Susan Osman

Susan Osman is a British journalist known for her work with BBC, ITV and China Radio International.

Osman was a theatre director in Brighton, and also worked in that capacity in Washington, DC. She began her television career in 1983 at HTV West. She also worked as an investigative reporter for Channel 4's consumer affairs programme 4 What It's Worth, as well as at BBC East.

She first joined BBC West in 1991. She presented the current affairs programme Close Up West, and also hosted her own radio programme, Radio Bristol's Morning Show. She also hosted the program Points West until leaving that position in 2005.

Osman left her position at the BBC in December 2009, citing rampant age-discrimination against women in broadcasting. She stated that women in broadcasting have a "sell-by date", and that every time she mentions her age, she worries about ending her career. The podcast explores topics that are often considered taboo or under-discussed, particularly among women over 40.

In 2026, Osman and Branson also launched First of Many, a podcast focused on uncovering the stories of women who were pioneers in fields such as science, medicine, education and the arts, but whose contributions have often been overlooked or uncredited. The series examines historical narratives and highlights the achievements of women whose work helped shape modern society.