About this season
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.
Episodes (49)
1. Episode 1
6.0Aired 29 August 2024 • 43 min
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.
2. Episode 2
6.0Aired 30 August 2024 • 43 min
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.
3. Episode 3
6.0Aired 2 September 2024 • 43 min
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.
4. Episode 4
6.0Aired 3 September 2024 • 43 min
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.
5. Episode 5
6.0Aired 4 September 2024 • 43 min
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.
6. Episode 6
6.0Aired 5 September 2024 • 43 min
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.
7. Episode 7
6.0Aired 6 September 2024 • 43 min
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.
8. Episode 8
6.0Aired 9 September 2024 • 43 min
Chris Ramsey joins Alexander Armstrong as his new pointless friend.
9. Episode 9
6.0Aired 10 September 2024 • 43 min
It's a day to use your words in a high-stakes show. Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.
10. Episode 10
6.0Aired 11 September 2024 • 43 min
The periodic table has Chris Ramsey questioning the authenticity of the obscure answers.
11. Episode 11
6.0Aired 12 September 2024 • 43 min
Alexander taps into his northern roots, with co-host Chris Ramsey guarding today's facts.
12. Episode 12
6.0Aired 13 September 2024 • 43 min
Who knew there were so many octopuses in the seas? Chris Ramsey and Alexander join forces.
13. Episode 13
6.0Aired 16 September 2024 • 43 min
It's Queen's ultimate top 75 that has our couples vying for an obscure answer.
14. Episode 14
6.0Aired 17 September 2024 • 43 min
Alexander and Chris Ramsey are back with bingo calls and USA geography for the teams.
15. Episode 15
6.0Aired 18 September 2024 • 43 min
Culinary knowledge is put to the test as Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.
16. Episode 16
6.0Aired 19 September 2024 • 43 min
Eight new quizzers join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to show off their pointless prowess.
17. Episode 17
6.0Aired 20 September 2024 • 43 min
Join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to see if one of our four couples will win the jackpot.
18. Episode 18
6.0Aired 23 September 2024 • 43 min
Alexander and global pop star Chris Ramsey sing a noughties pop classic.
19. Episode 19
6.0Aired 24 September 2024 • 43 min
Gok Wan joins Alexander as his new co-host, inspiring a bonus round about shopping centres
20. Episode 20
Aired 25 September 2024 • 43 min
Alexander and Gok Wan get sporty with a brainteaser about the Olympics.
21. Episode 21
5.0Aired 26 September 2024 • 43 min
Gok Wan returns to join Alexander with a question about queen of pop, Madonna.
22. Episode 22
5.0Aired 27 September 2024 • 43 min
Chinese cuisine is on the board as Gok Wan joins Alexander to flex his culinary muscle.
23. Episode 23
5.0Aired 30 September 2024 • 43 min
Jackets and coats are a topic as Alexander is joined by Gok Wan.
24. Episode 24
5.0Aired 1 October 2024 • 44 min
Alexander is joined by Gok Wan, as the teams go back to Ibiza with a clubbing bonus round.
25. Episode 25
5.0Aired 2 October 2024 • 43 min
Nursery rhymes and Judi Dench feature in today's show with Alexander and Gok.
26. Episode 26
5.0Aired 3 October 2024 • 43 min
It's popcorn-filled belly laughs for today's contestants, with comedy movies on the board.
27. Episode 27
5.0Aired 4 October 2024 • 43 min
Astrology is a theme today, but can the eight quizzers see the answers in the stars?
28. Episode 28
5.0Aired 6 January 2025 • 43 min
Players go continental as they show off their French language skills to Gok and Xander.
29. Episode 29
5.0Aired 7 January 2025 • 43 min
Will contestants get snookered in today's bonus round on Gok's final day alongside Xander?
30. Episode 30
6.0Aired 8 January 2025 • 43 min
Rob Rinder joins Alexander to preside over our eight quizzers – but without judgement!
31. Episode 31
6.0Aired 9 January 2025 • 43 min
Alexander and Rob Rinder are in harmony with a gleeful round about classical music.
32. Episode 32
6.0Aired 10 January 2025 • 43 min
Surf's up for our eight contestants, hoping there's no wipeouts in today's bonus round.
33. Episode 33
6.0Aired 13 January 2025 • 43 min
Rob Rinder is behind the desk and in charge of the facts as Alexander Armstrong presents.
34. Episode 34
6.0Aired 14 January 2025 • 43 min
TV judges are on the docket for Rob Rinder in today's show. Who will be the most obscure?
35. Episode 35
6.0Aired 15 January 2025 • 43 min
Ken Hom's cooking has our contestants looking for the lowest score.
36. Episode 36
6.0Aired 16 January 2025 • 43 min
Friends, Romans, countrymen... how many Shakespearean actors will our players know?
37. Episode 37
6.0Aired 17 January 2025 • 43 min
Drawings of classical music are Rob Rinder's offering. Will there be a pointless answer?
38. Episode 38
6.0Aired 20 January 2025 • 43 min
In honour of Rob Rinder, 'RR' things have the contestants in search of low scores.
39. Episode 39
6.0Aired 21 January 2025 • 43 min
The golden girls make an appearance on the board. Will they be friends to our players?
40. Episode 40
6.0Aired 22 January 2025 • 43 min
We move from royal events to gangster films in search of Pointless answers.
41. Episode 41
6.0Aired 23 January 2025 • 43 min
Ellie Taylor is Alexander's new Pointless friend. Will she be our players' lucky charm?
42. Episode 42
6.0Aired 24 January 2025 • 43 min
Players' noses are between the pages, with 'trending book titles' needing obscure answers.
43. Episode 43
6.0Aired 27 January 2025 • 43 min
Will the muppets and wombles see contestants clearing up in today's show?
44. Episode 44
6.0Aired 28 January 2025 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong is joined once more by Ellie Taylor, looking for the obscure answers.
45. Episode 45
6.0Aired 29 January 2025 • 43 min
It's a favourite – the periodic table – on the board. Will there be pointless answers?
46. Episode 46
6.0Aired 30 January 2025 • 43 min
Players are faced with literature and geography as Alexander hosts with Ellie Taylor.
47. Episode 47
6.0Aired 31 January 2025 • 43 min
Which of today's players will find the lowest scores and make it through to the final?
48. Episode 48
6.0Aired 3 February 2025 • 43 min
Singers are amongst today's topics for our four couples looking for the obscure to win.
49. Episode 49
6.0Aired 4 February 2025 • 43 min
A girl guide badges bonus round has players doing their best to add £500 to the jackpot.