Publisher Description

Look around you right now. See how many pointless things there are in just this one shop (or this one school playground if you've picked this up at a car boot fair)... Just about the only thing that isn't pointless is you. You look amazing.Join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC1 quiz show Pointless as they take you on a journey through THE 100 MOST POINTLESS THINGS IN THE WORLD. Filled with play-along quiz questions and unlikely facts, their hilarious collection of musings on some of the most pointless things found in everyday modern life is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.

Notes

Paperback edition of the tie-book to the popular BBC1 game show Pointless, which attracts 5 million viewers every week day. Hosts Armstrong and Osman take the reader through the most pointless things there are, from chip forks to windchimes. Full of facts, funny musings and play-along quiz questions.

Author Biography

Alexander Armstrong is a presenter, comedian and actor and part of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. He presents Pointless with Richard Osman, a creative director for Endemol UK. Richard Osman has worked as an executive producer on numerous shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats and 10 O'Clock Live.

Review

Pointless is a fascinating microcosm of life: as this formidable tome reveals, success therein depends on a combination of intellegence, chance and having a goood partner. - Sir Tim RiceI love Pointless. It's funny, and it makes me feel less thick. Like all the best dates. - Sarah MillicanWe gave one hundred people one hundred seconds to name the greatest show in the history of television. There was only one pointless answer and it was Pointless. And now in book form. - Stephen FryA pointless book? Definitely. But in a good way. - Sunday Express

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A funny and clever humour gift book in the tradition of QI from the presenters of BBC One's hit TV series.

Long Description

Look around you right now. See how many pointless things there are in just this one shop (or this one school playground if you've picked this up at a car boot fair)... Just about the only thing that isn't pointless is you. You look amazing.Join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC1 quiz show Pointless as they take you on a journey through THE 100 MOST POINTLESS THINGS IN THE WORLD. Filled with play-along quiz questions and unlikely facts, their hilarious collection of musings on some of the most pointless things found in everyday modern life is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.

Review Quote

We gave one hundred people one hundred seconds to name the greatest show in the history of television. There was only one pointless answer and it was Pointless. And now in book form.

Promotional "Headline"

A funny and clever humour gift book in the tradition of QI from the presenters of BBC One's hit TV series.

Description for Sales People

Pointless attracts 5 million viewers in its 5.15pm slot on BBC One. In its sixth series, the show has been recommissioned for another 100 episodes.

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