Richard Osman
New ZealandwriterMaleb. 19708.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richard Osman is a British television presenter, producer, and author, best known for co-presenting the BBC quiz show 'Pointless.' He has gained popularity not just for his sharp wit and humor but also for his successful foray into writing, with several acclaimed novels to his name, including the bestselling 'The Thursday Murder Club.' Osman is also recognized for his engagement with social issues, and he has recently been involved in discussions regarding the protection of creative rights in light of changes to copyright laws.
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Richard Osman's latest novel has become the most loaned fiction novel at Auckland Library.
Best books to read now: From Patrick Radden Keefe to Elizabeth KnoxNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Richard Osman is a host of a podcast full of clever insider insight and surprising facts.
Summer podcast guide: 9 top celebrity, comedy and sports shows to streamNew Zealand· 2025-12-25
Richard Osman is noted for his Brexit-themed murder stories among wealthy retirees.
Uhyggelig hyggekrimi med aparte personer har et originalt plot
Denmark· 2025-12-24
Osman co-hosts the sister podcast The Rest Is Entertainment.
Can The Rest Is Football Netflix deal succeed?
United Kingdom· 2025-12-07
Richard Osman was inspired by Agatha Christie when he penned the first of the Thursday Murder Club books.
From museum heists to global family sagas
Australia· 2025-10-19
Richard Osman is a prominent author known for his debut novel The Thursday Murder Club, which has sold over 10 million copies.
Why cosy crime is on the rise – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-12
Richard Osman is a bestselling author known for his Thursday Murder Club series and his work on BBC's Pointless.
‘It’s been a very happy decade for me. I’m having my 1990s in the 2020s’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Richard Osman is the author of the bestselling 'Thursday Murder Club'.
Mirren, Brosnan und Co.: Die trauen sich was im Mordclub
Luxembourg· 2025-09-08
Richard Osman is the author of the original novel on which the film is based.
En Netflix, El club del crimen de los jueves, producida por Spielberg, es ligera, entretenida, ingeniosa y le sobran estrellas
Argentina· 2025-08-30
Richard Osman is the author of the bestseller that The Thursday Murder Club is based on.
Pierce Brosnan: ‘Pink Floyd were my landscape. I was a hippy’ | Pierce BrosnanUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-29
Richard Osman is the author of the bestselling series on which the film is based.
Netflix cosies up to crime with Oscar-winning golden oldiesAustralia· 2025-08-29
Richard Osman is the author of the hit novel that The Thursday Murder Club is adapted from.
The Thursday Murder Club stars Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren and Ben KingsleyAustralia· 2025-08-27
Richard Osman is the author of The Thursday Murder Club book series, which inspired the film adaptation.
Pierce Brosnan felt 'huge responsibility' towards fans of the bookUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-24
Helen Mirren stars in a film adaptation of Richard Osman's bestselling mystery novel The Thursday Murder Club.
Actrița Helen Mirren, tranșantă la 80 de ani. „Urăsc expresia «plină de spirit»”. Care este cea mai grea parte a bătrâneții
Romania· 2025-08-23
Richard Osman commented on the adaptation of his bestselling books into film.
Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren y Ben Kingsley resuelven misterios en ‘El club del crimen de los jueves’ | Televisión | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-08-23
Richard Osman is the author of The Thursday Murder Club, which has been adapted into a film.
‘John Huston said I was too handsome. It can get in the way’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-22
Mirren stars in the upcoming Netflix film adaptation of Thursday Murder Club, based on the book series by gameshow host and author Richard Osman.
‘I am not ageing gracefully at all. I hate that term’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28Richard Osman, the TV producer and bestselling author, commented on the end of an era in entertainment history due to AI advancements.
‘You can make really good stuff – fast’: new AI tools a gamechanger for film-makers | Artificial intelligence (AI)United Kingdom· 2025-07-20
Richard Osman starts a new series with a new detective team.
Τα νέα «αστυνομικά» που θα σας κρατήσουν συντροφιά στην παραλία
Greece· 2025-07-05
Richard Osman is the creator of the Thursday Murder Club, which has gained a large fanbase since 2021.
Diese sommerlich-leichten Leseabenteuer bereichern den UrlaubLuxembourg· 2025-06-30
Richard Osman is mentioned as an author of light crime novels that Arndís finds very enjoyable.
Það er ekkert kósí við morð
Iceland· 2025-06-28
Richard Osman’s novels took the top two spots for the most books sold in the UK last year.
Do we really need more male novelists? | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Claire Hooper's new quiz show is based on the cult UK series hosted by Richard Osman.
Claire Hooper’s House of Games on the ABC a local version of Richard Osman’s British hitAustralia· 2025-04-20
Richard Osman stated that copyright law was not complicated and emphasized the need for permission to use an author’s work.
Gerry Adams considers suing Meta over alleged use of his books to train AI | Gerry AdamsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-10
Posting on X, Richard Osman, who wrote the popular Thursday Murder Club series, said: 'Copyright law is not complicated at all.'
Meta may have used Gerry Adams' books to train AIUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-10
Richard Osman is another leading author who signed the letter protesting against Meta's actions.
Authors hold London protest against Meta for ‘stealing’ work to train AI - World
Pakistan· 2025-04-04
Richard Osman is one of the prominent authors who signed an open letter urging the UK government to hold Meta accountable for the use of copyrighted books in AI training.
Index - Kultúr - Világhírű írók fordultak a kormányukhoz, többszörösen meglopták őket
Hungary· 2025-04-03
Richard Osman is among the authors who have written an open letter to the British government asking for accountability from Meta.
Nobelpristagare beskyller Meta för bokstöld
Sweden· 2025-04-01Richard Osman has said that writers will 'have a good go' at taking on Meta after it emerged that the company used a notorious database believed to contain pirated books to train artificial intelligence.
Richard Osman urges writers to ‘have a good go’ at Meta over breaches of copyright | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26
Richard Osman has a new novel titled Risolviamo omicidi that blends mystery and literature.
La Pimpa, Ghali, il Nobel Fosse Con «la Lettura» c’è «la Letturina»- Corriere.it
Italy· 2025-03-21
