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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Richard Osman's therapist blunt advice amid 'addiction' and 'shame' battle
Former Pointless co-host Richard Osman has opened up on his battle with addiction and the poignant advice he was given by his therapist, which he initially brushed off Richard Osman revealed that he was given frank advice by his therapist while confronting a food addition and discomfort over his height. The former Pointless presenter turned to therapy in his 30s to address his struggles with eating. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, the best-selling author noted that, unlike the "doomed glamour" often linked to alcohol or drug use, food addiction is rarely romanticised. Nevertheless, he admitted that his own experience was "identical" to that of someone battling alcoholism. Richard opened up about the "shame" and "secrecy" that surrounded his struggle with addition. In a conversation with presenter Lauren Laverne, he recalled visiting a friend's house and wondering how they could leave chocolate bars "untouched" without temptation, the Express reports. Although he has gotten professional help, Richard acknowledged that his relationship with food will likely remain a lifelong challenge. He told Radio 4 listeners: "I'm either controlling it or not controlling it at any given time, and these days I control it more often than I don't, but it's actually quite hard and sometimes you do slip, but I try my best and I certainly have no shame about it now." The Thursday Murder Club author also reflected on a sense of feeling "directionless" throughout his thirties, despite being in a steady relationship and raising two children. Richard credits "years of therapy" for getting to a place where he finally felt "happy with himself." At this time his therapist offered him some blunt advice about what was missing in the TV producer's life. Richard told The Sunday Times: "I'd spent years in therapy dealing with food addiction, feeling too tall, feeling like I couldn't see anything and feeling shame that in Brian Wilson's words, 'I wasn't made for these times.'" "I got to a point where I was happy in myself and my work but my therapist said, 'You won't finish your journey until you're in a relationship'. He was right." Richard had always wanted to feel "part of a team" - a desire that was fulfilled in 2022 when he met Doctor Who actress Ingrid Oliver during an appearance on his show House of Games. He remembered being aware of Ingrid a year earlier but was told by his friend, comedian Lou Sanders, that she was already in a relationship. Although their contact had been minimal and limited to a single interaction on social media, Richard found her "very funny." However, Richard found himself completely taken with Ingrid during her appearance on House of Games, especially after she responded to a question he had asked: "I'm looking for two rhyming answers. A musical instrument filled with rice played by shaking, and the capital of Venezuela." When Ingrid answered with "Maracas and Caracas," Richard felt certain she was "the one." Their connection deepened after the show, eventually ending in them tying the knot at the scenic Goodwood House in West Sussex in December 2022. Describing the occasion as "very un-showbizzy," Richard said it was an intimate celebration surrounded by close friends and family. While on Desert Island Discs, Richard shared: "I'm happy with myself, I've got these beautiful kids, I've met the woman who I'm going to be with for the rest of my life."
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Richard Osman shares unexpected beginnings of marriage to Ingrid Oliver
Pointless star Richard Osman and actress wife Ingrid Oliver have been married since 2022 - but the beginning of their romance began a couple of years later amid social media interactions and messages via friends Richard Osman has opened up about the innocent beginnings of his romance with actress Ingrid Oliver which began with online interactions and led to marriage. The 54-year-old Thursday Murder Club author and the 48-year-old Doctor Who actress have been husband and wife since 2022. Richard, who is also a TV presenter famous for hosting the BBC show Pointless, had longed to meet Ingrid before their romance began, however, having enjoyed exchanges online. She ended up being a guest on his game show House Of Games and they dated for two years before tying-the-knot. Game show host Richard, who has two children from a previous marriage, had asked a comedian friend to investigate if Ingrid was single when he first became aware of her. Richard was told that she was not single - but with patience and luck led him to starting a romance with her eventually. Revealing all to The Sunday Times, Richard reflected on how he pined for his now wife, and explained how he managed to manifest a romance. He said: "I was aware of Ingrid from social media and thought she was very funny, but beyond a single tweet we'd never communicated. "I asked our mutual friend, the comedian Lou Sanders, to check if Ingrid was available. She wasn't. Twelve months later, in 2021, Ingrid was a guest on my quiz show House of Games." The wait had led to a change in circumstances that Richard was able to leap on. He continued: "This time Lou told me Ingrid was available, so I spent a long day in front of the cameras desperately trying not to flirt. I made eye contact less with her than any other guest ever." After embarking on a romance, Richard and Ingrid opted to move in together weeks into their romance - and it seems Ingrid couldn't stop herself falling for the 6'6" TV star. She told the publication: "I'd seen marriages not working, so I never wanted to make that commitment unless I knew for sure... When Richard first asked Lou if I was single, I was. I was aware of him from Twitter and the telly, and I thought he was a lovely, kind, clever man, but I'd decided to try IVF and thought, I can't do this if I'm dating. "But even then — and I don't want to sound stalkerish — I had an inkling we'd get together later. I tried IVF three times (it was brutal) before accepting defeat. When Richard got back in touch, I'd made my peace with that process and was ready to move on." The couple got married in December 2022 in an intimate ceremony surrounded by family and close loved ones. Richard took to social media at the time to share a snap of himself and his bride - with the pair beaming after vowing to spend their lives together. Richard wrote on X: "The most magical, joyful day on Saturday with my beautiful wife @ingridoliver100. Surrounded by wonderful friends and family, a day full of love and laughter. We're so, so happy." The pair were inundated with messages of support and congratulations - with famous chef Nigella Lawson and comedian Dara Ó Briain among those sending positive messages towards the couple. One fan trawled through Richard's old messages shared on the app to dig one out which read: "I solemnly promise that if I get married you can all have a bank holiday." The follower wrote alongside a screenshot of the original message: "Many congratulations to you both! (Can we cash this in now?)"
