I am not sure what happened last night. We record Pointless each afternoon on BBC1, but each day this week it has, quite understandably, been replaced. Last night it was moved to BBC2 and I changed the schedule, but forgot to cancel the BBC1 recording.
Suddenly, part way through, the box became completely unresponsive, while still showing the BBC1 programme. I got it back under control by turning off at the mains. Maybe a coincidence, but perhaps the change of EPG caused it somehow.
So I have cancelled the series for now and have set up two daily manual recordings for BBC1 and 2, 1713 for 45 minutes then I just have to choose whichever is broadcast when we watch it after the news.
Not looking for any advice, just posted for info.