Pointless

Alexander Armstrong presents the quiz programme, with Gethin Jones appearing as his co‑host. Together they oversee a competition in which the contestants’ objective is to score as few points as possible, deliberately avoiding point accumulation. The format therefore rewards the lowest total rather than the highest.

Alexander Armstrong fronts the programme, sharing the presenting duties with co‑host Gethin Jones. The two guide the audience through a quiz that flips the usual aim of scoring high on its head, creating a light‑hearted atmosphere that hinges on the chemistry between the presenters. Their partnership sets the tone for the entire episode. The heart of the show lies in a simple yet unusual premise: contestants compete to accumulate as few points as possible. Rather than racing to the top of the scoreboard, participants must answer questions in a way that keeps their tally low, turning conventional quiz strategy on its head. This reversal provides the core challenge for everyone involved. Throughout the episode, Armstrong and Jones steer the quiz, presenting each query and revealing the scores as they unfold. Their role is to keep the pace brisk while ensuring the contestants understand that the goal is to avoid points rather than chase them. This guidance helps maintain clarity around the unconventional objective. By the end of the programme, the focus remains firmly on the contestants’ attempts to minimise their scores, with Armstrong and Jones delivering the results and wrapping up the competition. The unique scoring twist, combined with the hosts’ interplay, defines the episode’s distinctive take on the traditional quiz format.