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.
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.”
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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 -
14th April 2022 
