Richard Osman
Richard Osman is a British television presenter, producer, and author known for his witty humor and engaging personality. He gained fame as the co-presenter of the BBC quiz show 'Pointless' and has written the bestselling 'Thursday Murder Club' series. His distinctive voice and comedic style... Read More
Known for
Richard Osman’s House of Games (2017–)
Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.
Pointless (2009)
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond FarewellAn uplifting and touching documentary special which tells the story of one of Britain's best loved sitcoms as it comes... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Rob Beckett's Smart TVHosted by the brilliant Rob Beckett alongside his team captains – TV fanatic Josh Widdicombe, and a lady who frankly... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2024 |
Out of OrderHost Rosie Jones pits Katherine Ryan and Judi Love's teams against each other in judging 'Rosie's Regulars'. Comedians compete in... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2021 |
The Cheap SeatsMajor news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport and viral videos, it’s a Reader's Digest of world... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Classic Albums: Suede - Coming UpSKY ARTS presents Suede's Coming Up (released on Nude Records in 1996) in the Classic Albums series. |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Michael McIntyre's The WheelMichael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided... |
Self - Celebrity Contestant | |
| 2020 |
Michael McIntyre's The WheelMichael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided... |
Self - Expert | |
| 2020 |
Richard Osman's House of Games NightEach week a group of four famous faces go toe-to-toe testing their general knowledge in a variety of entertaining games.... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2020 |
Between the CoversSara Cox hosts this new book club bringing the nation together through sharing the pleasure of reading. Each edition features... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
AnthonyIn July 2005, black teenager Anthony Walker was murdered by two white men in an unprovoked racist attack in a... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Richard Osman's World Cup of the DecadeA celebration of the past 10 years of film, TV, song, celebrity and more. With Jon Richardson, Lorraine Kelly, Alex... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2019 |
Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions ApplyOnce again Dave will be bringing his trusty screen along but now, in each episode, he will also be joined... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
The RanganationRomesh Ranganathan, joined by celebrity guests and the Ranganation, his very own focus group of 25 members of the public,... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
HypotheticalHosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, top comedians are posed absurd hypothetical situations and scored on how well they... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Romesh's Look Back to the FutureOne year ago Romesh Ranganathan and special guests Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan and Danny Dyer made some bold predictions for... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2018 |
Suede: The Insatiable OnesLooking at identity, power, happiness, self-destruction and acceptance, this is a thematic exploration of a group that opened the door... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Celebrity CatchphraseIn this entertaining series packed with laughs, celebrity contestants attempt to work out catchphrases based on fun animations. Animations include... |
Unknown character | |
| 2018 |
Jon Richardson: Ultimate WorrierEver worried about laboratory-grown meat, accidentally touching someone’s hand on the train or the impending nuclear apocalypse? Then join Jon... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Richard Osman's House of GamesEach week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2017 |
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra SliceThe show that gives fans another bite of Bake Off when one helping just isn't enough. Jo Brand chats to... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
LEGO MastersBritish version of the reality contest where some of the most skilled brick fanatics do battle to be crowned LEGO... |
Guest Judge | |
| 2017 |
Frankie Boyle's New World OrderIn an attempt to make sense of the bewildering world we live in, Frankie Boyle dissects the week's news using... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
The Fake News ShowStephen Mangan hosts the comedy panel show with Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan, Jon Richardson and Richard Ayoade to peek behind... |
Himself - Panelist | |
| 2016 |
Dara O Briain's Go 8 BitGaming enthusiast Dara O Briain presides over the mayhem as two stars join team captains – gaming geek Steve McNeil... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Insert Name HereComedy panel show about people with the same first name, hosted by Sue Perkins. |
Self - Team Captain | |
| 2015 |
TaskmasterGreg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Celebrity Black Ball Final with Steve DavisCelebrities attempt to pot the elusive black ball in a relaxed recreation of the legendarily tense final moments of the... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Let's Play DartsProfessional darts players and comedians team up for a knockout tournament. |
Self - Competitor | |
| 2014 |
All About TWOQuiz and celebration of 50 years of the BBC's second channel, hosted by Dara O Briain. With Richard Osman supplying... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 2014 |
Duck Quacks Don't EchoLee Mack wrangles a team of scientists and celebrity guests to find the truth behind the trivia on this bizarrely... |
Unknown character | |
| 2013 |
8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownJimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2013 |
8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownJimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. |
Self | |
| 2013 |
CatchphraseStephen Mulhern hosts this remake of the 1980's game show where contestants have to guess a catchphrase based on animated... |
Unknown character | |
| 2013 |
Charlie Brooker's Weekly WipeCharlie Brooker and guests cast their collective eyes over all what the telly, cinema, news and computer games have to... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
The Last LegAdam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
A Touch of ClothHannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial killings alongside his new... |
Himself | |
| 2011 |
Celebrity Antiques Road TripAntiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most... |
Self - Participant | |
| 2011 |
Pointless CelebritiesAlexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come... |
Self - Host | |
| 2009 |
PointlessQuiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge... |
Self - Assistant | |
| 2008 |
Celebrity JuiceThe outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Would I Lie to You?A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 2007 |
Would I Lie to You?A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Not Going OutLee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of... |
Richard Osman | |
| 2005 |
8 Out of 10 CatsA weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain. |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Who Do You Think You Are?A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past. |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
QIComedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'. |
Self | |
| 1994 |
Room 101Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self - Host | |
| 1990 |
Have I Got News for YouHilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 1990 |
Drop the Dead DonkeyA sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by... |
Removal Man (uncredited) | |
| 1988 |
This MorningThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech,... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouBased on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more... |
Self - Panellist | |
| TBA |
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouBased on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more... |
Self - Presenter |
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Got a question about Richard Osman?
Richard Osman is best known for co-presenting the BBC quiz show 'Pointless,' which has gained immense popularity since its debut in 2009.
Richard Osman has received several awards for his work, including BAFTA nominations for 'Pointless' and accolades for his contributions to television.
Richard Osman primarily focuses on television and literature, with 'The Thursday Murder Club' being his first significant entry into film adaptations.
Richard Osman's 'Thursday Murder Club' series has been a bestseller, with the first book selling over a million copies and receiving critical acclaim.
Richard Osman keeps his personal life relatively private; however, he is known to have two children and has been open about his love for family.
Richard Osman's estimated net worth is approximately $5 million, reflecting his successful career in television and writing.
Key milestones in Richard Osman's career include the launch of 'Pointless,' creating several successful television formats, and the publication of his bestselling novels.
In addition to his television work, Richard Osman is actively involved in writing, with plans for more books in the 'Thursday Murder Club' series and other projects.