Pointless

The show is a quiz where participants aim to accumulate the lowest possible score by providing the least obvious correct answers to questions. It is hosted by Alexander Armstrong alongside Gethin Jones. Contestants must think creatively to avoid obvious responses and keep their points down.

The series is a quiz‑style programme that flips the usual scoring idea on its head. Instead of racing to rack up the highest tally, contestants aim to finish with the lowest possible score. It’s presented as a self‑contained episode, built around a single, distinctive premise. In each round the participants are asked a series of questions, but the goal isn’t to give the most obvious answer. Rather, they must supply a correct response that is as obscure as they can manage. By doing so they avoid the points that would normally be awarded for a straightforward answer, and the team that accumulates the fewest points wins. The format therefore rewards cleverness and a breadth of knowledge that lies beneath the surface of everyday facts. The show is fronted by Alexander Armstrong and Gethin Jones, who act as the presenters throughout the broadcast. They introduce the questions, keep track of the scoring and guide the contestants as they navigate the challenge of finding those less‑obvious correct answers. Their role is to keep the pace moving and to ensure that the unusual scoring system is clearly explained for both participants and viewers.