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We’re interviewing Alexander Armstrong - what should we ask him?

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TinaMumsnet · 29/01/2026 17:15

Hi all,

We’re sitting down with Alexander Armstrong next week, and we’d love your questions.

Actor, presenter and author, Alexander has been part of some of the UK’s most-loved programmes – from Armstrong and Miller and Have I Got News for You to Pointless, Hey Duggee, Horrible Histories, Doctor Who and Danger Mouse.

Growing up in the North East and now a father of four boys, Alexander is also a passionate storyteller. His debut children’s novel, Evenfall: The Golden Linnet, is inspired by his childhood and the mystical history of the ancient North.

Do you have a question you’ve always wanted to ask him? Post it below and we’ll put it to him on Wednesday 4 February.

(Disclaimer: we’ve got around 30 minutes, so we’ll try to fit in as many questions as we can!)

We’re interviewing Alexander Armstrong - what should we ask him?
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DoIdriveaVauxhallZafira · 29/01/2026 21:18

Does he really think he's poor?

firstofallimadelight · 29/01/2026 22:11

Does he get excited when he gets a pointless answer

MarriedinMaui · 29/01/2026 22:39

Has he been asked to go on celebrity traitors? If not is he annoyed about that?

Barrellturn · 29/01/2026 22:46

How sticky is the stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick?

RandomMess · 29/01/2026 22:48

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ChristPleaseJustStop · 29/01/2026 22:49

Given that this is Mumsnet, probably "who is Alexander Armstrong?" and then give a tinkly laugh and tilt your head.

Toddlerteaplease · 29/01/2026 23:12

Did he enjoy being a cathedral chorister? And does he find pointless really boring?

StrumpersPlunkett · 29/01/2026 23:20

Would he consider reprising his sketch with Ben Miller about the WWII pilots. It has me in stitches even now!
Also would he do task master?

KnickerlessParsons · 29/01/2026 23:26

Does he ever get fed up of repeating the same script time after time on Pointless, and is he ever going to move on from it?

AbbieLexie · 29/01/2026 23:30

is he or would he like to do more historical 3D city programmes with Dr Michael Scott?

MouldyCandy · 29/01/2026 23:37

What's his favourite episode of Hey Duggee, and why?

Fullmoan · 29/01/2026 23:43

DoIdriveaVauxhallZafira · 29/01/2026 21:18

Does he really think he's poor?

Yes, this! I liked him till I saw his jaw droppingly out of touch whinge. Does he regret it or does he still feel that way?

Glitterbiscuits · 02/02/2026 20:30

Did you consider state school for your children now you are nearer the breadline due to VAT on school fees?

Chattanoogachoo · 02/02/2026 20:36

Does he support fox hunting!

LittleRobins · 02/02/2026 20:42

Where would he choose to travel next for one of his travel shows?

MoonWoman69 · 02/02/2026 20:43

Why he supports fox hunting?

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 02/02/2026 20:44

Who actually sings the songs he mimes to?

FieryA · 02/02/2026 20:47

KnickerlessParsons · 29/01/2026 23:26

Does he ever get fed up of repeating the same script time after time on Pointless, and is he ever going to move on from it?

Same. Why doesn't he change up his lines, even a little? It's always the same, even down to the 'thank you very much', after every question! Does he not have any creative control?

hollowwallow · 02/02/2026 22:36

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TheNightingalesStarling · 02/02/2026 22:38

Do you feel small next to Richard Osman?

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Bowcup · 02/02/2026 22:40

Why are the end questions on pointless so boring? When the fins contestants have to chose between question 1 shit sandwich or question 2 windy pie. All that build up in the episode for that.

tiredlazydoesntmatter · 02/02/2026 22:42

Just seen this thread . Absolutely love Alexander. A genuinely good guy. He is intelligent,talented and comes across as a genuine person.

SemiRetiredLoveGoddeess · 02/02/2026 22:42

Tell him he is good singer and what is his favourite song from the great American Song Book?

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 22:47

What is Giles Coren like.

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