TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
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.
Guest stars Desiree Burch
Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Desiree Burch
Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Desiree Burch
Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Desiree Burch
Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Desiree Burch
Episode 6
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.
Guest stars Desiree Burch
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Desiree Burch
Episode 8
Chris Ramsey joins Alexander Armstrong as his new pointless friend.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 9
It's a day to use your words in a high-stakes show. Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 10
The periodic table has Chris Ramsey questioning the authenticity of the obscure answers.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 11
Alexander taps into his northern roots, with co-host Chris Ramsey guarding today's facts.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 12
Who knew there were so many octopuses in the seas? Chris Ramsey and Alexander join forces.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 13
It's Queen's ultimate top 75 that has our couples vying for an obscure answer.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 14
Alexander and Chris Ramsey are back with bingo calls and USA geography for the teams.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 15
Culinary knowledge is put to the test as Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 16
Eight new quizzers join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to show off their pointless prowess.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 17
Join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to see if one of our four couples will win the jackpot.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 18
Alexander and global pop star Chris Ramsey sing a noughties pop classic.
Guest stars Chris Ramsey
Episode 19
Gok Wan joins Alexander as his new co-host, inspiring a bonus round about shopping centres
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 20
Alexander and Gok Wan get sporty with a brainteaser about the Olympics.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 21
Gok Wan returns to join Alexander with a question about queen of pop, Madonna.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 22
Chinese cuisine is on the board as Gok Wan joins Alexander to flex his culinary muscle.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 23
Jackets and coats are a topic as Alexander is joined by Gok Wan.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 24
Alexander is joined by Gok Wan, as the teams go back to Ibiza with a clubbing bonus round.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 25
Nursery rhymes and Judi Dench feature in today's show with Alexander and Gok.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 26
It's popcorn-filled belly laughs for today's contestants, with comedy movies on the board.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 27
Astrology is a theme today, but can the eight quizzers see the answers in the stars?
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 28
Players go continental as they show off their French language skills to Gok and Xander.
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 29
Will contestants get snookered in today's bonus round on Gok's final day alongside Xander?
Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 30
Rob Rinder joins Alexander to preside over our eight quizzers – but without judgement!
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 31
Alexander and Rob Rinder are in harmony with a gleeful round about classical music.
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 32
Surf's up for our eight contestants, hoping there's no wipeouts in today's bonus round.
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 33
Rob Rinder is behind the desk and in charge of the facts as Alexander Armstrong presents.
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 34
TV judges are on the docket for Rob Rinder in today's show. Who will be the most obscure?
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 35
Ken Hom's cooking has our contestants looking for the lowest score.
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 36
Friends, Romans, countrymen... how many Shakespearean actors will our players know?
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 37
Drawings of classical music are Rob Rinder's offering. Will there be a pointless answer?
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 38
In honour of Rob Rinder, 'RR' things have the contestants in search of low scores.
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 39
The golden girls make an appearance on the board. Will they be friends to our players?
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 40
We move from royal events to gangster films in search of Pointless answers.
Guest stars Robert Rinder
Episode 41
Ellie Taylor is Alexander's new Pointless friend. Will she be our players' lucky charm?
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 42
Players' noses are between the pages, with 'trending book titles' needing obscure answers.
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 43
Will the muppets and wombles see contestants clearing up in today's show?
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 44
Alexander Armstrong is joined once more by Ellie Taylor, looking for the obscure answers.
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 45
It's a favourite – the periodic table – on the board. Will there be pointless answers?
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 46
Players are faced with literature and geography as Alexander hosts with Ellie Taylor.
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 47
Which of today's players will find the lowest scores and make it through to the final?
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 48
Singers are amongst today's topics for our four couples looking for the obscure to win.
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode 49
A girl guide badges bonus round has players doing their best to add £500 to the jackpot.
Guest stars Ellie Taylor
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Alexander ArmstrongSelf - Presenter
Richard OsmanSelf - Assistant
Lauren LaverneSelf - Assistant
Sally LindsaySelf - Assistant
Konnie HuqSelf - Assistant
Alex BrookerSelf - Assistant
Rose MatafeoSelf - Assistant
Lucy PorterSelf - Assistant
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