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Author richard osmans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Richard thomas osman born 28 november 1970 is an english television presenter, producer, director and novelist, best known for being the creator and copresenter of the bbc one television quiz show pointless. Broadcaster richard osman has scooped a sevenfigure book deal after writing a crime novel in secret for the past 18 months. Its as quirky as the tv show pointless any fan of the show should be buying this book. The very pointless quiz book pointless books hardcover october 9, 2014 by richard osman alexander armstrong author 4. Richard osman reveals the secrets of pointless radio times. Pointless host richard osman sells the rights for his detective novel for. He has also presented the bbc two quiz shows two tribes and richard osman s house of games, and has been a team captain on.