Richard Coles
Actor
Born March 26, 1962 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Richard Keith Robert Coles FRSA FKC (born 26 March 1962) 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-10 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. He is a regular contributor to the television shows QI, Would I Lie to You? and Have I Got News for You. 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.
Filmography
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Panellist
Catching Up With the Royals
Self - Host
Sailing the Shipping Forecast with The Rev Richard Coles
Self - Narrator
Murder Before Evensong
Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
Self : Friend, Musician & Anglican priest
I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked
Self
The Traitors: Uncloaked
Self
George Michael: Outed
Self
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Self
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Self - Broadcaster and writer
Celebrity Lingo
Self - Contestant
Good Grief?
Self - Presenter
The Weakest Link
Self - Participant
Blankety Blank
Self
Stand Up & Deliver
Self
Winter Walks
Self
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Self - Expert
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
Self
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Self - Guest
Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special
The Pope
Richard Osman's House of Games
Self - Contestant
Queer as Art
Self
Walks with My Dog
Self
The Big Painting Challenge
Presenter
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
Self
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
Self - Contestant
The Last Leg
Self
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant
The One Show
Self
Great British Menu
Self - Guest Judge
Celebrity Mastermind
QI
Self
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self
Loose Women
Self
Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
Self - Performer
Have I Got News for You
Self
Le monde est à vous
Self - The Communards
Sacrée soirée
Self - The Communards
Days Like These
Self
JerUSAlem
Narrator
Ambitions
Self - The Communards
The Communards - Live at Full House Rock Show
Self
Framed Youth: The Revenge of the Teenage Perverts
Self
Champs-Elysées
Self - The Communards
Question Time
Self - Panellist