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Richard O. Smith

@RichardOSmith1

Writer: Now Show, News Quiz. Books: James Sadler biography Man With His Head in Clouds, Z-A of Oxford, The Best Ladled Pans of Rice & Penne, Oxford Town & Clown

 Oxford
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Joined April 2010
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Duncan Browne@DuncanBrowne_7 Mar 2024
To mark World Book Day we asked eight fantastic Lincolnshire authors to reveal the books that inspired them lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/n…
Our area’s leading authors reveal which books inspired them

Our area’s leading authors reveal which books inspired them

There’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book – and these leading Lincolnshire authors tell us which ones inspired them.

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Duncan Browne@DuncanBrowne_20 Sep 2023
This year’s fest has a top line-up. If you can, go see Richard… an hilarious, engaging speaker - and all round great guy - with many anecdotes that guarantee belly laughs. I’m also sure he’s the only performer to have survived by living off Alan Davies’ birthday cake
Richard O. Smith (@RichardOSmith1) profile pictureRichard O. Smith@RichardOSmith118 Sep 2023
Doing a comedy show for @book_boston 23 Sept. Lots about growing up in Boston, writing humour books, scripting Hollywood movies + BBC comedies, even tips on how to write comedy. Thankfully it'll be funnier than this tweet! @standardgemma @DuncanBrowne_ bostonbookfest.co.uk/program…
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@RichardOSmith1 is a local author and comedian who has written comedy for Radio 4 and BBC 2. Expect a great night of laughs whether your passion is sport, comedy or just life in general
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Phillip Norton@phillipnorton18 Apr 2023
A football upset…this was what happened when @bostonunited fan Noá found out her favourite player, @HullCity loanee @billychadwick_ might not be at her club forever. It turns into big smiles though- full story on @looknorthBBC 6:30pm #bufc #hcafc
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This was my 5y/o daughters reaction to finding out her favourite player is only with us on loan. Don’t leave us Billy! #billysbiggestfan @bostonunited @billychadwick_ @BBCMOTD
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Rebecca Mileham@r_mileham15 Oct 2022
Good ideas here @RichardOSmith1
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South Oxford WI@southoxfordwi8 Jun 2022
In a change to our advertised programme, our guest on 21st June will be @RichardOSmith1 with this! Watch this space for more info...
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Rebecca Mileham@r_mileham17 May 2022
Packed house for @RichardOSmith1's very funny talk in Adderbury on a lovely evening. Buy his book!
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Comedy writer @RichardOSmith1 from Boston has made a special guest appearance on a popular BBC1 programme where he spoke about an unusual historical event involving the town: lincolnshireworld.com/news/p…
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Emily Royal@eroyalauthor1 Apr 2021
Oh my lord, I've been laughing my head off! If you fancy some deliciously funny slices of life, the superbly witty @RichardOSmith1's "The Best Ladled Pans of Rice and Penne" is a must read & will keep you giggling for hours #amreading #oxford #humour amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1909…
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The North Wall@TheNorthWall7 Dec 2020
What a week we have ahead of us! On TUESDAY, @RichardOSmith1 and @korkypaul join us for the launch of their new book, Oxford Z to A: 1000 Years of History in 26 Letters. Expect funny stories, quirky facts and live drawing: thenorthwall.com/whats-on/ox…
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The North Wall@TheNorthWall1 Dec 2020
So excited to welcome comedian @RichardOSmith1 and illustrator @korkypaul next week with a show all about their latest collaboration, Oxford Z to A: 1000 Years of History in 26 Letters! @DailyInfoOxford's got the scoop on what the book's about: dailyinfo.co.uk/books/16647/…
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Daily Info@DailyInfoOxford1 Dec 2020
Need a Christmas gift for someone who is a fan of juicy trivia, has a tie to Oxford, or just enjoys beautiful illustration? You can't go wrong with 'Oxford Z-A', the new book from @RichardOSmith1 and @korkypaul! Check out the full review at dailyinfo.co.uk/books/16647/…
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oxinabox.co.uk@oxinaboxnew26 Nov 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Korky Paul, the famous children’s illustrator, on his new exhibition at The North Wall and one-off book about Oxford oxinabox.co.uk/exclusive-kor… via @oxinaboxnew @TheNorthWall @korkypaul @OxUniPress @RichardOSmith1 @SignalBooksUK #winnieandwilbur @littleanklebite
EXCLUSIVE: Korky Paul, the famous children's illustrator, on his new exhibition at The North Wall...

EXCLUSIVE: Korky Paul, the famous children's illustrator, on his new exhibition at The North Wall...

Korky Paul promoting his brand new one-off book 'Oxford Z-A: 1000 Years of History in 26 Letters', while also preparing for his exclusive exhibition 'Korky Paul: Winnie & Wilbur’s Magical Moments' at...

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Signal Books@SignalBooksUK19 Oct 2020
After unavoidable delays, we're pleased to see #KorkyPaul and @RichardOSmith1's inimitable and irreverent new treatment of #Oxford available - with a discount - from #Blackwells blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pr…
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Lauren Haynes@laurenhaynes1128 Sep 2020
Just for my own learning and understanding of the laws of the game. Can someone please tell me if this is a red or yellow card? 🟡🔴
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Rebecca Mileham@r_mileham19 Aug 2020
Hooray for @RichardOSmith1 on @LilleyMitchell's show today, 1.08.20 onwards bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08mm4… talking about eccentric #Oxford walking tours and his new book which is v funny, even the mortifying story he tells in which I feature.
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Delighted to announce the new @OfficialToursOX tour 'Eccentric Oxford' with the fabulous @RichardOSmith1 running exclusively through August only! Full details and press release here: bit.ly/2D8LVOz Book now at: bit.ly/2PmGRbQ #WereGoodToGo #OpeningUpOx #oxford
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Rebecca Mileham@r_mileham28 Jul 2020
Page 6 of @RichardOSmith1's new book and I am not only laughing but have learned a new word. Rodomontade.
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Duncan Browne@DuncanBrowne_29 Jul 2020
Writer and former Pilgrims fanzine editor @RichardOSmith1 is the latest Boston United fan to tackle My York Street #bufc bostonstandard.co.uk/sport/f…
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Duncan Browne@DuncanBrowne7 Apr 2020
The house plaques on The Armando Iannucci Show were a thing of beauty
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