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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 35
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.0Episode 1
2026-04-08 · 43mIt's a Pointless favourite - chemical elements. But can players find a pointless answer?
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.0Episode 2
2026-04-09 · 43mGrab a brew and join celebs drinking tea in today's round 1 with Alexander and Tom Allen.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.0Episode 3
2026-04-10 · 43mWords, art and food all feature today, so feed your soul and join Alexander and Tom Allen.
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Episode 4
★ 6.0Episode 4
2026-04-13 · 43mNumber one hits and geography have the players vying for their very own Pointless trophy.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.0Episode 5
2026-04-14 · 43mIt's love, set and match with tennis on the board as Tom Allen joins Alexander Armstrong.
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Episode 6
★ 6.0Episode 6
2026-04-15 · 43mComic novels have our players scratching their heads today with Alexander and Tom Allen.
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Episode 7
★ 6.0Episode 7
2026-04-16 · 43mToday is an ABBA fan's dream round one. But how are our players with Captain Underpants?
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.0Episode 8
2026-04-17 · 43mWith TV, food and drink, and sport on the board, who will make it to today's final?
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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.0Episode 9
2026-04-20 · 43mAlexander Armstrong is joined by Tom Allen for the last time as eight players play to win.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 6.0Episode 10
2026-04-21 · 43mAngela Scanlon takes up residence at the facts desk to join Alexander Armstrong today.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.0Episode 11
2026-04-22 · 43mIt's a new day with new questions for eight players hoping to take home a coveted trophy.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.0Episode 12
2026-04-23 · 43mAngela Scanlon assists Alexander Armstrong in the search for the obscure in today's show.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 6.0Episode 13
2026-04-24 · 43mWith constellations on the board, is there a jackpot win written in the stars today?
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Episode 14
★ 6.0Episode 14
2026-04-27 · 43mWill a Madonna round have players frozen or hung up as they get into the groove?
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Episode 15
★ 6.0Episode 15
2026-04-28 · 43mIf you know your periodic table, today will be a doddle. Angela Scanlon joins Alexander.
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Episode 16
★ 6.0Episode 16
2026-04-29 · 43mLovers of social media, beware of Fomo if the clickbait round has you thinking IDK.
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Episode 17
★ 6.0Episode 17
2026-04-30 · 43mObscure famous fives are the call for today – but not the Julian, Dick and Anne kind.
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Episode 18
★ 6.0Episode 18
2026-05-01 · 43mCelebs, UK art and a splash of volcanoes make for the perfect mix in today's show.
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Episode 19
★ 6.0Episode 19
2026-05-04 · 43mAlexander Armstrong is looking for the most obscure answers – who will win today's show?
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Episode 20
★ 6.0Episode 20
2026-05-05 · 43mAngela Scanlon joins Alexander Armstrong again, looking for the most random answers.
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Episode 21
★ 6.0Episode 21
2026-05-06 · 43mFamous Swifties make up today's picture round. Can you spot who's who?
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Episode 22
★ 6.0Episode 22
2026-05-07 · 43mWords have today's players rolling their r's in pursuit of the most obscure answer.
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Episode 23
★ 6.0Episode 23
2026-05-08 · 43mAngela Scanlon's homeland of Ireland is up on the board with its most famous faces.
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Episode 24
★ 6.0Episode 24
2026-05-11 · 43mAs Angela Scanlon's time comes to an end, Xander has flying sports stars on the board.
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Episode 25
★ 5.0Episode 25
2026-05-12 · 43mSusan Wokoma is Xander's new Pointless friend. With questions about music and knots.
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Episode 26
★ 5.0Episode 26
2026-05-13 · 43mGeography is on the board today for Alexander's players. With Susan Wokoma as co-host.
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Episode 27
★ 5.0Episode 27
2026-05-14 · 43mCan today's players name UK PMs and make it to the final. Susan Wokoma joins Alexander.
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Episode 28
★ 5.0Episode 28
2026-05-15 · 43mAlexander has chemical elements to test today's players' mettles. With Susan Wokoma.
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Episode 29
★ 5.0Episode 29
2026-05-18 · 43mJames Bond and famous Susans are two of the categories in search of a Pointless answer.
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Episode 30
★ 5.0Episode 30
2026-05-19 · 43mIt’s a family affair with obscure nieces and nephews.
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Episode 31
★ 5.0Episode 31
2026-05-20 · 43mPlayers’ Glastonbury and Peckham knowledge is tested today, with Alexander Armstrong.
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Episode 32
★ 5.0Episode 32
2026-05-21 · 43mWe go from tacos to snails thanks to Susan Wokoma and Alexander Armstrong today.
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Episode 33
★ 5.0Episode 33
2026-05-22 · 43mSusan Wokoma joins Alexander to quiz about football, science and opera.
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★ 5.0Episode 34
2026-08-31 · 43mPopcorn at the ready – Alexander Armstrong and Susan Wokoma have movies on the board.
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★ 5.0Episode 35
2026-09-01 · 43mThe word grid makes a return. But who will come a cropper on it?
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Episode 36
★ 5.0Episode 36
2026-09-02 · 43mSusan Wokoma's artwork is on the board. But who will take home the coveted trophy?
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Episode 37
★ 5.0Episode 37
2026-09-03 · 43mThe year of the rabbit is one of the tests for today's players.
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Episode 38
★ 5.0Episode 38
2026-09-04 · 43mThe Bard has players baffled on Susan Wokoma's last day. Can a Pointless answer be found?
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Episode 39
★ 4.0Episode 39
2026-09-07 · 43mGok Wan assists Alexander with words, films and maths to test the players' knowledge.
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Episode 40
★ 4.0Episode 40
2026-09-08 · 43mAlexander Armstrong and Gok Wan test the contestants' culinary knowledge.
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Episode 41
★ 4.0Episode 41
2026-09-09 · 43mBritish music groups are on the board. But which is the most obscure? Alexander finds out.
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Episode 42
★ 5.0Episode 42
2026-09-10 · 43mNish Kumar is in the co-host seat to deliver facts and scores galore for Alexander.
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Episode 43
★ 5.0Episode 43
2026-09-11 · 43mDo you know your Team GB medallists? Will today's players win Pointless gold?
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Episode 44
Episode 44
2026-09-14 · 43mThere's a favourite category of the show on the board today – US states!
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Episode 45
2026-09-15 · 43mNish Kumar has an unlikely mix of fruit and veg, and rodents to test today's players.
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Episode 46
2026-09-16 · 43mLucy Porter returns as Alexander's co-host – with 'word' and Miles Davis questions.
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E47
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Episode 47
2026-09-17 · 43mChemical elements are today's challenge. Will any be Pointless?
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Alexander Armstrong
Self - Presenter
