Richard Osman’s quiet life in affluent suburb where average home fetches £1million

Tipping Point: Richard Osman praises Sally Lindsay Richard Osman is a presenter, producer, novelist and comedian known for his role on several TV shows. As well as previously presenting Pointless, he has co-presented two BBC Two quiz shows, Two Tribes and Richard Osman’s House of Games. He has also been a team captain on The Fake News Show and Insert Name Here, both of which are comedy panel shows. The 52-year-old is also a successful novelist with his own book series – The Thursday Murder Club. There are currently three books in the series. The books were such a massive success that the first novel in the series was picked up by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg for a film adaptation. Richard Osman’s quiet life in affluent suburb where average home fetches £1million The author and comedian was born in Billericay, Essex and grow up in Cuckfield near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. While at school he gained broadcasting experience as a regular contributor to the open-access music show, Turn It Up, which went out on Sunday evenings on BBC Radio Sussex. Richard then studied Politics and Sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge. He began his career working as an executive producer on British game shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats and 10 O’Clock Live. Aerial view of Chiswick and the River Thames in summer, London SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info He then pitched the idea of Pointless to the BBC and became its co-presenter alongside Alexander Armstrong. Away from the screen, Richard lives in Chiswick in West London with his wife British actress Ingrid Oliver. Chiswick is an affluent suburb known for its village-like charm and high-end bars and restaurants. The area is popular with creative professionals who want to be close to London but away from the bustle of the capital. Other famous residents have included Jeremy Vine, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, David Tennant and Vanessa Redgrave. Trending