Controversy over accepted answer
Pointless, the popular quiz show on the BBC, has come under fire after fans raised complaints about a 'wrong answer' that was accepted as correct during an episode.
Viewer complaint and BBC response
The BBC complaints unit received official complaints regarding the accepted answer, but ultimately decided not to uphold the complaint.
How Pointless works
The show, hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, challenges contestants to find obscure correct answers in general knowledge rounds. The winning pair competes for a cash jackpot prize.
Details of the controversial episode
During the episode in question, contestants were asked to name a UK city without the letter 'A' in its name. One contestant answered 'Derry,' which sparked the controversy.
BBC's reasoning for the decision
The BBC Complaints Unit stated that it was within the show's discretion to accept such an answer, considering Pointless as an entertainment programme.
Last year, Pointless was commissioned for a new series, including a celebrity version, as reported by The Celeb Report.
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