BBC recommissions 'Pointless' gameshow

Tuesday, October 6 2009, 18:36 BST

By Dan French, US TV Editor

BBC Two has commissioned a second run of gameshow Pointless, it has been announced.

The show, presented by Alexander Armstrong, see five pairs of contestants compete for a cash prize - by winning the fewest points.

BBC Daytime controller Liam Keelan commented: "Pointless has been a great addition to the quizzes on BBC Daytime, and I'm sure viewers will continue to enjoy Alexander's and Richard's witty take on obscure knowledge."

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