About This Show
Pointless is a show/game show series airing on UK television.
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PointlessAlexander Armstrong presents the programme alongside co‑host Gethin Jones, forming the presenting duo that guides the audience through each episode. Their partnership sets the tone for a light‑hearted quiz format, where the emphasis is on humour and quick thinking rather than high‑stakes competition. The show’s structure revolves around their interaction with the contestants and the questions posed. The heart of the episode is a quiz in which participants are encouraged to score the lowest possible total. Rather than aiming for correct, obvious answers, contestants must deliberately avoid the most straightforward responses. Points are handed out for answers that are too evident, so the challenge lies in supplying the least obvious alternatives while still remaining within the bounds of the question. Armstrong and Jones share the responsibility of presenting each round, introducing the questions and clarifying the scoring system for the players. Their banter and guidance help keep the pace lively, ensuring that the contestants understand that the objective is to minimise their points rather than maximise them. The hosts also react to the answers, highlighting just how unexpected or clever a response can be. Ultimately, the episode’s goal is to see who can navigate the quiz with the fewest points by offering the most unconventional answers. This reverse‑scoring twist creates a playful competition where thinking outside the box is rewarded, and the hosts’ camaraderie adds an extra layer of entertainment to the proceedings.
Upcoming Air Times
Tuesday 10 February
The programme is a quiz in which contestants strive to end up with the smallest score possible. Instead of racing to give first correct answer, they must provide answers that are accurate yet not the most obvious, because the less obvious a correct response, the fewer points they receive. Each question therefore becomes a test of how creatively participants can think of a lesser‑known solution. The show is presented by Alexander Armstrong and Gethin Jones, who jointly host the competition, pose the questions and explain whether the answers given have succeeded in keeping the contestants' scores low. Their banter and guidance keep the atmosphere light while the participants battle to outwit each other by thinking outside the usual answer set.
Alexander Armstrong teams up with co‑host Gethin Jones to steer the latest episode of the quiz show. Together they guide the participants through a series of rounds, offering witty banter and keeping the pace lively. The twist of the game lies in its scoring system: rather than racking up points, contestants aim to finish each round with as few points as possible. Armstrong and Jones explain the rules, pose the questions and react to the often surprising low scores that emerge. Their combined presenting style adds a relaxed, yet competitive atmosphere, making the challenge of scoring low both entertaining and engaging for everyone involved.
Thursday 12 February
Alexander Armstrong teams up with co‑host Gethin Jones to steer the latest episode of the quiz show. Together they guide the participants through a series of rounds, offering witty banter and keeping the pace lively. The twist of the game lies in its scoring system: rather than racking up points, contestants aim to finish each round with as few points as possible. Armstrong and Jones explain the rules, pose the questions and react to the often surprising low scores that emerge. Their combined presenting style adds a relaxed, yet competitive atmosphere, making the challenge of scoring low both entertaining and engaging for everyone involved.
The programme is a quiz where the aim is to accumulate as few points as possible, with contestants seeking the least obvious yet correct responses to each question. Rather than striving for high scores, participants deliberately try to give answers that are accurate but not immediately apparent, thereby keeping their tally low. The show is fronted by Alexander Armstrong and Gethin Jones, who guide the players through the rounds and explain the scoring system. By rewarding the most understated correct answers, the format flips the usual quiz premise on its head, turning subtle knowledge into the key to success.
Friday 13 February
The programme is a quiz where participants aim to accumulate as few points as they can. Instead of racing to the obvious correct response, they must think of the least obvious yet accurate answer to each question, with the lowest total score determining the winner. Each query is designed so that a range of correct responses exists, forcing contestants to weigh how obscure an answer can be while remaining right. The show is fronted by Alexander Armstrong, who is joined by Gethin Jones as co‑presenter. Together they guide the contestants through the rounds, explaining the rules and revealing whether the chosen answers meet the criteria for scoring the minimal points. Armstrong and Jones rotate presenting clues and confirming answers.
The programme is a quiz where the aim isn’t to rack up points but to keep the total low. Contestants receive marks for giving correct answers that are too obvious, so they must hunt for the right response that isn’t the first one that comes to mind. By deliberately picking the least apparent correct answer, they try to minimise their score. The show is presented by Alexander Armstrong alongside Gethin Jones, who guide the participants through the round‑by‑round competition and explain the quirky scoring system. This approach turns the usual quest for the highest tally on its head, rewarding ingenuity over speed. Each round tests the players' ability to think laterally while staying within the bounds of the question.