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BBC throws out complaint over 'Derry/Londonderry' answer on Pointless

BBC executives have thrown out a complaint after “Derry” was accepted as a correct answer on the hit show Pointless ...

The National (Scotland)

Richard Osman: ‘I would have been terrible in MI6. I’m too tall, spill secrets and can’t lie’

After getting ‘the tap’ at Cambridge, he went from a behind-the-scenes TV ideas man to a fixture in front of the camera. Then the Pointless star’s Thursday Murder Club books became the biggest thing in fiction since Harry Potter

The Guardian - UK

Richard Osman says 'I'm so sorry' after pulling Alexander Armstrong up on Pointless Celebrities

The host's pronunciation of the word 'transatlantic' sparked the interest of Richard Osman

Wales Online

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Alexander Armstrong's wife, family ties to royals and famous comedian - and the TV quiz job he turned down

The BBC Pointless host and actor has been a familiar face on our TV screens for a while

Wales Online

Lewis Capaldi fan told she may be 'dumped' for 'choosing' him over boyfriend during gig

The Pointless singer spoke to a woman in the front row during his gig in Birmingham last night.

Daily Record

Richard Osman predicts who will replace Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2 as listeners 'switch off'

Pointless presenter Richard Osman shares who he thought should take Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 hosting slot after the radio legend revealed he was quitting the station to join Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Mirror

Lauren Laverne laughs off unfortunate category on Pointless after Liz Truss resigns

Lauren Laverne was making her first appearance in the Pointless chair alongside host Alexander Armstrong when a coincidental category came up for the contestants to answer on Thursday evening

Daily Mirror

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The iconic bakery that 'hypnotises' drivers on the A556 including Pointless star Richard Osman

"It's hypnotic! Why has no-one told me about this before?"

Manchester Evening News

Richard Osman reveals he wasn't paid for first few series of Pointless

Richard Osman was the beloved co-host of Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong but recently stepped down from the popular BBC quiz show following the success of his writing career

Daily Mirror

BBC Pointless fans complain minutes into show as host Richard Osman is replaced

The game show was hit with complaints from viewers but former Pointless host Richard Osman defended the BBC One show's new host

Chronicle Live

BBC Pointless complaints as Richard Osman replaced by Corrie's Sally Lindsday

Fans soon gave their opinions

Nottingham Post

Richard Osman feigns outrage over Pointless laptop revelation

Former quiz host has supported the first new guest presenter to replace him, actor Sally Lindsay

The Independent UK

Richard Osman responds to Pointless host replacement as show hit with complaints

Former Pointless host Richard Osman has defended the BBC One show's new hosts after Sally Lindsay received backlash following her debut stint on the game show

Daily Mirror

Pointless fans gutted as Richard Osman finally replaced on show as co-star issues message

In April, Richard Osman announced he was stepping back from hosting the BBC show after almost 13 years to 'concentrate on writing' and tonight Sally Lindsay took over from him for the first ever episode

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Manchester Evening News

Richard Osman makes joke as he's replaced by Corrie's Sally Lindsay on Pointless and viewers make complaints just minutes in

The quiz show co-host announced that he was stepping back earlier this year

Wales Online

BBC Pointless viewers give savage reaction to Sally Lindsay replacing Richard Osman on the show

They didn't hold back

Wales Online

Why Richard Osman is not on Pointless tonight

Richard Osman told Pointless co-presenter Alexander Armstrong how “lucky” he feels to have worked with him

The Guardian - UK

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman review –sleuthing sequel hits the bullseye

It is hard not to be charmed by the ex-Pointless presenter’s funny, warm-hearted new novel

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The Independent UK

Alexander Armstrong explains decision to snub Countdown hosting role

‘I got the sense that there wasn’t going to be a lot of leeway to muck about’

Evening Standard

Alexander Armstrong reveals he turned down chance to host Countdown

Armstrong has hosted BBC show Pointless for 13 years

Daily Mirror

Pointless star Alexander Armstrong lifts lid on turning down offer to host Countdown

Alexander Armstrong left Good Morning Britain host Adil Ray stunned as he explained his decision not to take on an offer to host Countdown

Wales Online

Celebrity Pointless viewers in stitches over Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free's 'phenomenal' answer

Radio1 DJ Arielle Free opted for an unlikely answer indeed

Evening Standard

Who will replace Richard Osman on Pointless? BBC announces six stars who will rotate

Osman officially wrapped up on Pointless after 12 years of hosting the BBC quiz show

Wales Online

Pointless' Richard Osman films 'final ever episode' and makes secret exit from show

The presenter announced he was leaving Pointless in April after 12 years

Daily Mirror

Richard Osman films final Pointless episode as he pays tribute to 'lovely' co-star

Richard Osman, 51, shared the news in April that he was leaving Pointless after being on the show since 2009. The TV presenter and author made the decision to focus more on his writing

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