Series 35

2026 · 47 episodes · 33h 41m in all · 5.5/10

1. Episode 1
8 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
It's a Pointless favourite - chemical elements. But can players find a pointless answer?
2. Episode 2
9 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Grab a brew and join celebs drinking tea in today's round 1 with Alexander and Tom Allen.
3. Episode 3
10 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Words, art and food all feature today, so feed your soul and join Alexander and Tom Allen.
4. Episode 4
13 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Number one hits and geography have the players vying for their very own Pointless trophy.
5. Episode 5
14 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
It's love, set and match with tennis on the board as Tom Allen joins Alexander Armstrong.
6. Episode 6
15 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Comic novels have our players scratching their heads today with Alexander and Tom Allen.
7. Episode 7
16 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Today is an ABBA fan's dream round one. But how are our players with Captain Underpants?
8. Episode 8
17 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
With TV, food and drink, and sport on the board, who will make it to today's final?
9. Episode 9
20 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Alexander Armstrong is joined by Tom Allen for the last time as eight players play to win.
10. Episode 10
21 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Angela Scanlon takes up residence at the facts desk to join Alexander Armstrong today.
11. Episode 11
22 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
It's a new day with new questions for eight players hoping to take home a coveted trophy.
12. Episode 12
23 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Angela Scanlon assists Alexander Armstrong in the search for the obscure in today's show.
13. Episode 13
24 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
With constellations on the board, is there a jackpot win written in the stars today?
14. Episode 14
27 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Will a Madonna round have players frozen or hung up as they get into the groove?
15. Episode 15
28 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
If you know your periodic table, today will be a doddle. Angela Scanlon joins Alexander.
16. Episode 16
29 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Lovers of social media, beware of Fomo if the clickbait round has you thinking IDK.
17. Episode 17
30 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Obscure famous fives are the call for today – but not the Julian, Dick and Anne kind.
18. Episode 18
1 May 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Celebs, UK art and a splash of volcanoes make for the perfect mix in today's show.
19. Episode 19
4 May 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Alexander Armstrong is looking for the most obscure answers – who will win today's show?
20. Episode 20
5 May 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Angela Scanlon joins Alexander Armstrong again, looking for the most random answers.
21. Episode 21
6 May 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Famous Swifties make up today's picture round. Can you spot who's who?
22. Episode 22
7 May 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Words have today's players rolling their r's in pursuit of the most obscure answer.
23. Episode 23
8 May 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
Angela Scanlon's homeland of Ireland is up on the board with its most famous faces.
24. Episode 24
11 May 2026 · 43 min · 6.0/10
As Angela Scanlon's time comes to an end, Xander has flying sports stars on the board.
25. Episode 25
12 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Susan Wokoma is Xander's new Pointless friend. With questions about music and knots.
26. Episode 26
13 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Geography is on the board today for Alexander's players. With Susan Wokoma as co-host.
27. Episode 27
14 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Can today's players name UK PMs and make it to the final. Susan Wokoma joins Alexander.
28. Episode 28
15 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Alexander has chemical elements to test today's players' mettles. With Susan Wokoma.
29. Episode 29
18 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
James Bond and famous Susans are two of the categories in search of a Pointless answer.
30. Episode 30
19 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
It’s a family affair with obscure nieces and nephews.
31. Episode 31
20 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Players’ Glastonbury and Peckham knowledge is tested today, with Alexander Armstrong.
32. Episode 32
21 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
We go from tacos to snails thanks to Susan Wokoma and Alexander Armstrong today.
33. Episode 33
22 May 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Susan Wokoma joins Alexander to quiz about football, science and opera.
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34. Episode 34
31 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Popcorn at the ready – Alexander Armstrong and Susan Wokoma have movies on the board.
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35. Episode 35
1 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
The word grid makes a return. But who will come a cropper on it?
36. Episode 36
2 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Susan Wokoma's artwork is on the board. But who will take home the coveted trophy?
37. Episode 37
3 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
The year of the rabbit is one of the tests for today's players.
38. Episode 38
4 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
The Bard has players baffled on Susan Wokoma's last day. Can a Pointless answer be found?
39. Episode 39
7 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 4.0/10
Gok Wan assists Alexander with words, films and maths to test the players' knowledge.
40. Episode 40
8 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 4.0/10
Alexander Armstrong and Gok Wan test the contestants' culinary knowledge.
41. Episode 41
9 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 4.0/10
British music groups are on the board. But which is the most obscure? Alexander finds out.
42. Episode 42
10 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Nish Kumar is in the co-host seat to deliver facts and scores galore for Alexander.
43. Episode 43
11 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Do you know your Team GB medallists? Will today's players win Pointless gold?
44. Episode 44
14 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
There's a favourite category of the show on the board today – US states!
45. Episode 45
15 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Nish Kumar has an unlikely mix of fruit and veg, and rodents to test today's players.
46. Episode 46
16 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.5/10
Lucy Porter returns as Alexander's co-host – with 'word' and Miles Davis questions.
47. Episode 47
17 Sept 2026 · 43 min · 5.0/10
Chemical elements are today's challenge. Will any be Pointless?