Richard Osman is a British television presenter, comedian, and director. He is best known for co-hosting the BBC One game show Pointless with Alexander Armstrong. He is also the creator and host of the Sky One game show Richard Osman's House of Games. Osman began his career as a director and producer for the BBC, working on shows such as Have I Got News for You and Room 101. He then moved into presenting, first appearing on the BBC Two quiz show Two Tribes in 2014. He has since become a regular face on British television, appearing on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The One Show. Osman is also a successful author, having written two novels, The Thursday Murder Club and The Thursday Murder Club: The Secret of the Stolen Statue. He has also written a children's book, The World of Norm. Osman is known for his quick wit and dry humour, which has made him a popular figure on British television. He is also a passionate advocate for charities such as the Alzheimer's Society and the British Red Cross.