The 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World
A pointless book written by the presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show
Published on 10. October 2013
352 pages
978-1-4447-6209-9 (ISBN)
Description
We've all had them, those pointless arguments that are seemingly impossible to solve. We've been round in circles trying to work out what came first, the chicken or the egg? Don't get us started on the debate of what we are all here for? And you're bound to have had sleepless nights pondering which ingredient you simply can't do without in a full English Breakfast - sausage or bacon. Well worry no more, here to help you solve some of life's biggest - and most pointless - conundrums are Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.
So, does God exist? and what is the most pointless sport - ballet or darts? With a witty and intelligent collection of stand-up pieces, quizzes, cryptic brainteasers and pointless facts, Alexander Armstrong and his pointless friend Richard Osman will put the world to rights and finally answer the 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World....Ever.
So, does God exist? and what is the most pointless sport - ballet or darts? With a witty and intelligent collection of stand-up pieces, quizzes, cryptic brainteasers and pointless facts, Alexander Armstrong and his pointless friend Richard Osman will put the world to rights and finally answer the 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World....Ever.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews for The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World * Varied * 'Pointless is a fascinating microcosm of life: as this formidable tome reveals, success therein depends on a combination of intelligence, chance and having a good partner.' * Sir Tim Rice * 'I love Pointless. It's funny, and it makes me feel less thick. Like all the best dates.' * Sarah Millican * 'We gave 100 people 100 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 Fry * The must-have present. * Kate Skipper, <i>The Independent<i> *More details
Series
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Edition type
Illustrated edition
Illustrations
Integrated black and white illustrations
File size
5,20 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4447-6209-9 (9781444762099)
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Alexander Armstrong | Richard Osman
The 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World
A perfect Christmas gift from presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show
Book
05/2014
Coronet Books
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Alexander Armstrong | Richard Osman
The 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World
A pointless book written by the presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show
Book
10/2013
Coronet Books
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Persons
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.
