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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 Ria Lina. 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 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.

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.

TV judges are on the docket for Rob Rinder in today's show. Who will be the most obscure?

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

Surf's up for our eight contestants, hoping there's no wipeouts in today's bonus round.

Alexander and Rob Rinder are in harmony with a gleeful round about classical music.

Alexander and global pop star Chris Ramsey sing a noughties pop classic.

Join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to see if one of our four couples will win the jackpot.

Eight new quizzers join Alexander and Chris Ramsey to show off their pointless prowess.

Culinary knowledge is put to the test as Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.

Alexander and Chris Ramsey are back with bingo calls and USA geography for the teams.

It's Queen's ultimate top 75 that has our couples vying for an obscure answer.

Who knew there were so many octopuses in the seas? Chris Ramsey and Alexander join forces.

It's a day to use your words in a high-stakes show. Alexander is joined by Chris Ramsey.

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.

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.

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 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 taps into his northern roots, with co-host Chris Ramsey guarding today's facts.

Chinese cuisine is on the board as Gok Wan joins Alexander to flex his culinary muscle.

Gok Wan joins Alexander as his new co-host, inspiring a bonus round about shopping centres

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. 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.