BritBox is about to get a whole lot more playful. Richard Osman’s House of Games, the quick-witted UK game show, lands stateside this Tuesday, June 10, bringing quizmaster extraordinaire Richard Osman and a rotating cast of famous faces along for the ride.
The format is simple but addictive: each week, four celebrities go head-to-head in a series of trivia-based challenges designed to test their knowledge, their reflexes, and their ability to keep up with Osman’s signature dry humor. Points are tallied, egos are bruised, and by the end of each episode, a daily winner emerges victorious—all building toward a grand champion crowned at the end of the week.
Osman, known for his razor-sharp wit and encyclopedic recall, is the perfect ringmaster for this kind of high-energy wordplay. The series has been a hit in the UK, thanks in large part to its blend of brainpower and banter, making it a natural fit for American audiences hungry for a game show that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Fifteen episodes are slated for the first season, which means plenty of opportunities for Osman to put his guests through their paces. The hook here is seeing how these famous faces fare under pressure—and whether they can match Osman’s mental agility, especially when he’s tossing out one-liners faster than they can buzz in.
