The broadcast archive
A selected, sourced record of Richard Osman’s principal presenting, production and audio work—with current status kept separate from old programme listings.
Programme ledger
Osman spent years developing and producing entertainment television before becoming a familiar on-screen figure. This ledger distinguishes making a format from presenting it.
Contestants seek correct answers given by the fewest surveyed people. Osman stepped down from the daytime series in 2022; Banijay said at the time that he would continue with Pointless Celebrities.
Check the source ↗The celebrity format retained Osman after his departure from the weekday edition. BBC programme records identify him alongside Alexander Armstrong on later celebrity broadcasts.
Check the source ↗Four celebrities compete across a week of short quiz rounds. In March 2026 Banijay announced that Osman would record one final week after nine series before a new host took over.
Check the source ↗A BBC Two quiz among the principal presenting credits recorded by the Royal Television Society.
Check the source ↗The Royal Television Society records Osman’s behind-the-scenes creative association with the programme and its Countdown spin-off.
Check the source ↗Included by the Royal Television Society among Osman’s behind-the-scenes television work before he became widely known as a presenter.
Check the source ↗Listening file
Goalhanger lists Richard Osman and journalist Marina Hyde as the programme’s hosts. It covers television, film, journalism and the business of entertainment. Episodes and platform availability change, so the official network directory is the stable starting point.
Goalhanger host directory ↗Global’s DAX announcement records this Endemol Shine podcast hosted by Osman, in which guests guessed the ages of celebrities with birthdays that week. It is treated here as an earlier credit, not a currently verified release schedule.
Original DAX announcement ↗Current status
Evidence register
Reviewed 8 September 2026. “Current” means supported by the linked source on that date; schedules and catalogues can change.
