Richard Osman

Richard Osman is an English television presenter, producer, and novelist born in Billericay, Essex, in 1970.

Richard Osman is an English television presenter, producer, and novelist. He became widely known as co-presenter of the BBC quiz show Pointless and later achieved major success as the author of the Thursday Murder Club crime novels. His books have international reach and are widely available in Canada, where British television and crime fiction have strong audiences alongside Canadian series such as Schitt's Creek.

Early life and education

Richard Osman was born in Billericay, Essex, in 1970. He studied at Cambridge University before entering television production.

Television career

Osman worked in television production before becoming a well-known on-screen presenter. He was creative director at Endemol UK and worked on shows including Deal or No Deal and Prize Island. He co-presented Pointless with Alexander Armstrong from 2009 to 2022. His production work spanned various genres, from game shows to the ensemble dynamics of series such as ER.

Writing career

Osman turned to fiction with The Thursday Murder Club in 2020. The book launched a successful series of crime novels that made him a major bestselling author. The intricate plotting of his novels has drawn comparisons to the narrative depth of series like The Wire and Peaky Blinders.

Personal life

Osman married actor Ingrid Oliver in 2022. He lives in London.