Richard Osman is a television host, former creative director of a world-leading production company, and the author behind the biggest literary sensation since Harry Potter., the Thursday Murder Club series. In this one-of-a-kind conversation, Richard reveals for the first time what has motored him from a working class, single parent household to the top of the television and literary worlds. There’s more to Richard than meets the eye. He’s had to battle through self-doubt, addiction, imposter syndrome to have one of the most remarkable, multi-faceted and varied careers we’ve ever featured. We’ll let Richard take it from here. Follow Richard:Twitter - https://bit.ly/3eG2bcDInstagram - https://bit.ly/3TBB5C0Richards book: https://amzn.to/3EUM4lR Follow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Osman, a celebrated British television presenter and bestselling author, shares insights about his creative journey. He discusses how his introverted nature has influenced his career and personal growth. Osman reflects on overcoming the anxiety of new challenges, drawing inspiration from his brother, Mat. He offers valuable advice on embracing individuality and self-acceptance while highlighting the importance of resilience. With humor and relatability, Osman underscores the connection between personal struggles and creative expression.

Richard Osman, known for the Thursday Murder Club series, Louise Penny, celebrated for her Chief Armand Gamache novels, and Tracy Clark, creator of the Detective Harriet Foster series, unravel the art of mystery writing. They discuss crafting compelling characters that resonate with readers and the evolution of narrative across series. The trio emphasizes the importance of knowing a story's conclusion before diving into revision, the balance of creativity with structure, and the key elements that hook audience interest in their whodunits.

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the battle within Disney, Netflix's top shows in the UK, and the effectiveness of terrible political ads. The podcast covers the evolution of Netflix's strategy, streaming service dynamics, and unconventional tactics in political advertising. They also touch on Disney's leadership shake-up, Floridian personalities, and off-brand characters.

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss celebrity cameos on The Simpsons, media training for public figures, the tradition of encores at concerts, and reveal secrets behind Antiques Roadshow evaluations.

Panel show scoring expert Richard Osman and newsroom hierarchy insider Marina Hyde discuss the secrets of acting like a corpse, the hierarchy of newsrooms, and how scoring on panel shows actually works. Tune in for an entertaining and insightful conversation!

The podcast discusses the secrets behind on-screen details like car registrations and phone numbers. They also delve into authors' earnings from Amazon discount deals and the viability of trigger warnings in entertainment.

Discussions include the idea of celebrities serving on juries, legal protections for journalists, financial challenges in the music industry, film production intricacies, and the craft of crime novels. Humorous scenarios involving famous personalities add an entertaining twist to the topics.

Entertainment journalist Marina Hyde and television presenter Richard Osman discuss TV production secrets, intimacy coordinators in films, filming shower scenes, behind-the-scenes industry insights, broadcasters' preparations for key public figures' deaths, and a peculiar pen pal relationship on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast.

Richard Osman, author of the beloved Thursday Murder Club series, joins NPR's Scott Simon to discuss his new novel, We Solve Murders. Osman reveals his creative shift from a duo to a detective trio facing a supervillain who uses chat GPT. The conversation dives into themes like fame, the nuances of human nature, and character motivations that blur the lines between good and evil. Osman also shares insights on the role of humor in storytelling and the importance of exploration in writing.