Original title
Pointless
Released
8/24/2009
Origin country
GB
Genre
Reality
Production companies
Remarkable Entertainment
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
34
Number of episodes
1804
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.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman celebrate the 500th episode of the quiz. Former contestants who had come close to winning the jackpot are given another chance to try to score as few points as possible by trying to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, this special episode is a collection of outtakes, funny answers and unforgettable moments from ten years of Pointless
A very special edition of the programme to mark its 1,000th episode. Exceptional past contestants have been invited back, and hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman have swapped roles, with Richard as host and Alexander behind the desk.
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.
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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. 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 8 PointlessSeries 30 Episode 8 of 55
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Ria Lina. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Ria Lina. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Ria Lina. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Vick Hope. 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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Vick Hope. 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.
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe. 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Ramsey joins Alexander Armstrong as his new pointless friend.
It's a day to use your words in a high-stakes show. Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.
The periodic table has Chris Ramsey questioning the authenticity of the obscure answers.
Alexander taps into his northern roots, with co-host Chris Ramsey guarding today's facts.
Who knew there were so many octopuses in the seas? Chris Ramsey and Alexander join forces.
It's Queen's ultimate top 75 that has our couples vying for an obscure answer.
Alexander and Chris Ramsey are back with bingo calls and USA geography for the teams.
Culinary knowledge is put to the test as Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.
Eight new quizzers join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to show off their pointless prowess.
Join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to see if one of our four couples will win the jackpot.
Alexander and global pop star Chris Ramsey sing a noughties pop classic.
Gok Wan joins Alexander as his new co-host, inspiring a bonus round about shopping centres
Alexander and Gok Wan get sporty with a brainteaser about the Olympics.
Gok Wan returns to join Alexander with a question about queen of pop, Madonna.
Chinese cuisine is on the board as Gok Wan joins Alexander to flex his culinary muscle.
Jackets and coats are a topic as Alexander is joined by Gok Wan.
Alexander is joined by Gok Wan, as the teams go back to Ibiza with a clubbing bonus round.
Nursery rhymes and Judi Dench feature in today's show with Alexander and Gok.
It's popcorn-filled belly laughs for today's contestants, with comedy movies on the board.
Astrology is a theme today, but can the eight quizzers see the answers in the stars?
Players go continental as they show off their French language skills to Gok and Xander.
Will contestants get snookered in today's bonus round on Gok's final day alongside Xander?
Rob Rinder joins Alexander to preside over our eight quizzers – but without judgement!
Alexander and Rob Rinder are in harmony with a gleeful round about classical music.
Surf's up for our eight contestants, hoping there's no wipeouts in today's bonus round.
Rob Rinder is behind the desk and in charge of the facts as Alexander Armstrong presents.
TV judges are on the docket for Rob Rinder in today's show. Who will be the most obscure?
Ken Hom's cooking has our contestants looking for the lowest score.
Friends, Romans, countrymen... how many Shakespearean actors will our players know?
Drawings of classical music are Rob Rinder's offering. Will there be a pointless answer?
In honour of Rob Rinder, 'RR' things have the contestants in search of low scores.
The golden girls make an appearance on the board. Will they be friends to our players?
We move from royal events to gangster films in search of Pointless answers.
Ellie Taylor is Alexander's new Pointless friend. Will she be our players' lucky charm?
Players' noses are between the pages, with 'trending book titles' needing obscure answers.
Will the muppets and wombles see contestants clearing up in today's show?
Alexander Armstrong is joined once more by Ellie Taylor, looking for the obscure answers.
It's a favourite – the periodic table – on the board. Will there be pointless answers?
Players are faced with literature and geography as Alexander hosts with Ellie Taylor.
Which of today's players will find the lowest scores and make it through to the final?
Singers are amongst today's topics for our four couples looking for the obscure to win.
A girl guide badges bonus round has players doing their best to add £500 to the jackpot.
Men's football helps to bolster the jackpot. Alexander is joined by Ellie Taylor.
Stunning cities at sunset have today's players choosing the most obscure in a bid to win.
Liza Tarbuck takes a seat at the Pointless laptop to deliver the latest set of facts.
It's a word grid, delivered by Liza Tarbuck, that has today's players hoping for a win.
