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Richard Osman releases his latest novel ‘We Chase Shadows’

Author and television presenter Richard Osman has released his latest work, We Chase Shadows , published by Viking . It marks the second instalment in the We Solve Murders series, following retired policeman Steve, his daughter-in-law Amy and crime writer Rosie. Osman is also known for penning the critically acclaimed…

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Richard Osman feared House of Games would be taken off air after his exit

Welsh actor Michael Sheen will replace Osman as host of the popular BBC quiz show

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Richard Osman says House Of Games crew ‘looking forward to Michael Sheen’

The Damned United actor is taking over hosting duties from Osman.

Evening Standard · Aug 31

Michael Sheen announced as House of Games’ surprise new host

Welsh actor to take over from Richard Osman on BBC Two quiz show

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Celebrity Traitors star among names touted to be next House of Games host

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The Independent UK · Mar 4

Who will replace Richard Osman as House of Games host?

‘I will gladly hand over the keys,’ Osman said in his exit announcement

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Richard Osman thanks fans as he steps down from ‘most fun show’ House Of Games

Osman, who has become known for his Thursday Murder Club series of books, has presented the BBC Two gameshow since 2017.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

Richard Osman quits House of Games after nine years hosting BBC show

‘It’s time to let someone else have a go,’ presenter said

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Richard Osman pined for wife Ingrid Oliver one year before meeting on House of Games

‘I got her phone number that night and we’ve been in each other’s pockets ever since,’ ‘Pointless’ star said

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

House of Games review – Richard Bean hustles David Mamet’s movie tricksters

It’s a little hard to buy the One Man, Two Guvnors playwright’s broadly comic take on the American’s thriller about con artists

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025