The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe. As always, 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 could think of.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, 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 could think of.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, 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 could think of.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan. As always, 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 could think of.

Board games prove far from boring for today's players. Alexander is joined by Anita Rani.

Anita Rani joins Xander, with six new players and returners Alice and Brenda.

Mel Giedroyc showcases her language skills with Xander on her final day at the desk.

Alexander Armstrong welcomes four new couples, with Mel Giedroyc in the assistant's chair.

One of the questions is films with fictional US presidents, set by Alexander and Mel.

The King's birthday chart-toppers have Mel Giedroyc and Alexander revisiting musical hits.

We're off to the Wild West, so saddle up to see who'll bag themselves a Pointless trophy.

Alexander Armstrong has Victorian literature and Bluey up his sleeve for today's players.

Whovians assemble as Dr Who tests our players' obscure knowledge today, with Mel Giedroyc.

We're heading back to school for A-levels with Alexander Armstrong and Mel Giedroyc.

Alexander welcomes Mel Giedroyc as she takes up residence behind the Pointless laptop.

With scary movies on the board, it's Phil Wang's last day as Alexander's wingman.

Racecourses have players galloping towards the Pointless trophy and today's jackpot.

Phil Wang's artistic skills have today's contestants hoping to find a pointless answer.

Cricket has our players bowled over in search of the pointless answers needed to win.

Alexander is joined by Phil Wang again as contestants look for the obscure answers.

Silent 'P' words have players delving deep into their psyche for a pointless answer.

Phil Wang takes a seat at the laptop to assist Alexander looking for more obscure answers.

There's much to do about nothing as Liza Tarbuck delivers a Shakespearean round one.

Alexander Armstrong and Liza Tarbuck are looking for obscure answers to find a winner.

Will today's couples score any home goals with high-scoring World Cup answers?

Liza Tarbuck takes a seat at the Pointless laptop to deliver the latest set of facts.

Stunning cities at sunset have today's players choosing the most obscure in a bid to win.

A girl guide badges bonus round has players doing their best to add £500 to the jackpot.

Singers are amongst today's topics for our four couples looking for the obscure to win.

Which of today's players will find the lowest scores and make it through to the final?

Players are faced with literature and geography as Alexander hosts with Ellie Taylor.

It's a favourite – the periodic table – on the board. Will there be pointless answers?

Alexander Armstrong is joined once more by Ellie Taylor, looking for the obscure answers.

Will the muppets and wombles see contestants clearing up in today's show?

Players' noses are between the pages, with 'trending book titles' needing obscure answers.

Ellie Taylor is Alexander's new Pointless friend. Will she be our players' lucky charm?

The golden girls make an appearance on the board. Will they be friends to our players?

In honour of Rob Rinder, 'RR' things have the contestants in search of low scores.

Drawings of classical music are Rob Rinder's offering. Will there be a pointless answer?

Friends, Romans, countrymen... how many Shakespearean actors will our players know?

Ken Hom's cooking has our contestants looking for the lowest score.

Alexander and Gok Wan get sporty with a brainteaser about the Olympics.

Jackets and coats are a topic as Alexander is joined by Gok Wan.

Alexander is joined by Gok Wan, as the teams go back to Ibiza with a clubbing bonus round.

Nursery rhymes and Judi Dench feature in today's show with Alexander and Gok.

Astrology is a theme today, but can the eight quizzers see the answers in the stars?

Players go continental as they show off their French language skills to Gok and Xander.

Will contestants get snookered in today's bonus round on Gok's final day alongside Xander?

Gok Wan returns to join Alexander with a question about queen of pop, Madonna.

It's popcorn-filled belly laughs for today's contestants, with comedy movies on the board.

Men's football helps to bolster the jackpot. Alexander is joined by Ellie Taylor.

Dog breeds, geysers and film are today's challenges. Liza Tarbuck joins Alexander.

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

We move from royal events to gangster films in search of Pointless answers.

There's nothing artificial about today's show - apart from the 'AI' question on the board.

Liza Tarbuck is back for a final time with 'Dogs Wearing Hats'.

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gabby Logan for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

Risotto ingredients bubble along as Liza Tarbuck keeps things simmering with Alexander.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan. As always, 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 could think of.

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Anita Rani for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Desiree Burch for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

Chris Ramsey joins Alexander Armstrong as his new pointless friend.

The periodic table has Chris Ramsey questioning the authenticity of the obscure answers.

Rob Rinder joins Alexander to preside over our eight quizzers – but without judgement!

Rob Rinder is behind the desk and in charge of the facts as Alexander Armstrong presents.

It's a word grid, delivered by Liza Tarbuck, that has today's players hoping for a win.

We step back in time for round one as host Alexander Armstrong is joined by Liza Tarbuck.

Today's bonus has Alexander and co-host Liza Tarbuck feeling a little 'nutty'.

Mel Giedroyc's Eurovision muscle is flexed as she assists host Alexander Armstrong.

Alexander's podium choreography catches the eye of his Pointless co-host, Mel Giedroyc.

We're waving the flags of Olympic winners, but who will know the most obscure answers?

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Josh Widdicombe for the brainy quiz where the 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 could think of.

A very special edition of the programme to mark its 1,000th episode. Exceptional past contestants have been invited back, and hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman have swapped roles, with Richard as host and Alexander behind the desk.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gyles Brandreth. As always, 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 could think of.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gyles Brandreth. As always, 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 could think of.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Stephen Mangan. As always, 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 could think of.