Pointless

The show is a quiz where contestants aim to score the fewest points possible. They achieve this by providing the least obvious correct answers to each question, with points awarded for obviousness. The programme is presented by Alexander Armstrong alongside Gethin Jones.

The show is a quiz format in which the primary aim is not to rack up points but to finish with the lowest score possible. Rather than rewarding quick, obvious knowledge, it flips the usual premise on its head, encouraging participants to think more laterally about each question. Contestants are presented with a series of queries and must supply answers that are correct yet not the most readily apparent. By deliberately avoiding the most obvious responses, they keep their point total down, turning the usual race for the highest tally into a contest for minimal scoring. The programme is fronted by Alexander Armstrong, who guides the game and interacts with the players, while Gethin Jones appears alongside him, adding his own style to the presentation. Their joint hosting provides the structure and flow for each episode. Overall, the series delivers a distinctive twist on the traditional quiz, focusing on the art of finding the least conspicuous correct answer. The format remains centred on the competition itself, with the two presenters steering the action and ensuring the rules are clear throughout each broadcast.