Richard Osman: Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Richard Osman said elsewhere, not written here

To my kids, for my shortcomings.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

Others on this question

Bill Bailey Comedian and musician

My parents, for not pursuing an academic career.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 October 2016 source ↗

Gemma Whelan English actress

To my husband for all the huffing and puffing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 January 2020 source ↗

My children, because I spent the majority of their youth away from them as I’m the breadwinner and I had to pay the bills.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 January 2024 source ↗

Krishnan Guru-Murthy British journalist

Every offended interviewee who thought I was asking hard questions for some personal reason. It’s never personal.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 January 2021 source ↗

The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash, or the theme tune to Pointless.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

I cry at everything – adverts, Gogglebox, hugging my kids. I love crying: it’s like your pain is laughing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

The capacity to genuinely enjoy going to the gym.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

Probably when Fulham beat Juventus 4-1 in the Europa League.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 June 2016 source ↗

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