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Rick Edwards

Rick Edwards

Actor · Born 1979-05-20 · UK

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Chalet Girl (2011) — Himself - T4 Presenter
  2. Steal (2026)
  3. Chewing Gum (2015) — Rick Edwards
  4. Stalled (2013) — Operator (voice)
  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) — Self
  6. Celebrity Juice (2008) — Self
  7. Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) — Self
  8. Impossible (2017) — Host
  9. The Weakest Link (2021) — Self - Participant
  10. The Courtship (2022)
  11. The Hit List (2019) — Self - Contestant
  12. The Science(ish) of… Stranger Things (2021) — Self
  13. We Need Answers (2009) — Self - Contestant
  14. Between the Covers (2020) — Self
  15. Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty (2013) — Presenter
  16. Sweat the Small Stuff (2013) — Self - Panelist
  17. Impossible Celebrities (2018) — Host
  18. The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker (2020) — Presenter
  19. Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) — Self - Contestant
  20. The Celebrity Inner Circle (2025) — Self - Participant
  21. FHM: The Last of the Lads' Mags (2016) — Self - Narrator (voice)
  22. No More Women (2009) — Self - Contestant
  23. Evil Genius with Russell Kane (2023)
  24. Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (2018) — Rick Edwards
  25. Freshly Squeezed (2006) — Host
  26. I'm A Celebrity... The Daily Drop (2020) — Self - Guest
  27. River Hunters (2019) — Himself
  28. Celebrity Advice Bureau (2016) — Self
  29. Great British Castle Rescue (2026) — Self - Host
  30. The Apprentice: Unfinished Business (2026) — Self