The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World: A pointless book written by the presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show

Name: The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World: A pointless book written by the presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show
Rating: 3.444444417953491 (18 reviews)

Alexander Armstrong · Richard Osman

Oct 2012 · Hachette UK

3.4

18 reviews

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320

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About this ebook

The world is full of pointless things. From rail replacement bus services to chip forks. From war to windchimes. From people who put cushions on beds to people who read the bit they write about the book on amazon. Look around you right now. 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.

Ratings and reviews

3.4

18 reviews

Bishal Chanda

December 24, 2013

This book is a lie don't waste money on a pointless book. These people are from a stupid TV show that I hate so much(no one likes daytime TV its depressing). What's so funny about two adults moaning about random things.

A Google user

November 5, 2012

I have one more pointless thing to add to the list, this book.

Ramesh Garva

January 8, 2023

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About the author

Alexander Armstrong is a presenter, comedian and actor and part of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. He presents the hit BBC show Pointless with Richard Osman. As well as regular appearances on panel shows such as Have I Got News For You, he also presents a show on Classic FM and writes a column for the Telegraph.

Richard Osman is a creative director for Endemol UK. He has worked as an executive producer on numerous shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats and 10 O'Clock Live. Richard rose to fame presenting Pointless with Alexander Armstrong. Richard's popularity and tremendous knowledge of trivia led to him presenting his own BBC quiz, Two Tribes along with Insert Name Here and Child Genius. He is also a regular on panel shows such as Have I Got News For You and writes a column for the Radio Times.

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