Rick Edwards
Known For
Acting
Born
1979-05-20 in UK
Biography
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.
Most Known For
8 Out of 10 Cats
as Self
Celebrity Juice
as Self
The Weakest Link
as Self - Participant
Richard Osman's House of Games
as Self
Impossible
as Host
Chewing Gum
as Rick Edwards
The Hit List
as Self - Contestant
Celebrity Catchphrase
as Self - Contestant
Between the Covers
as Self
We Need Answers
as Self - Contestant
Sweat the Small Stuff
as Self - Panelist
Chalet Girl
as Himself - T4 Presenter
River Hunters
as Himself
I'm A Celebrity... The Daily Drop
as Self - Guest
The Celebrity Inner Circle
as Self - Participant
Celebrity Advice Bureau
as Self
No More Women
as Self - Contestant
Freshly Squeezed
as Host
The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker
as Presenter
Impossible Celebrities
as Host