Richard Coles
British musician, writer, presenter and priest (born 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Keith Robert Coles FRSA FKC (born 26 March 1962)[1] is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards. They achieved three UK top ten hits, including the No. 1 record and best-selling single of 1986, a dance version of "Don't Leave Me This Way".
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Born | Richard Keith Robert Coles (1962-03-26) 26 March 1962 (age 62) Northampton, England |
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Partner | David Oldham (d. 2019) |
Religion | Anglicanism |
Church | Church of England |
Ordained | 2005 |
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Website | Official website |
Coles frequently appears on radio and television as well as in newspapers and, from March 2011 until March 2023, was the co-host of BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live programme.[2] He is a regular contributor to QI, Would I Lie to You? and Have I Got News for You.[3] He is an author, the chancellor of the University of Northampton, a former honorary chaplain to the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers, and a patron of social housing project Greatwell Homes in Wellingborough.