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Richard Coles

Richard Coles

Actor · Born 1962-03-26 · Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK

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Biography

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. Coles was born in Northampton, England. His grandfather was a prosperous shoe manufacturer. The company struggled under Coles's father, and the family lost much of its wealth. He was educated at the independent Wellingborough School (where he was a choirboy), and at the South Warwickshire College of Further Education (Department …

Movies & TV Shows

  1. QI (2003) — Self
  2. Have I Got News for You (1990) — Self
  3. I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) — Self
  4. The One Show (2006) — Self
  5. The Last Leg (2013) — Self
  6. Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) — Self - Contestant
  7. Loose Women (1999) — Self
  8. Have I Got a Bit More News for You — Self - Panellist
  9. Question Time (1979) — Self - Panellist
  10. The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) — Self - Guest
  11. Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020) — Self - Expert
  12. Champs-Elysées (1982) — Self - The Communards
  13. Great British Menu (2006) — Self - Guest Judge
  14. Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) — Self - Broadcaster and writer
  15. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) — Self - Participant
  16. The Weakest Link (2021) — Self - Participant
  17. Sacrée soirée (1987) — Self - The Communards
  18. Queer as Art (2017) — Self
  19. Framed Youth: The Revenge of the Teenage Perverts (1983) — Self
  20. Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council (2020) — Self
  21. George Michael: Outed (2023) — Self
  22. The Traitors: Uncloaked (2024) — Self
  23. The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2014) — Self
  24. Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop (2025) — Self : Friend, Musician & Anglican priest
  25. Winter Walks (2021) — Self
  26. The Chase: Celebrity Special (2011) — Self - Contestant
  27. Robson Green's Weekend Escapes (2023) — Self
  28. Celebrity Lingo (2022) — Self - Contestant
  29. I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked (2024) — Self
  30. Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) — Self - Contestant
  31. Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
  32. Days Like These (1986) — Self
  33. Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards) (1990) — Self - Performer
  34. Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special (2017) — The Pope
  35. JerUSAlem (1986) — Narrator
  36. Stand Up & Deliver (2021) — Self
  37. Ambitions (1986) — Self - The Communards
  38. Blankety Blank (2021) — Self
  39. Good Grief? (2022) — Self - Presenter
  40. The Communards - Live at Full House Rock Show (1986) — Self