“Richard Osman’s House of Games Features Ahir Shah and Michaela Strachan”

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 31, 2026 1:28 PM ET

“Richard Osman’s House of Games Features Ahir Shah and Michaela Strachan”

This week’s line-up on Richard Osman’s House of Games includes Ahir Shah, Michaela Strachan, Dr Xand van Tulleken and Vogue Williams. The quiz series runs Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April at 6pm on BBC Two.

Ahir Shah’s recent work and upcoming tour

Ahir Shah arrives as a strong contender. He is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian with international reach.

He has announced a new hour titled “Golden”. The run includes a 12-night residency at Soho Theatre from Monday 5 October to Saturday 17 October.

Past shows and festival appearances

Previous tour “Ends” had a five-week sold-out residency at London’s Soho Theatre.
Extra sold-out dates followed at the Royal Court Theatre, where “Ends” was recorded for Netflix.
Performances at Netflix is a Joke festival in Los Angeles, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and Just for Laughs in Montreal.
He has also toured extensively across India.

Screen, radio and creative credits

Film and TV roles include Jurassic World 3 and Foundation on Apple TV.
Frequent UK panel and comedy shows: Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, QI and Mock the Week.
Other TV appearances include Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, The Mash Report and The Last Leg.
Radio work includes The Now Show and Seven Blunders of the World on BBC Radio 4.
He created and starred in Ahir Shah’s Summer for Sky Arts and Ahir Shah’s Life Lessons for BBC Three.
His earlier special “Dots” was released on HBO Max in 2021.
“Ends” was highlighted by Vulture among new comedy specials to watch.

Fellow contestants and highlights

Michaela Strachan joins the line-up. She is credited here as a star of Hitman and Her.

Vogue Williams appears as a contestant and co-hosts the podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me with Joanne McNally. Dr Xand van Tulleken completes the group.