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TV star Jeremy Vine reveals penny-farthing bike crash uncovered heart issue

The BBC Radio 2 presenter and host of the eponymous Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5 turned 60 last year

The Independent UK · May 7

Richard Osman tells of pride at being from Britain during investiture ceremony

The Thursday Murder Club author has been made an OBE during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Evening Standard · May 5

Bill Bailey and Richard Osman among those to receive honours from Princess Royal

Comedian Bill Bailey, broadcaster Richard Osman and celebrity chef Marcus Wareing are due to receive honours at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 5

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When Michael Sheen will take over House of Games from Richard Osman

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The Independent UK · Apr 30

Richard Osman announces when he’s handing House of Games keys to Michael Sheen

Departing host revealed when Sheen’s debut will air on BBC

The Independent UK · Apr 30

What Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out doesn’t show you - producer lifts lid on 7 behind-the-scenes surprises

A producer for Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out offers behind-the-scenes insight, including the scale of putting together an episode

Woman & Home · Apr 19

Jack Whitehall drinks at the Devonshire and loves a roast at the Fat Badger (but not The Box)

The comedian shares his tales of London, from parental surveillance in Putney to impromptu Carnival parties

Evening Standard · Apr 10

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Strictly Come Dancing’s new presenters: the stars rumoured to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Rumours of who could replace presenters have been circulating for months

The Independent UK · Mar 28

People were rooting for SNL UK to fail – a huge swell of fan and comedian support might save it

Viewers had been ‘frothing at the mouth for SNL UK to fail’, show writer Bella Hull told The Independent

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Richard Osman delivers two-word review of SNL UK’s debut episode

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The Independent UK · Mar 23

SNL UK: Richard Osman shares verdict as opening show divides viewers

UK edition of the late night comedy sketch show launched with an opening monologue from Tina Fey

The Independent UK · Mar 22

Michael Sheen 'incredibly excited' to replace Richard Osman as host of BBC quiz show House of Games

The Welsh actor said he has ‘very large shoes to fill’

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Michael Sheen hailed ‘great choice’ as new House Of Games host

The Welsh actor will take over from Richard Osman later this year.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

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

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Evening Standard · Mar 12

Tim Davie: It makes sense for BBC iPlayer to host other broadcasters’ shows

The corporation has suggested that iPlayer could be opened to other public service broadcasters.

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Richard Osman and Jeanette Winterson among authors to publish ‘empty book’ in protest of AI using their work

Campaign arrives one week before ministers are due to deliver an update regarding proposed copyright reforms

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work

About 10,000 writers including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman join copyright campaign

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

Quiz books are the answer to falling non-fiction sales, data shows

2025 was the best year for quiz book sales since records began in 1998; while Bibles also proved popular

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The Independent UK · Mar 9

Bible sales at their highest in almost three decades

The average cost of a book reached record levels in 2025

The Conversation · Mar 6

Wit, courage and guile: ten literary heroines to inspire you on International Women’s Day

Ever since pen was first put to paper, literary heroines have leapt off the page, often as literature’s most nuanced characters. Whether plucky and confident, pushing the boundaries of society, or increasingly empowered in their own quiet ways, it is no surprise that fictitious females reveal much about the world.

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones shortlisted for author of the year at British Book Awards

Authors Freida McFadden, Richard Osman and Mick Herron are also nominated for the award

The Independent UK · Mar 4

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

Evening Standard · Mar 3

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Richard Osman steps down from hosting role: ‘Time to let someone else have a go’

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