Pointless is currently on the lookout for contestants to compete in the next series, and Mancs are being encouraged to give it a go.
The hit BBC One primetime gameshow – which is hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, first aired all the way back in 2009, and is watched by millions of viewers each episode – has run for an impressive 27 series now, and has even produced a celebrity spinoff show too.
But now it’s back for another series that’s set to start filming this year, and the producers are looking for contestants to take part.
Unfamiliar with what Pointless is all about?
Most quiz shows are all about trying to get the most points, but on Pointless flips that on its head as contestants are instead tasked with trying to score as few points as possible by racking their brains to come up with answers that no one else can think of on a series of different general knowledge topics over four rounds.
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Pointless is currently on the lookout for contestants to compete in the next series / Credit: BBC
The contestants are asked the same questions that were previously asked of surveyed individuals, and the aim is to give the correct answers that were given least-frequently by the people surveyed.
If a contestant provides a correct answer that was not said by anyone in the survey, then this is known as a ‘pointless answer’, and money is added to the grand prize jackpot for the finalists to take home if they give a pointless answer in the last round.
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The news that producers are casting for a new series comes just days after Richard Osman announced that he would step down as co-presenter of the series to focus more on his writing career, and that rotating guest-presenters would take his place until a new permanent presenter is found, so it is highly likely that he will not be a part of this new series.
There has been no confirmations as to who will become guest presenters in his place at this time, however.
The hit BBC One primetime gameshow is hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman / Credit: BBC
Fancy grabbing a partner, brushing up on your general knowledge, and sticking an application in for the new series then? All you’ll need to do is fill out a couple of forms online that tell the show’s producers some information about yourself and why you’re keen to take part.
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You’ll need to be 18 years of age and a legal resident of the UK too.
The deadline for applications is 23 February 2023, so you’ve got plenty of time to find someone to take part with and get applying.
You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend – but only if you have certain names
Emily Sergeant
Hungry Mancs can help themselves to free sandwiches this bank holiday weekend… but there’s a bit of a catch.
You can only get yourself a sandwich if you have one of these particular names.
We’ve been enjoying some absolutely stunning sunshine across Greater Manchester and much of the UK over the past couple of months, and nothing says sunny days more than taking a packed lunch or grabbing a meal deal and taking it to your local park or greenspace for a picnic.
This is why Pret A Manger has decided to make picnics easier for those who are lucky enough to have a certain type of name.
This late May bank holiday weekend, the popular high street coffee shop chain will be dishing out hundreds of free sandwiches across the UK – including here in Manchester – to anyone whose name happens to start with ‘Nic’.
That means people called Nick, Nicholas, Nicola, Nicole, Nico, Nicolette, and plenty of others could be in with a chance of some free feasting over these next couple of days.
You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Supplied
Here in Manchester, it’s the chain’s Portland Street site, just off Piccadilly Gardens, that’s participating in the free giveaway this weekend, and there’ll be 50 sandwiches a day given out, so you’ll need to be quick if your name starts with ‘Nic’ and you’re feeling peckish.
The offer is only limited to Pret’s freshly-made sandwiches, and unfortunately excludes baguettes, wraps, or rye rolls… but free food is better than no food, after all.
All you’ll need to do to grab a freebie is show your ID at the tills of participating stores this Saturday (24 May) to prove your name, and you’ll get to walk out with your lunch in hand, all without having to spend a penny.
Manchester’s Portland Street Pret A Manger will be giving out 50 free sandwiches to ‘Nics’ this Saturday, and they’re on a first-come-first-served basis.
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BBC needs adventurous Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World
Emily Sergeant
Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? This might just be your calling then.
The BBC is currently casting for the next series of Race Across the World.
The BAFTA-winning hit show is currently airing to thousands of viewers each week, but with the next series now in the works, producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea – and that includes Greater Manchester residents.
With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic Mancs are being encouraged to take part.
On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.
BBC is looking for Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC
Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions.
But, as producers are keen to point out, “the physical journey is only half of the story”.
That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.
Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.
“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.
Applications for the massively-popular show are now open / Credit: BBC
“Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world.”
Fancy it then?
Applications for the third series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 6 July 2025, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.
Emily Sergeant -
14th April 2022 
