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Richard Osman
Richard Osman delves into his Brighton roots and is astonished to learn that one of his ancestors turned amateur sleuth and ended up entangled in one of Brighton’s most notorious murder trials.
Quiz show presenter and crime writer Richard Osman delves into his Brighton roots and is astonished to discover that one of his ancestors turned amateur sleuth and ended up entangled in one of Brighton’s most notorious murder trials. Richard also investigates his grandfather’s army career and learns why it gave him a profound belief in the power of education, which he passed on to his grandson.
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Thu 3 Aug 202323:25
BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
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Richard is inspired by his sleuth ancestor
Duration: 01:09
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Richard learns of his fisherman ancestor's criminal side hustle
Duration: 01:04
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Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo
The Blackwood
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Osman |
| Narrator | Phil Davis |
| Executive Producer | Colette Flight |
| Series Editor | Sarah Feltes |
| Director | Mary Cranitch |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
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