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www.standard.co.ukHere’s the latest on Richard Osman based on recent public reporting:
- In early 2025, Osman revealed he underwent surgery for a kidney stone after describing the pain as “unbelievably painful,” and he thanked NHS staff at Charing Cross Hospital for the treatment. This clarified a health scare he faced earlier that year.[1]
- At the end of 2025, Osman was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to literature and broadcasting, reflecting continued recognition of his work as an author and TV presenter. This followed years of high-profile TV projects and book sales.[2]
- He remains a prominent figure in British TV and literature, with ongoing activities including The Rest Is Entertainment podcast and continued visibility around his Thursday Murder Club book series and related adaptations.[3][2]
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