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| Born | Richard Keith Robert Coles 26 March 1962 Northampton, England |
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| Spouse | David Oldham (cp. 2010; died 2019) |
| Partner | Richard Cant |
| Religion | Anglicanism |
| Church | Church of England |
| Ordained | 2005 |
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| Website | www |
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".
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 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.
- ^ Coles, Richard (6 December 2009). "My week: Richard Coles". The Observer. London. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ "Changes to BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live" (Press release). BBC. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
- ^ "An Evening with Rev. Richard Coles". St Ives Cornwall. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.