Pointless
2009 · TV Series · NR · 43 min
★ 6.7(44)unSUB Rating
This quiz series flips the usual format by rewarding answers that almost nobody else thinks of. Contestants dig deep into general knowledge and aim for the lowest score possible, making each round a mix of strategy, trivia, and surprise.
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~1410 hours to watch · 1900 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-08-24
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 43 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating (input)
- 6.5/10 (44 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like quiz shows with a smart twist and broad general knowledge, especially if Only Connect or The 1% Club appeal to you; Not for you if you want fast-paced drama or big prizes.
Pros: clever quiz twist; broad trivia appeal; easy to dip into | Cons: repetitive format; depends on question quality; low-stakes feel
Themes
- competition
- game show
- jackpot
Cast & crew
Alexander Armstrong
as Self - Presenter
Richard Osman
as Self - Assistant
Lauren Laverne
as Self - Assistant
Sally Lindsay
as Self - Assistant
Konnie Huq
as Self - Assistant
Alex Brooker
as Self - Assistant
Ed Gamble
as Self - Assistant
Rose Matafeo
as Self - Assistant
- GB
Gyles Brandreth
as Self - Assistant
Stephen Mangan
as Self - Presenter
Directed by Richard van't Riet, Dave Skinner, Abigail Dankwa +1 more
Episodes36 seasons · 1900 episodes
36 seasons · 1,900 episodes. Full episode list omitted here for length — open the episode tracker above to browse and mark episodes.