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Rick Edwards
Actor, Writer, Additional Credits
Born May 20, 1979 (45 years)
Rick began his career on the standup circuit after graduating with a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University. He now works as a journalist, presenter and screenwriter.
Rick has a keen interest in history and loves a bit of wild swimming - he has swum outdoors across the UK. On television, Rick hosts BBC1’s smash daytime quiz show !mpossible which will be recording its fourth series in 2018. Amongst his other numerous presenting credits are: ITV2’s comedy roast Safeword, BBC Three’s live current affairs debate show Free Speech and Channel 4’s Paralympic Breakfast Show.
Rick hosts the podcast Science(ish) alongside Dr Michael Brooks which delves into the science behind popular films. The series proved such a hit that the duo were commissioned by Atlantic to write a book of the same name, Science(ish): The Peculiar Science Behind The Movies, which was published in October 2017 and ranked number 1 in the Physics, Cosmology and Humorous Essays Amazon charts for several weeks as well as achieving a position of 21 in the overall book charts. The podcast itself has topped the iTunes Science & Medicine chart.
Rick has a keen interest in history and loves a bit of wild swimming - he has swum outdoors across the UK. On television, Rick hosts BBC1’s smash daytime quiz show !mpossible which will be recording its fourth series in 2018. Amongst his other numerous presenting credits are: ITV2’s comedy roast Safeword, BBC Three’s live current affairs debate show Free Speech and Channel 4’s Paralympic Breakfast Show.
Rick hosts the podcast Science(ish) alongside Dr Michael Brooks which delves into the science behind popular films. The series proved such a hit that the duo were commissioned by Atlantic to write a book of the same name, Science(ish): The Peculiar Science Behind The Movies, which was published in October 2017 and ranked number 1 in the Physics, Cosmology and Humorous Essays Amazon charts for several weeks as well as achieving a position of 21 in the overall book charts. The podcast itself has topped the iTunes Science & Medicine chart.
Filmography
| 2022 | The Courtship (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2021 | The Weakest Link (2021) (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2020 | Between the Covers (2020) (TV Series) · as Self - Panellist |
| 2020 | Guessable (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Martin & Roman's Sunday Best! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Beat the Chasers (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2020 | Steph's Packed Lunch (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | Mandy (TV Series) · as Rick Edwards |
| 2019 | River Hunters (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2018 | The Bermuda Triangle Enigma (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2017 | Richard Osman's House of Games (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2017 | Make Or Break? (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2017 | The Chris Ramsey Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2017 | !mpossible (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2015 | Chewing Gum (TV Series) · as Rick Edwards |
| 2015 | Drunk History (UK) (TV Series) · as Self - Drunk Storyteller |
| 2013 | James Martin's Christmas with Friends (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide · as Self |
| 2013 | Eye Spy (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2013 | Child Genius (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2013 | The Horsemeat Banquet · as Self - Presenter |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | The Big Bang Theory: Access All Areas · as Self |
| 2012 | Sunday Brunch (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The Chase: Celebrity Special (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2011 | Made in Chelsea (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2010 | Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2009 | T4 on the Beach 2009 · as Self - Presenter |
| 2009 | We Need Answers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | Celebrity Juice (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | T4 on the Beach 2008 · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | Police Interceptors (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | The Orange British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2007 | The Bourne Ultimatum: T4 Movie Special · as Self - Host |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The ONE Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Touch Me, I'm Karen Taylor (TV Series) · as Rick Edwards |
| 2006 | The Apprentice: You're Fired! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The Real Hustle (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | 8 Out of 10 Cats (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Strictly - It Takes Two (TV Series) · as Self - Friday Panel |
| 2004 | The Xtra Factor (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | This Week (2003) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Daily Politics (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Celebrity Mastermind (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2002 | RI:SE (TV Series) · as Self - Paper Reviewer (2003) |
| 2001 | Lorraine (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2001 | Big Brother's Little Brother (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Panelist |
| 2001 | Saturday Kitchen (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Celebrity Big Brother (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | The Wright Stuff (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Panelist |
| 1995 | Hollyoaks (TV Series) · as Rick Edwards |
| 1992 | Soccer AM (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1990 | The Crystal Maze (TV Series) · as Self - Adventurer |
| 1982 | Countdown (TV Series) · as Self - Dictionary Corner |