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Most quiz shows test contestants' knowledge of important topics like history, geography and literature with the winning contestant being the one who scores the most points. `Pointless' isn't most quiz shows. Contestants try to score as few points as possible by racking their brains and trying to come up with answers no one else can think of for general-knowledge questions. The contestants are asked the same questions that were previously asked of surveyed individuals, with the goal of giving the correct answers that were given least frequently by the people surveyed. If a contestant provides a correct answer that was not said by anyone in the survey, known as a pointless answer, they get no points and money is added to the jackpot, which is the grand prize a contestant can win for giving a correct pointless answer in the final round. The jackpot starts at £1,000 and keeps growing each episode until someone wins it, at which point it is reset to the original £1,000.
Men's football helps to bolster the jackpot. Alexander is joined by Ellie Taylor.
Stunning cities at sunset have today's players choosing the most obscure in a bid to win.
Liza Tarbuck takes a seat at the Pointless laptop to deliver the latest set of facts.
It's a word grid, delivered by Liza Tarbuck, that has today's players hoping for a win.
The challenges are dog breeds, geysers and film. Liza Tarbuck joins Alexander Armstrong.
Risotto ingredients bubble along as Liza Tarbuck keeps things simmering with Alexander.
Will today's couples knock in any own goals with high-scoring World Cup answers?
Alexander Armstrong and Liza Tarbuck are looking for obscure answers to find a winner.
We step back in time for round 1 as host Alexander Armstrong is joined by Liza Tarbuck.
There's much ado about nothing as Liza Tarbuck delivers a Shakespearean round 1.
There's nothing artificial about today's show - apart from the AI question on the board.
Today's bonus has Alexander and co-host Liza Tarbuck feeling a little 'nutty'.
Liza Tarbuck is back for a final time with 'Dogs Wearing Hats'.
Phil Wang takes a seat at the laptop to assist Alexander looking for more obscure answers.
Silent 'P' words have players delving deep into their psyche for a pointless answer.
Alexander is joined by Phil Wang again as contestants look for the obscure answers.
Cricket has our players bowled over in search of the pointless answers needed to win.
A signed episode of the quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible.
A signed episode of the quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible.
A signed episode of the quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible.
Phil Wang's artistic skills have today's contestants hoping to find a pointless answer.
Racecourses have players galloping towards the Pointless trophy and today's jackpot.
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible.
With scary movies on the board, it's Phil Wang's last day as Alexander's wingman.
Alexander welcomes Mel Giedroyc as she takes up residence behind the Pointless laptop.
We're heading back to school for A-levels with Alexander Armstrong and Mel Giedroyc.
Whovians assemble as Dr Who tests our players' obscure knowledge today, with Mel Giedroyc.
Alexander Armstrong has Victorian literature and Bluey up his sleeve for today's players.
Mel Giedroyc's Eurovision muscle is flexed as she assists host Alexander Armstrong.
Alexander's podium choreography catches the eye of his co-host, Mel Giedroyc.
We're off to the Wild West, so saddle up to see who'll bag themselves a Pointless trophy.
The King's birthday chart-toppers have Mel Giedroyc and Alexander revisiting musical hits.
One of the questions is films with fictional US presidents, set by Alexander and Mel.
Alexander Armstrong welcomes four new couples, with Mel Giedroyc in the assistant's chair.
Mel Giedroyc showcases her language skills with Xander on her final day at the desk.
Anita Rani joins Xander, with six new players and returners Alice and Brenda.
Board games prove far from boring for today's players. Alexander is joined by Anita Rani.
We're waving the flags of Olympic winners, but who will know the most obscure answers?
Masterfully and with deft musings, Anita Rani delivers the questions, which feature DMs.
We welcome back Ria Lina as players tackle a word grid to try to win today's jackpot.
A show favourite, US States, has eight players vying for the Pointless trophy.
Things get royal as contestants play to be crowned Pointless winners.
Elements, literature and fashion collide in today's show with Alexander and Ria.
44/55. Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan for the quiz where contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of. [S] [HD]
45/55. Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan for the quiz where contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of. [S] [HD]
46/55. Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan for the quiz where contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of. [S] [HD]
47/55. Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan for the quiz where contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of. [S] [HD]
48/55. Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan for the quiz where contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of. [S] [HD]