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Richard Osman 'bought'

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BikkieTime · 25/04/2025 19:34

Sometimes reader, first time pedant.

I listen to The Rest is Entertainment and notice that Richard Osman always says 'bought' instead of brought... Or am I hearing things? Is it a speech difference or accent I'm not picking up? (I'm not from the UK).

I feel that at this stage of his career he must know, so is he trolling us? Considering he is an author and quizzer, he does come off as having a chip on his shoulder about grammar etc.

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Judging · 27/06/2026 10:25

I’m sure he knows the difference, but I agree, it definitely sounds like ‘bought’.

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