[citation needed] In addition to driving a taxi he has also worked as a messenger for an advertising agency, a postman and a registered London Tourist Board tour guide.
Apart from Mastermind, his television appearances include Blankety Blank, The Pyramid Game, History on Your Doorstep, the Six O'Clock Show (on which he was a presenter) and This is Your Life.
He is a keen West Ham United supporter and has made several appearances at the ground during half-time presenting awards.
Housego suffers from diabetes and became overweight but by exercise and diet lost 6 stone (84 lb; 38 kg) in six months.
[4] Housego has written a book entitled London: a portrait of Britain's historic capital, which was published by Hamlyn in 1982.