Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
Pointless (Season 34)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 6.0
Air date: 2025-09-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Angela Rippon joins Alexander from behind the famous desk, with facts and figures for all.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 6.0
Air date: 2025-09-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Art and Formula One are on the board as Alexander is joined by co-host Angela Rippon
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 6.0
Air date: 2025-09-24
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander and Angela Rippon question players about US states and female crimefighters.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 6.0
Air date: 2025-09-25
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Eight players join Alexander Armstrong to find the obscure and score a Pointless answer.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 6.0
Air date: 2025-09-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Books, rivers and plants appear in today's show with Alexander and Angela Rippon.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 6.0
Air date: 2025-09-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: To celebrate co-host Angela Rippon, there are questions on ballet and Morecambe and Wise.
Episode 7 (Episode 7) 6.0
Air date: 2025-09-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander Armstrong and Angela Rippon ask questions on the National Trust and cities.
Episode 8 (Episode 8) 6.0
Air date: 2025-10-01
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander Armstrong and Angela Rippon question players about books and pop music.
Episode 9 (Episode 9) 6.0
Air date: 2025-10-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: This show has everything from female icons to minecraft on the board.
Episode 10 (Episode 10) 6.0
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Angela Rippon brings her knowledge of Eurovision to this show with Alexander Armstrong.
Episode 11 (Episode 11) 6.0
Air date: 2025-10-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: It's Angela Rippon's last day, and she's got facts about TV love triangles and ballerinas.
Episode 12 (Episode 12) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Xander is joined by BBC Radio legend Trevor Nelson as he takes up residency at the desk.
Episode 13 (Episode 13) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Nelson question players about countries.
Episode 14 (Episode 14) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Nelson question players about accidentally vegan biscuits.
Episode 15 (Episode 15) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-10
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Trevor Nelson mixes Stevie Wonder facts and portmanteau words for today's show.
Episode 16 (Episode 16) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Would your sculpture knowledge help you in today's bonus round?
Episode 17 (Episode 17) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-14
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: We celebrate 'Winners of 2024' as four pairs quiz it out to take home a Pointless trophy.
Episode 18 (Episode 18) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Trevor Nelson serves up facts about monogamous animals in a round about true love.
Episode 19 (Episode 19) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A Black Sabbath bonus round brings rock to Pointless.
Episode 20 (Episode 20) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-17
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: It's time to flex our language muscles. Can our players score nul points?
Episode 21 (Episode 21) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Four pairs join Trevor Nelson and Alexander Armstrong in a bid to win today's jackpot.
Episode 22 (Episode 22) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-21
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Trevor Nelson's set comes to a close with crime fiction, racing drivers and bells.
Episode 23 (Episode 23) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Co-host Judi Love assists Alexander and eight more contestants with facts galore.
Episode 24 (Episode 24) 2.0
Air date: 2025-10-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: LGBTQ+ films and Wordsworth are on today's bill.
Episode 25 (Episode 25) 5.0
Air date: 2025-10-24
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Two more players quiz their way to the final. Could all three answers be pointless?
Episode 26 (Episode 26) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-05
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander and Judi Love are back - would you survive a round about sitcom surnames?
Episode 27 (Episode 27) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: We take to the hills in today's show as eight play to be a Pointless winner.
Episode 28 (Episode 28) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Judi Love and Alexander are calling all dance music fans – this episode is for you.
Episode 29 (Episode 29) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Pointless favourite alert! US states are on the board – time for us all to show off.
Episode 30 (Episode 30) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Films and football have today's players plumbing the depths for the most obscure answers.
Episode 31 (Episode 31) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Wedding flowers have our players wilting behind their podiums on today's show.
Episode 32 (Episode 32) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Players flex their gladiators knowledge as Judi Love joins Alexander with tonnes of facts.
Episode 33 (Episode 33) 5.0
Air date: 2026-01-14
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: As Judi Love finishes her stint behind the desk, there's music and tennis to play with.
Episode 34 (Episode 34) 6.0
Air date: 2026-01-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander is joined by Morning Live's Gethin Jones as his new co-host with all the facts.
Episode 35 (Episode 35) 6.0
Air date: 2026-01-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: This one's for all the young musicians out there... plus some heat from famous dragons.
Episode 36 (Episode 36) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Which of today's pairs will make it to the final? And will they take home the jackpot?
Episode 37 (Episode 37) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Gaming and kids' TV feature for today's players as Alexander and Gethin Jones join forces.
Episode 38 (Episode 38) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-10
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Gethin Jones joins Alexander Armstrong and eight contestants vying for a Pointless trophy.
Episode 39 (Episode 39) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-11
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Would you know enough about celeb travel shows and science to get to today's final?
Episode 40 (Episode 40) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Who will be knocked out of the game by today's boxing round, and who will be champion?
Episode 41 (Episode 41) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Translated film titles give blockbusters a brand new spin in today's show with Alexander.
Episode 42 (Episode 42) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander puts four pairs through their paces on a quest for the obscure.
Episode 43 (Episode 43) 6.0
Air date: 2026-02-17
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander Armstrong is joined by Gethin Jones for a Welsh beaches jackpot booster.
Episode 44 (Episode 44) 6.0
Air date: 2026-04-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Gethin Jones waves goodbye with UK geography, gods and goddesses, and festivals.
Episode 45 (Episode 45) 6.0
Air date: 2026-04-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Tom Allen brings his sophisticated style and quick wit as Alexander's new sidekick
Episode 46 (Episode 46) 6.0
Air date: 2026-04-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Alexander and Tom Allen have four pairs playing for the much sought after Pointless trophy
