Pointless: Series 35 (2026)

Episodes: 47
Premiered April 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 1 · April 8, 2026 · 43m

Episode 1
It's a Pointless favourite - chemical elements. But can players find a pointless answer?

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Episode 2 · April 9, 2026 · 43m

Episode 2
Grab a brew and join celebs drinking tea in today's round 1 with Alexander and Tom Allen.

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Episode 3 · April 10, 2026 · 43m

Episode 3
Words, art and food all feature today, so feed your soul and join Alexander and Tom Allen.

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Episode 4 · April 13, 2026 · 43m

Episode 4
Number one hits and geography have the players vying for their very own Pointless trophy.

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Episode 5 · April 14, 2026 · 43m

Episode 5
It's love, set and match with tennis on the board as Tom Allen joins Alexander Armstrong.

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Episode 6 · April 15, 2026 · 43m

Episode 6
Comic novels have our players scratching their heads today with Alexander and Tom Allen.

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Episode 7 · April 16, 2026 · 43m

Episode 7
Today is an ABBA fan's dream round one. But how are our players with Captain Underpants?

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Episode 8 · April 17, 2026 · 43m

Episode 8
With TV, food and drink, and sport on the board, who will make it to today's final?

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Episode 9 · April 20, 2026 · 43m

Episode 9
Alexander Armstrong is joined by Tom Allen for the last time as eight players play to win.

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Episode 10 · April 21, 2026 · 43m

Episode 10
Angela Scanlon takes up residence at the facts desk to join Alexander Armstrong today.

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Episode 11 · April 22, 2026 · 43m

Episode 11
It's a new day with new questions for eight players hoping to take home a coveted trophy.

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Episode 12 · April 23, 2026 · 43m

Episode 12
Angela Scanlon assists Alexander Armstrong in the search for the obscure in today's show.

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Episode 13 · April 24, 2026 · 43m

Episode 13
With constellations on the board, is there a jackpot win written in the stars today?

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Episode 14 · April 27, 2026 · 43m

Episode 14
Will a Madonna round have players frozen or hung up as they get into the groove?

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Episode 15 · April 28, 2026 · 43m

Episode 15
If you know your periodic table, today will be a doddle. Angela Scanlon joins Alexander.

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Episode 16 · April 29, 2026 · 43m

Episode 16
Lovers of social media, beware of Fomo if the clickbait round has you thinking IDK.

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Episode 17 · April 30, 2026 · 43m

Episode 17
Obscure famous fives are the call for today – but not the Julian, Dick and Anne kind.

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Episode 18 · May 1, 2026 · 43m

Episode 18
Celebs, UK art and a splash of volcanoes make for the perfect mix in today's show.

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Episode 19 · May 4, 2026 · 43m

Episode 19
Alexander Armstrong is looking for the most obscure answers – who will win today's show?

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Episode 20 · May 5, 2026 · 43m

Episode 20
Angela Scanlon joins Alexander Armstrong again, looking for the most random answers.

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Episode 21 · May 6, 2026 · 43m

Episode 21
Famous Swifties make up today's picture round. Can you spot who's who?

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Episode 22 · May 7, 2026 · 43m

Episode 22
Words have today's players rolling their r's in pursuit of the most obscure answer.

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Episode 23 · May 8, 2026 · 43m

Episode 23
Angela Scanlon's homeland of Ireland is up on the board with its most famous faces.

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Episode 24 · May 11, 2026 · 43m

Episode 24
As Angela Scanlon's time comes to an end, Xander has flying sports stars on the board.

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Episode 25 · May 12, 2026 · 43m

Episode 25
Susan Wokoma is Xander's new Pointless friend. With questions about music and knots.

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Episode 26 · May 13, 2026 · 43m

Episode 26
Geography is on the board today for Alexander's players. With Susan Wokoma as co-host.

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Episode 27 · May 14, 2026 · 43m

Episode 27
Can today's players name UK PMs and make it to the final. Susan Wokoma joins Alexander.

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Episode 28 · May 15, 2026 · 43m

Episode 28
Alexander has chemical elements to test today's players' mettles. With Susan Wokoma.

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Episode 29 · May 18, 2026 · 43m

Episode 29
James Bond and famous Susans are two of the categories in search of a Pointless answer.

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Episode 30 · May 19, 2026 · 43m

Episode 30
It’s a family affair with obscure nieces and nephews.

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Episode 31 · May 20, 2026 · 43m

Episode 31
Players’ Glastonbury and Peckham knowledge is tested today, with Alexander Armstrong.

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Episode 32 · May 21, 2026 · 43m

Episode 32
We go from tacos to snails thanks to Susan Wokoma and Alexander Armstrong today.

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Episode 33 · May 22, 2026 · 43m

Episode 33
Susan Wokoma joins Alexander to quiz about football, science and opera.

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Episode 34 · August 31, 2026 · 43m

Episode 34
Popcorn at the ready – Alexander Armstrong and Susan Wokoma have movies on the board.

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Episode 35 · September 1, 2026 · 43m

Episode 35
The word grid makes a return. But who will come a cropper on it?

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Episode 36 · September 2, 2026 · 43m

Episode 36
Susan Wokoma's artwork is on the board. But who will take home the coveted trophy?

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Episode 37 · September 3, 2026 · 43m

Episode 37
The year of the rabbit is one of the tests for today's players.

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Episode 38 · September 4, 2026 · 43m

Episode 38
The Bard has players baffled on Susan Wokoma's last day. Can a Pointless answer be found?

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Episode 39 · September 7, 2026 · 43m

Episode 39
Gok Wan assists Alexander with words, films and maths to test the players' knowledge.

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Episode 40 · September 8, 2026 · 43m

Episode 40
Alexander Armstrong and Gok Wan test the contestants' culinary knowledge.

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Episode 41 · September 9, 2026 · 43m

Episode 41
British music groups are on the board. But which is the most obscure? Alexander finds out.

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Episode 42 · September 10, 2026 · 43m

Episode 42
Nish Kumar is in the co-host seat to deliver facts and scores galore for Alexander.

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Episode 43 · September 11, 2026 · 43m

Episode 43
Do you know your Team GB medallists? Will today's players win Pointless gold?

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Episode 44 · September 14, 2026 · 43m

Episode 44
There's a favourite category of the show on the board today – US states!

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Episode 45 · September 15, 2026 · 43m

Episode 45
Nish Kumar has an unlikely mix of fruit and veg, and rodents to test today's players.

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Episode 46 · September 16, 2026 · 43m

Episode 46
Lucy Porter returns as Alexander's co-host – with 'word' and Miles Davis questions.

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Episode 47 · September 17, 2026 · 43m

Episode 47
Chemical elements are today's challenge. Will any be Pointless?

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