Is Alexander Armstrong related to David Mitchell?

Second cousin of the actress Imogen Stubbs (his grandfather was brother of her grandmother). His wife, Hannah Bronwen Snow is the sister of Giles Coren's wife, Esther Walker. Brother-in-law of David Mitchell, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Giles Coren.

Is Alexander Armstrong related to Giles Coren?

Little to fans' knowledge, Giles Coren is related to Alexander Armstrong. The two are related through Coren's wife Esther Walker, a food writer, whose sister Hannah Bronwen Snow is married to the Pointless host.

Are Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman friends?

Richard Osman says: “Pointless has been a joy from start to finish, working alongside my friend Alexander Armstrong, backed by the most wonderful team, and for the best viewers in the world. I will miss everyone so much, but I'm thrilled that I'll still be presenting the celebrity shows.

Is Alexander Armstrong related to the Royals?

Alexander, or Zander to his friends, is not related to royalty. However, his rich family background was documented in an episode of BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? in 2010. Alexander discovered that he was a descendant of William the Conqueror.

Is Richard Osman still married?

Richard Osman was previously married, however, the identity of his ex-wife is unknown. They reportedly wed in the 1990s and divorced in 2007.

HIGNFY S44E03 Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren and Lord Conrad Black

Why is Osman leaving Pointless?

Writing on Twitter, Osman said that the books had "become such a juggernaut around the world I simply couldn't keep up with my schedule". A film adaptation is also in the works after the rights were bought by legendary director Steven Spielberg. Filming for the next series of Pointless begins next month.

Is Osman leaving Pointless?

Richard Osman is to step down as a presenter on the daytime quizshow Pointless, the BBC has said.

Has Richard Osman left Pointless?

The 51-year-old has been part of the Pointless presenting duo for 12 years but announced last month he was leaving the BBC quiz show. Richard Osman announced it was time for someone else to host alongside Alexander Armstrong.

How much does Alexander Armstrong earn?

Alexander Armstrong is worth approximately $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The comedian is perhaps best known for being one half of the duo Armstrong and Miller, who had their own BBC show from 2007 to 2010.

Is Alexander Armstrong a descendant of William the Conqueror?

COMEDIAN Alexander Armstrong has discovered he is descended from William the Conqueror and a long line of English aristocracy.

Who are the 100 asked in Pointless?

The goal is to find answers to questions that are correct but none of the panel of 100 have mentioned – this known as 'a Pointless answer'. Endemol, the production company that makes Pointless, told Metro.co.uk: 'The 100 are a cross-section of adults from around the UK, sourced by an online polling company. '

What eye condition does Richard Osman have?

Osman has nystagmus, an eye condition that dramatically reduces his vision. He was born with it and there is no cure. It meant that when filming Have I Got News For You he had little chance of being able to read the autocue, just a few feet away.

Was Richard Osman the banker?

He created the short-lived 2013 ITV gameshow Prize Island. His other credits include Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Total Wipeout and the game show 24 Hour Quiz. As a producer of Deal or No Deal, it was Osman who revealed the identity of The Banker to be the show's producer Glenn Hugill.

Where is Richard from Pointless going?

Richard will still be part of the Pointless family, presenting its celebrity specials, and the BBC has also confirmed that the presenter will continue to host House of Games. A quiz show that sees four famous faces test their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.

Is Pointless still being filmed?

On 23 February 2016, it was announced that the show had been recommissioned by the BBC to make 165 more regular daytime editions along with 45 prime-time celebrity specials, taking Pointless to the end of 2017.

Is House of Games filmed in Glasgow?

Remarkable Television has been commissioned to make another 100 episodes, double the last series order, of the BBC Two show Richard Osman's House of Games, with the third series to be made in Glasgow.