Pointless
2009 · TV Series · NR · 43 min · ★ 6.4
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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~1395 hours to watch · 1878 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
- 6.4/10 (41 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
- RO
Richard Osman
as Self - Assistant
- LL
Lauren Laverne
as Self - Assistant
- SL
Sally Lindsay
as Self - Assistant
- KH
Konnie Huq
as Self - Assistant
- AB
Alex Brooker
as Self - Assistant
- EG
Ed Gamble
as Self - Assistant
- RM
Rose Matafeo
as Self - Assistant
- LP
Lucy Porter
as Self - Assistant
- GB
Gyles Brandreth
as Self - Assistant
Directed by Dave Skinner, Abigail Dankwa, Richard van't Riet
Episodes35 seasons · 1878 episodes
35 seasons · 1,878 episodes. Full episode list omitted here for length — open the episode tracker above to browse and mark episodes.