Richard Osman's House of Games: Week 14: Wednesday
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Wednesday, July 15 on BBC Two England (2)
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Week 14: Wednesday
Season 8, Episode 68
Eniola Aluko, Phil Daniels, Nikita Kanda and Danny Miller test their general knowledge skills in a variety of trivia-based games across the week
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Cast & Crew
Richard Osman
(Host)
Eniola Aluko
(Panellist)
Phil Daniels
(Panellist)
Nikita Kanda
(Panellist)
Danny Miller
(Panellist)
John Smith
(Director)
Breid McLoone
(Executive producer)
Tamara Gilder
(Executive producer)
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Did You Know..
Richard Osman
(Host)
Born:
November 28, 1970
in
Billericay
Best Known For:
Pointless.
Early-life:
Richard Thomas Osman was born in Billericay on November 28, 1970, but grew up in West Sussex. He was raised by his single mum after his father left home - they didn't see each other for 20 years. Richard studied politics and sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge, where his future Pointless colleague Alexander Armstrong was reading English literature. He claims that one of his proudest moments came when his mum and grandfather watched his graduation.
Career:
Osman has worked behind the scenes as an executive producer on a number of TV programmes, including Deal or No Deal, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and 10 O'Clock Live. As the UK creative director of TV production company Endemol, he pitched the quiz Pointless to the BBC. As a way of explaining the rules, he played the co-host during a run-through. He was asked to do the role for real when the show was commissioned. Pointless started on BBC Two in 2009 and was an immediate hit. It quickly made the switch to BBC One. Since being in the spotlight on Pointless, he has made guest appearances on QI, Have I Got News for You and Would I Lie to You? He also guest presented an episode of The One Show alongside Alex Jones.
Quote:
'Whenever I turn up to pub quizzes now, I see people going: ‘Urgh, that's the guy who knows everything.''
Trivia:
He is the younger brother of Mat Osman, bassist with Suede, and suffers from nystagmus, a condition that results in uncontrolled movement of the eyes.
Eniola Aluko
(Panellist)
Phil Daniels
(Panellist)
Born:
October 25, 1958
in
London
Best Known For:
Starring in cult film Quadrophenia, and EastEnders.
Early-life:
Philip William Daniels was born in Islington on October 25, 1958. He and his parents survived the 1972 Eltham Well Hall rail crash. He was introduced to acting by drama teacher Anna Scher, who ran a workshop at his school. Although he only took part for a laugh, he found he really enjoyed it, and later signed up for her acting school. He began winning TV roles when he was still in his early teens, and at the age of 16 made an uncredited appearance as a waiter in Bugsy Malone.
Career:
Daniels appeared in Scum and Zulu Dawn, but his biggest break came in 1979 when he landed the lead role in cult film Quadrophenia. He continued to work steadily in TV, film and theatre before a slightly lean patch hit in the early 1990s. However, in 1994 he reached a new audience by narrating Blur's hit song Parklife; he was also in demand as an actor with roles in Holding On, Still Crazy, The Long Firm and Outlaws. In 2006, he joined the cast of EastEnders as Kevin Wicks and stayed for two years. Since leaving Walford, he has competed in Strictly Come Dancing, played Granddad in the Only Fools and Horses prequel Rock and Chips, and written his autobiography.
Quote:
'The worst thing you can ever be is skint and a bit famous. It's embarrassing when you're standing in line at the local dole office and someone asks for your autograph.'
Trivia:
He supports Chelsea FC.
Nikita Kanda
(Panellist)
Danny Miller
(Panellist)
Born:
January 02, 1991
in
Bredbury, Stockport
Best Known For:
Playing Aaron Livesy in Emmerdale.
Early-life:
Daniel Benedict Miller was born in Bredbury, Stockport, on January 2, 1991 to Vincent and Andrea. He has a brother, Paul, and a sister, Lucy. Miller's first major acting role came in 2007 when he played Kyle Brown in BBC children's drama Grange Hill.
Career:
Miller's big break came in 2008 when he was cast as Aaron Livesy in Emmerdale. After leaving the soap in 2012, he appeared in panto and landed roles in ITV drama Lightfields and BBC drama Jamaica Inn. He also had a recurring role on Scott & Bailey. In 2014, he returned to Emmerdale.
Quote:
On his return to Emmerdale: 'It was like I'd been on holiday and come back.'
Trivia:
Miller has won a number of soap awards.
John Smith
(Director)
Breid McLoone
(Executive producer)
Tamara Gilder
(Executive producer)
