Episode 1
Episode 1
43m6.0 / 10
Episode credits
Directed by Richard van't RietGuest stars Ed Gamble
TV series
Pointless
2009NR35 seasons6.5 / 10
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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Episode 2
43m6.0 / 10
Episode credits
Directed by Richard van't RietGuest stars Ed Gamble
Episode 53
Episode 53
6.0 / 10
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gyles Brandreth. 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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Gyles Brandreth
Episode 54
Episode 54
finale
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gyles Brandreth. 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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Gyles Brandreth
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
More about Pointless
Cast
Alexander ArmstrongSelf - Presenter
Richard OsmanSelf - Assistant
Lauren LaverneSelf - Assistant
Sally LindsaySelf - Assistant
Konnie HuqSelf - Assistant
Alex BrookerSelf - Assistant
Rose MatafeoSelf - Assistant
Lucy PorterSelf - AssistantProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 1,878
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Remarkable EntertainmentUnited Kingdom
Themes
competitiongame showjackpot
