Quiz TV Today, Tuesday 15 September: The Chase at 5, Pointless at 5.15 with Nish Kumar
The gist: four daytime quizzes, all in their normal slots. Countdown at 2.10pm, Tipping Point at 4pm, The Chase at 5pm and Pointless at 5.15pm with Nish Kumar. There's no BBC Two quiz night on a Tuesday.
What quiz shows are on TV today?
| Time | Show | Channel | Today's episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10pm | Countdown | Channel 4 | Series 94, Ep 57 |
| 4pm | Tipping Point | ITV1 | Ben Shephard hosts |
| 5pm | The Chase | ITV1 | See note below |
| 5.15pm | Pointless | BBC One | Series 35, Ep 45 |
That's 215 minutes of scheduled quizzing, the same total as yesterday minus Monday's BBC Two block. Yesterday's line-up is in Monday's quiz TV.
What time is The Chase on tonight?
5pm to 6pm on ITV1, straight after Tipping Point. One thing we spotted: ITV's own guide files today's episode under an earlier series than Monday's and Wednesday's. ITV doesn't label it new or repeat, so treat it as possibly an archive episode rather than a fresh Series 19 one.
If you've already seen it, ITVX has the full back catalogue. Our how to watch The Chase guide covers catch-up and signing in.
Is Pointless on tonight, and who's co-hosting?
Yes, 5.15pm on BBC One, which means it overlaps The Chase by 45 minutes. Nish Kumar sits alongside Alexander Armstrong for episode 45. The BBC's listing hints at a round mixing fruit and veg with rodents.
Friday is when Series 36 begins. We've set out the dates in our Pointless Series 36 guide, and more sits on the Pointless page.
Who's in Dictionary Corner on Countdown today?
Marcus Brigstocke joins Susie Dent, with Colin Murray and Rachel Riley hosting episode 57. It's at 2.10pm, so most of us will be watching later on Channel 4's streaming service. The Countdown page has the week's run.
Is anything moved for football this week?
Not today. Tonight's Carabao Cup match, Liverpool v Tottenham, is on ITV4. Wednesday's Manchester United v Brighton is on ITV1 but coverage doesn't start until 7.30pm, so Tipping Point and The Chase keep their slots. ITV's guide for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday shows both at 4pm and 5pm.
The full five days are in this week's UK quiz TV. Tipping Point has its own page too.
When are Only Connect and University Challenge next on?
Monday 21 September, back on BBC Two in their usual 8pm and 8.30pm slots, if the BBC schedule holds. Mastermind leads in at 7.30pm. Our Monday night quiz guide explains how each works.
Questions readers ask
Does The Chase clash with Pointless?
Yes, from 5.15pm to 6pm. Watch one live and catch the other on ITVX or iPlayer.
Is Tipping Point on ITVX after it airs?
Yes, on catch-up after the 4pm broadcast.
What's on for soap fans tonight?
Our sister site has tonight's soap times, starting with Hollyoaks at 7pm.