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Richard Osman reveals he pined for wife for a year before meeting on BBC show
Richard Osman has revealed how he 'pined' for his wife, Ingrid Oliver, for a year before they finally met on the set of his BBC gameshow. The Pointless presenter, 54, met Doctor Who actress Ingrid, 48, on Richard Osman's House of Games in 2021. Of their first meeting, Richard previously said: 'Ingrid came on House of Games. I knew who she was through social media. We'd never met – I had never met her. I had a little twinkle in my eye, I'll admit that. 'She came on, we filmed that day together. Our first date is completely on camera. After filming, I was thinking, 'How can I ask her for a drink, this is difficult.'' After becoming friends, they struck up a romance, and were eventually married in a 2022 wedding ceremony which Richard described as 'the most magical, joyful day.' In a new interview, the former Taskmaster contestant has shared how he had a crush on his future wife long before they actually met. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Richard said: 'I was aware of Ingrid from social media and thought she was very funny, but beyond a single tweet we'd never communicated. 'I asked our mutual friend, the comedian Lou Sanders, to check if Ingrid was available. She wasn't. Twelve months later, in 2021, Ingrid was a guest on my quiz show House of Games. 'This time Lou told me Ingrid was available, so I spent a long day in front of the cameras desperately trying not to flirt. I made eye contact less with her than any other guest ever.' Having become friends during her House of Games appearance, romance then blossomed for Richard and Ingrid during lockdown. Engagement rumours began when Ingrid was spotted wearing an emerald ring. Richard then confirmed the news in May 2022, during an interview with The Observer. Asked by fellow writer Marian Keyes whether rumours of their engagement were true, the Thursday Murder Club author replied: 'Yes,' adding: 'Exciting, isn't it?' The pair then tied the knot in December that year, surrounded by friends and family. On the Christmas Day edition of Desert Island Discs, Richard paid tribute to Ingrid, explaining: 'I'm happy with myself, I've got these beautiful kids, I've met the woman who I'm going to be with for the rest of my life. 'That thing of competition and ambition, you soon realise that rocket fuel disappears and it's about happiness and my kids bring me happiness and Ingrid brings me happiness.' Richard split from his first wife in 2007, with whom he shares two older children, Ruby and Sonny, both of whom are in their twenties. Both children were present at his wedding to Ingrid, with his son acting as his best man during the ceremony. In the wake of their wedding, Richard admitted how 'terrified' he had been to get married. More Trending Appearing on Loose Women, he shared: 'Yeah, it's terrifying to get married. All of our friends were there, there's so much you have to organise, you've got the band, the booze, the ceremony, all that stuff. 'And also, it was so filled with love that day, everyone we knew, everyone we loved, people from school, from my whole life, were there, and you just think, 'Just don't get it wrong.' 'Of course, the second you're there and standing opposite each other, doing the vows, you know it can't go wrong. View More » 'But beforehand it was absolutely terrifying.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: All 5 episodes of 'captivating' war drama streaming on BBC after agonising wait MORE: Major stars and Hollywood icons who've appeared in Casualty from Tom Hiddleston to Kate Winslet MORE: John Torode returns to TV for first time since MasterChef sacking for 'racist term'
Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Richard Osman defends casting Pierce Brosnan in Netflix Thursday Murder Club adaptation
Richard Osman defends casting Pierce Brosnan in Netflix Thursday Murder Club adaptation Fans were surprised when Pierce Brosnan was cast as Ron in The Thursday Murder Club, but author Richard Osman has defended the decision Behind the scenes of Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' adaptation. (Image: Netflix © 2024 / Giles Keyte ) With just over a month to go before Netflix unveils its adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club, anticipation is mounting among fans who are keen to see the books brought to life. They are also eager to see how Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie will become the characters they know and love. However, fans are concerned about the casting decision of Pierce Brosnan, as he isn't how they imagined the character Ron, a neck-tattooed ex-trade unionist who isn't quite your James Bond. Richard Osman, the novel's author who has played a significant role in the screen version, has spoken out in support of choosing the actor for the role. