Pointless: Alexander Armstrong reveals they’ve filmed ‘farewell’ show ‘The final goodbye'

Alexander revealed that they recorded the “final goodbye” show after the first four seasons of the programme. He said: “At the end of the second series [in 2010]. We were going out at 2.30pm on BBC2 – the lowest-impact slot on TV. “The first series of 30 did enough for another 30, and that was […]

Pointless star Alexander Armstrong incensed as Richard Osman takes swipe

The moment happened this evening as the presenters introduced viewers to the Christmas celebrity edition of the BBC teatime quiz show. Comedian, singer and broadcaster Alexander, 47, was heard saying: “There’s only one more person for me to introduce.  “He’s been officially recognised as by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s biggest elf, […]

Sore throat remedies: Taking THIS to tackle the virus is POINTLESS

Sore throats are a common winter problem, and new research has revealed that a worryingly high number of people wrongly think antibiotics are the solution. A quarter of people believe the medications can effectively treat sore throats, with a third of people who visit a GP expecting to be prescribed antibiotics, according to a study […]

Are gadgets for babies practical or pointless? An old-school mum investigates…

GETTY Many devices are made for new parents to be alerted when their baby is crying Recently I spent a week in Majorca with friends who own a rather tasty villa there and during our break their daughter and four grandchildren, aged three, twins of 15 months and a three-month-old baby – plus nanny – […]

‘Only one thing will work’: Trump declares talks with N. Korea are pointless

US President Donald Trump has effectively declared any potential negotiations with Pyongyang redundant, saying in a tweet that a diplomatic approach toward North Korea’s nuclear ambitions has never worked. “Presidents and their administrations have been talking to North Korea for 25 years, agreements made and massive amounts of money paid,” Trump said on Twitter, adding […]

Pointless host Alexander Armstrong breaks silence on the future of BBC gameshow 

The BBC has commissioned a massive 204 episode order of Pointless and Pointless Celebrities from production company, Remarkable Television.  That means Alexander and co-host Richard Osman will be back, fronting 165 daytime and 39 primetime versions of the hit game show.  The former has spoken out about the upcoming episodes, saying: “I cannot tell you […]

Pointless host Richard Osman reveals when BBC quiz will END: ‘I’d like to leave together’

The popular afternoon quiz series has been running for 17 seasons and first began back in 2009, when it launched on BBC Two. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Richard opened up about the future of the programme and if he’d stay on without his friend and co-star, 47. When asked if he would continue on if […]

Pointless star Richard Osman reveals he ‘BURNED DOWN’ The Chase studio after clash

The 46-year-old presenter told his BBC audience that he “went next door” to burn 57-year-old Bradley Walsh’s ITV set to the ground. In jest, Richard joked that he had stored the contents of the studio in a replica Ashes cricket cup. Introducing his co-host, Alexander Armstrong said: “That just leaves one more person for me […]

Pointless takes strange turn as Alexander Armstrong shocks guest 'You pinched my bottom'

Louise Wener appeared alongside Kate Humble for their turn on the celebrity edition of Pointless, and Alexander couldn’t help but deliver an exciting encounter with the Sleeper star.  The 47-year-old welcomed Louise, before admitting: “I was a huge Sleeper fan. “The highlight for me in the nineties, well in 1996 in fact, was that time […]