Dog breeds, geysers and film are today's challenges. Liza Tarbuck joins Alexander.
Risotto ingredients bubble along as Liza Tarbuck keeps things simmering with Alexander.
Will today's couples score any home goals with high-scoring World Cup answers?
Alexander Armstrong and Liza Tarbuck are looking for obscure answers to find a winner.
We step back in time for round one as host Alexander Armstrong is joined by Liza Tarbuck.
There's much to do about nothing as Liza Tarbuck delivers a Shakespearean round one.
There's nothing artificial about today's show - apart from the 'AI' question on the board.
Today's bonus has Alexander and co-host Liza Tarbuck feeling a little 'nutty'.
Liza Tarbuck is back for a final time with 'Dogs Wearing Hats'.
Phil Wang takes a seat at the laptop to assist Alexander looking for more obscure answers.
Silent 'P' words have players delving deep into their psyche for a pointless answer.
Alexander is joined by Phil Wang again as contestants look for the obscure answers.
Cricket has our players bowled over in search of the pointless answers needed to win.
Phil Wang's artistic skills have today's contestants hoping to find a pointless answer.
Racecourses have players galloping towards the Pointless trophy and today's jackpot.
With scary movies on the board, it's Phil Wang's last day as Alexander's wingman.
Alexander welcomes Mel Giedroyc as she takes up residence behind the Pointless laptop.
We're heading back to school for A-levels with Alexander Armstrong and Mel Giedroyc.
Whovians assemble as Dr Who tests our players' obscure knowledge today, with Mel Giedroyc.
Alexander Armstrong has Victorian literature and Bluey up his sleeve for today's players.
Mel Giedroyc's Eurovision muscle is flexed as she assists host Alexander Armstrong.
Alexander's podium choreography catches the eye of his Pointless co-host, Mel Giedroyc.
We're off to the Wild West, so saddle up to see who'll bag themselves a Pointless trophy.
The King's birthday chart-toppers have Mel Giedroyc and Alexander revisiting musical hits.
One of the questions is films with fictional US presidents, set by Alexander and Mel.
Alexander Armstrong welcomes four new couples, with Mel Giedroyc in the assistant's chair.
Mel Giedroyc showcases her language skills with Xander on her final day at the desk.
Anita Rani joins Xander, with six new players and returners Alice and Brenda.
Board games prove far from boring for today's players. Alexander is joined by Anita Rani.
We're waving the flags of Olympic winners, but who will know the most obscure answers?
Anita Rani delivers the questions, which feature DMs, masterfully and with deft musings.
We welcome back Ria Lina as players tackle a word grid to try to win today's jackpot.
A show favourite, US States, has eight players vying for the Pointless trophy.
Things get royal as contestants play to be crowned Pointless winners.
Elements, literature and fashion collide in today's show with Alexander and Ria.
Stephen Mangan is behind the desk to deliver Pointless facts with Alexander Armstrong.
Oscar nominees and World Cup teams have players hoping to lift the Pointless trophy.
With a bonus about lemons, will today's contestants make lemonade?
Alexander has Toy Story characters on the board, but 'Woody' know a Pointless answer?
Famous Chrises have Stephen Mangan and Xander hoping for Pointless answers.
Angela Rippon joins Alexander from behind the famous desk, with facts and figures for all.
Art and Formula One are on the board as Alexander is joined by co-host Angela Rippon
Alexander and Angela Rippon question players about US states and female crimefighters.
Eight players join Alexander Armstrong to find the obscure and score a Pointless answer.
Books, rivers and plants appear in today's show with Alexander and Angela Rippon.
To celebrate co-host Angela Rippon, there are questions on ballet and Morecambe and Wise.
Alexander Armstrong and Angela Rippon ask questions on the National Trust and cities.
Alexander Armstrong and Angela Rippon question players about books and pop music.
This show has everything from female icons to minecraft on the board.
Angela Rippon brings her knowledge of Eurovision to this show with Alexander Armstrong.
It's Angela Rippon's last day, and she's got facts about TV love triangles and ballerinas.
Xander is joined by BBC Radio legend Trevor Nelson as he takes up residency at the desk.
Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Nelson question players about countries.
Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Nelson question players about accidentally vegan biscuits.
Trevor Nelson mixes Stevie Wonder facts and portmanteau words for today's show.
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