Richard Osman is leaving ‘Pointless’

Love his books, and both have been bestsellers so he obviously has a lot of fans.

I'll really miss him on Pointless. He and Alexander had a brilliant rapport.

JackyB, he already had a successful career in script writing and presenting, also appearing in such shows as Have I Got News for You? and Would I Lie to You? As for 'overestimating' his success? No sooner was The Thursday Murder Club published than it was optioned for filming. I am sure that he will continue to be seen on our screens even though not on Pointless. I foresee a whole series of 'Murder Club' in the future - maybe on Netflix!

I think he overestimates the success his books will bring him. He shouldn't put all his eggs in that basket. Alone here on Gransnet 95% of the comments were negative.

He will probably carry on with his TV producing. He's not a bad chap - at least he didn't come over as such on Desert Island Discs. And his comments on House of Games even to the stupidest of contestants are very tactful.

Lucca

Oh good. Less Osman can’t be bad.

Agree Lucca he is so fond of the sound of his own voice, I find him irritating.

Can't stand David Walliams he is so full of himself.....I don't find him at all funny.

I really like Richard Osman and I enjoy Pointless as the questions assume a certain amount of knowledge/intelligence. He and Alexander Armstrong work well together so it will be interesting to see who takes over.

Also like House of Games, off-the-wall but very clever. DH & I always sit down together to watch that, it's part of our day.

We've both also read Richard's books and we love them!

David Walliams didn't think much of Richard Osman? Hmmmm.... I know who's company I'd rather be in and it wouldn't be Walliams

I read his 1st book and wasn't keen either. I was surprised that David Walliams, in his autobiography, absolutely slated Richard - he didn't like him at all, and I must admit from David's description he didn't sound a very nice chap (and yes, I do agree, there are always 2 sides to a story!).

Richard Osman 'invented pointless' and he and Alexander Armstrong have been mates since meeting at Cambridge...
Richard will continue to host the celebrity shows.
The book is a best seller, I bought it when it first came out but just couldn't get into it, not my cup of tea at all.
I love House of Games though.

Just seen he’s leaving to concentrate on his writing career.

I didn’t like the first book and haven’t read the second.

LauraNorderr

Hopefully Alexander Armstrong will thank him very much indeed

Hopefully Alexander Armstrong will thank him very much indeed

My OH likes his books.
I really like quiz programmes, even Tipping Point, but I've never watched the Chase.

I don't think having different guests each week will work well

Today's Richard Osman's House of Games is number 125 of 140. I hope he will not be giving that up too at the end of the series.

I don't mind him on Pointless, it is Alexander's 'thank you very much' every few seconds that drives me mad!

I didn't enjoy Richard's first book, so more time for writing will be lost on me.

Actually, I rarely watch it - DH likes The Chase

I am fed up with the jokes and don't find them funny. (I enjoy his books though )

Lucca

Oh good. Less Osman can’t be bad.

Oh.

I must disagree, I like him.
Haven't read his books though.

Oh good. Less Osman can’t be bad.

well he doesn't have to bother with that now that he is a very successful author. i wouldn't either.
good luck to him.

grannylyn65

Fascinating

Really?

What a shame. He and Alexander work so well together. Although it must get boring doing the same thing for a long time.

Not to worry, Urmstongran!

That thread was the House of Cards. I think this is worthy of a new thread

Fascinating

Apologies. Ignore this thread.
This has already been mentioned on the other Richard Osman thread.

Crikey, that's it then!