Author and TV host Richard Osman ‘absolutely thrilled' to be made OBE
The game show host was recognised for services to literature and broadcasting.
www.independent.co.ukHere are the latest updates I can share based on recent public reporting:
- Richard Osman revealed a recent hospital visit due to a painful kidney stone episode; he underwent surgery to address it and has since reported being out of pain. This was covered in early February 2025 as part of coverage about his health scare and podcast remarks. [citation: Yahoo News UK, Feb 3, 2025]
- In late 2025, Osman was publicly noted for earning an OBE in the New Year Honours, recognizing his contributions to literature and broadcasting. [citation: The Independent, Dec 29, 2025]
- His Netflix film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club continued to be a topic of interest around the same period, with discussions about release timing, though a firm date hadn’t been confirmed at that time. [citation: Yahoo News UK, Feb 2025 / Independent, Dec 2025]
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