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Richard Osman, the well-known host of the BBC game show 'Pointless,' has publicly criticized the BAFTA TV awards, labeling the organization as 'snobbish' for what he perceives as a lack of recognition for daytime television.
Osman, who is also a hugely successful author, has taken to social media to voice his frustration, arguing that daytime TV 'punches far above its weight in terms of ratings, cost, popularity'.
He pointed out that despite its significant impact and reach, the 2023 TV BAFTAs only had three nominations in the daytime category, while major prizes were given to shows like 'The Crown' and 'The Responder'.
In a post to his 1.2 million followers, Osman questioned the purpose of the category, asking, 'If I made Bridge of Lies, HUTH [Homes Under the Hammer], Come Dine With Me, Lingo, etc, I think I'd feel robbed.
Why bother having the category?'.
Osman's comments highlight a longstanding tension within the television industry, where more serious or 'highbrow' productions are often favored over popular daytime programming.
He apologized for his 'TV-centric tweet' but reiterated that the industry can be 'such a snobbish industry sometimes'.
The article also mentions that Osman's debut novel, 'The Thursday Murder Club,' has sold more than any single 'Harry Potter' book and that a new book, 'We are all Happy here,' is set to be released in September 2025.