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . He told Empire magazine, "you have to do something unusual and different and interesting." The former Pointless host continued: "Here's the key thing about Pierce Brosnan playing Ron: Pierce Brosnan is who Ron would choose to play Ron. "In the next book, I've got a scene with Ron and Ibrahim discussing who the best Bond is, and Ron is very much a Pierce Brosnan man. And Ibrahim is Timothy Dalton. For me, that's the joy." Article continues below Mr Brosnan himself reacted to the author's remarks with enthusiasm, saying: "That's bloody great. I love it. Timothy Dalton was a fantastic Bond. Brosnan wasn't half bad either." Ben Kingsley, who plays Ibrahim in the film, shared his thoughts on collaborating with Pierce. He said: "My working relationship with Pierce is one of the best working relationships I've ever had in my career. "We shared a trust that means we could go into a Laurel and Hardy riff at a moment's notice, because we understood each other's working rhythm." Sir Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best and Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft. The film has been directed by Chris Columbus, who is no stranger to a high profile movie having directed films like Home Alone and several of the Harry Potter franchise. Netflix's Thursday Murder Club will host a star studded cast not only including the four lead characters. Joining them in the stellar line-up for the upcoming film are Naomi Ackie, Sir Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Geoff Bell, Richard E Grant, Tom Ellis amongst others. The official synopsis hints: "When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands." The film is based on the first book in Osman's highly popular series, which currently comprises four novels, with a fifth set to be released this coming September called The Impossible Fortune. The eagerly anticipated The Thursday Murder Club hits cinema screens on 22nd August followed by its Netflix debut on 28th August 2025, which quite fittingly happens to be a Thursday. You can watch the trailer here. Article continues below
The Guardian
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Mick Herron and Richard Osman: Crime, comedy and the art of the plot
In The Impossible Fortune, Osman brings The Thursday Murder Club back together – keeping themselves busy planning a wedding. However, after running into a wedding guest in trouble, and a kidnapping and death overtake the festivities, they find themselves entangled once again in a real-life case they must solve – before it's too late. Meanwhile in Herron's Clown Town, the discarded MI5 spies of Slough House face a series of mounting complications – with roots in the Irish Troubles – that lead to yet another fight to the death between them. To celebrate the release of their hugely anticipated new books, join them, with Alex Clark, for a special Guardian Live event. Live in London and livestreamed globally, this is your chance to hear firsthand from two of the best crime authors of a generation about their beloved book series. You can also ask them your questions. Richard Osman is an author, producer and television presenter. His first four novels in the Thursday Murder Club series have sold over 5m copies around the world and a Netflix film adaptation is due for release later this year. Mick Herron is frequently praised as one of the best writers of espionage fiction in his generation. His critically acclaimed Slough House thrillers, selling over 3m copies, were the basis of the award-winning TV series Slow Horses. You can buy a copy of both books when purchasing your event tickets. For those attending in-person, you can buy an exclusive signed copy of Mick Herron's Clown Town and if you buy Richard Osman's The Impossible Fortune you can collect an exclusive signed bookplate at the can join this event in-person at Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ or via the livestream. Tickets start at £31.50 to attend the event in person, or £15 to watch the livestream. See tickets for further details. Book tickets – in person or livestream Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025Time: 7.30pm – 9pm (BST) Or see this time zone converter to check your local live streaming Cadogan Hall, London, SW1X 9DQ, or join via the livestream, doors open at 6pmAccessibility: Cadogan Hall is wheelchair accessible. For detailed access information for the venue, please see their website here. If you have any access requirements you are eligible for 1 x free companion ticket, to notify us of this and your requirements, please email If you miss this live event, a recording will be sent to you. It will be available for two weeks so you can catch-up or revisit the event in your own time. What are the terms and conditions? By proceeding, you agree to the Guardian Live events Terms and Conditions. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy. How do I access a livestream event? This event will be hosted on a third-party live streaming platform Vimeo, please refer to their privacy policy and terms and conditions before purchasing a ticket to the event. After registering, please refer to your confirmation email for access to the event. Will there be closed captions available? Yes closed captions will be available for this event. Guardian Live brings you closer to the big stories, award-winning journalists, and leading thinkers in livestreamed and interactive events that you can access from wherever you are in the world. To stay informed, sign up to our newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram.
