Hit BBC primetime gameshow Pointless is set to return to filming later this year and applications for contestants to appear on the new series is now open.
Pointless first hit screens in the UK back in 2009 and it’s been a mainstay of BBC tea time television ever since.
Pointless co-host and resident ‘know-it-all’ Richard Osman confirmed via his newsletter earlier this month that: “[They] will be filming 226 new episodes of Pointless and Pointless Celebrities, starting later this year” and added that he is “very excited to be getting back into the studio with my lovely colleague and friend, Xander.”
He also took to Twitter this week to recruit members of the public into submitting an application and to get fans of the show excited for the new series.
His tweet read: “Would you like to be on telly? Have you heard of Vanuatu? Would you like to see how nice Alexander Armstrong is IN REAL LIFE?
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“Applications for the next series of Pointless are now open.”
Would you like to be on telly? Have you heard of Vanuatu? Would you like to see how nice Alexander Armstrong is IN REAL LIFE? Applications for the next series of Pointless are now open. All your questions answered here…https://t.co/jH0o270gfV
A statement on the application process published to the BBC Pointless website also reads: “Could you trust your mum, brother, housemate, or your partner to help you win big under pressure? We would love to hear from pairs of fun, lively people who think they can take up the Pointless challenge.”
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Alongside the application process, you’ll also need to send in a recent photo or video of yourself and your fellow applicant.
Competing pairs can be of any relation to each other, but all applicants must be over 18 years of age and a current legal resident of the United Kingdom.
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The closing date for applications is Monday 1st February 2021.
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Whilst you do have up until the above date to get your application in, it does confirm on the Pointless website that auditions for the next series are due to begin taking place over the coming weeks, so members of the public are encouraged to apply now.
There’s no time like the present.
Although no starting dates for the new series have been confirmed yet, Richard himself reckons that they could be back in the studio (minus a live audience) in November, and will be able to welcome audiences again in the new year.
Do you think you’re clever enough for the challenge then? Fancy walking away with a “coveted Pointless trophy” and a potential cash prize?
You can apply to be a contestant on the next series of Pointless here.
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
Featured Image – Point3D (via Unsplash)
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
25th August 2020 
