2025-02-14 · 43mAlexander Armstrong and Liza Tarbuck are looking for obscure answers to find a winner.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.0Episode 9
2025-02-17 · 43mWe step back in time for round one as host Alexander Armstrong is joined by Liza Tarbuck.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 6.0Episode 10
2025-02-18 · 43mThere's much to do about nothing as Liza Tarbuck delivers a Shakespearean round one.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.0Episode 11
2025-02-19 · 43mThere's nothing artificial about today's show - apart from the 'AI' question on the board.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.0Episode 12
2025-02-20 · 43mToday's bonus has Alexander and co-host Liza Tarbuck feeling a little 'nutty'.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 6.0Episode 13
2025-02-21 · 43mLiza Tarbuck is back for a final time with 'Dogs Wearing Hats'.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 6.0Episode 14
2025-03-25 · 43mPhil Wang takes a seat at the laptop to assist Alexander looking for more obscure answers.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 6.0Episode 15
2025-03-26 · 43mSilent 'P' words have players delving deep into their psyche for a pointless answer.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 6.0Episode 16
2025-03-27 · 43mAlexander is joined by Phil Wang again as contestants look for the obscure answers.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 6.0Episode 17
2025-03-28 · 43mCricket has our players bowled over in search of the pointless answers needed to win.
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Episode 18
★ 5.0Episode 18
2025-03-31 · 44mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 19
★ 5.0Episode 19
2025-04-01 · 44mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 20
★ 5.0Episode 20
2025-04-02 · 44mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 21
★ 6.0Episode 21
2025-04-03 · 44mPhil Wang's artistic skills have today's contestants hoping to find a pointless answer.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 6.0Episode 22
2025-04-04 · 43mRacecourses have players galloping towards the Pointless trophy and today's jackpot.
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Episode 23
★ 6.0Episode 23
2025-04-07 · 43mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 24
★ 6.0Episode 24
2025-04-08 · 43mWith scary movies on the board, it's Phil Wang's last day as Alexander's wingman.
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Episode 25
★ 6.0Episode 25
2025-04-09 · 43mAlexander welcomes Mel Giedroyc as she takes up residence behind the Pointless laptop.
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Episode 26
★ 6.0Episode 26
2025-04-10 · 43mWe're heading back to school for A-levels with Alexander Armstrong and Mel Giedroyc.
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Episode 27
★ 6.0Episode 27
2025-04-11 · 43mWhovians assemble as Dr Who tests our players' obscure knowledge today, with Mel Giedroyc.
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Episode 28
★ 6.0Episode 28
2025-04-14 · 44mAlexander Armstrong has Victorian literature and Bluey up his sleeve for today's players.
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Episode 29
★ 6.0Episode 29
2025-04-15 · 44mMel Giedroyc's Eurovision muscle is flexed as she assists host Alexander Armstrong.
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Episode 30
★ 6.0Episode 30
2025-04-16 · 43mAlexander's podium choreography catches the eye of his Pointless co-host, Mel Giedroyc.
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Episode 31
★ 6.0Episode 31
2025-04-17 · 43mWe're off to the Wild West, so saddle up to see who'll bag themselves a Pointless trophy.
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Episode 32
★ 6.0Episode 32
2025-04-18 · 43mThe King's birthday chart-toppers have Mel Giedroyc and Alexander revisiting musical hits.
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E33
Episode 33
★ 6.0Episode 33
2025-04-21 · 43mOne of the questions is films with fictional US presidents, set by Alexander and Mel.
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Episode 34
★ 6.0Episode 34
2025-04-22 · 43mAlexander Armstrong welcomes four new couples, with Mel Giedroyc in the assistant's chair.
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Episode 35
★ 6.0Episode 35
2025-04-23 · 43mMel Giedroyc showcases her language skills with Xander on her final day at the desk.
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Episode 36
★ 6.0Episode 36
2025-04-24 · 43mAnita Rani joins Xander, with six new players and returners Alice and Brenda.
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Episode 37
★ 6.0Episode 37
2025-04-25 · 43mBoard games prove far from boring for today's players. Alexander is joined by Anita Rani.
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Episode 38
★ 6.0Episode 38
2025-04-28 · 43mWe're waving the flags of Olympic winners, but who will know the most obscure answers?
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Episode 39
★ 6.0Episode 39
2025-09-08 · 43mAnita Rani delivers the questions, which feature DMs, masterfully and with deft musings.
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Episode 40
★ 6.0Episode 40
2025-09-09 · 43mWe welcome back Ria Lina as players tackle a word grid to try to win today's jackpot.
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Episode 41
★ 6.0Episode 41
2025-09-10 · 43mA show favourite, US States, has eight players vying for the Pointless trophy.
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Episode 42
★ 6.0Episode 42
2025-09-11 · 43mThings get royal as contestants play to be crowned Pointless winners.
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Episode 43
★ 6.0Episode 43
2025-09-12 · 43mElements, literature and fashion collide in today's show with Alexander and Ria.
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Episode 44
★ 6.0Episode 44
2025-09-15 · 43mStephen Mangan is behind the desk to deliver Pointless facts with Alexander Armstrong.
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Episode 45
★ 6.0Episode 45
2025-09-16 · 43mOscar nominees and World Cup teams have players hoping to lift the Pointless trophy.
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Episode 46
★ 6.0Episode 46
2025-09-17 · 43mWith a bonus about lemons, will today's contestants make lemonade?
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Episode 47
★ 6.0Episode 47
2025-09-18 · 43mAlexander has Toy Story characters on the board, but 'Woody' know a Pointless answer?
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Episode 48
★ 6.0Episode 48
2025-09-19 · 43mFamous Chrises have Stephen Mangan and Xander hoping for Pointless answers.
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Alexander Armstrong
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