Pointless Case Study

Question 1

When and where is it broadcast?

Answer 1

It is broadcast in the UK nearly every day at 5.15. It shows repeats and new episodes (mainly repeats).

Question 2

Commercial or PSB channel?

Answer 2

BBC

PSB

Question 3

Who is the production company?

Answer 3

Shown on BBC One, produced by Remarkable TV, distributed by Endemol UK.

Question 4

Is it a format that has been bought or sold?

Answer 4

In a way. It started in 2009 on BBC Two, then changed to BBC One in 2011. It has now also been exported to many European countries.

Question 5

How long is the game show?

Answer 5

45 Minutes.

Question 6

Who are the presenters?

Answer 6

Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.

Question 7

What is the format of the game show?

Answer 7

The format and game play changed slightly between series. The game starts with elimination rounds (three in the first series, two in subsequent series) to whittle the starting lineup down to the two teams who contest the head-to-head; the winning team of the head-to-head plays in the final.

Question 8

What gameplay features?

Answer 8

Question and answer, in knockout rounds

Question 9

How many people watch it?

Answer 9

Around 2 ½ million.

Question 10

When did it start broadcasting?

Answer 10

2009, BBC Two

Question 11

How do they market/present the show?

Answer 11

Within BBC breaks (between shows)

Question 12

What catchphrases are incorporated?

Answer 12

“Well done if you got that at home.”

“It’s good! It’s very good!”

“There’s your red line.”

“Let’s see if it’s right, and if so, how many people said it”