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Richard Coles

Richard Keith Robert Coles (born 26 March 1962) is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. After playing in the 1980s band Bronski Beat, he came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the band the Communards. They achieved three UK top-10 hits, including the No. 1 record and best-selling single of 1986, a cover 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.

Infobox

Born
Richard Keith Robert Coles (1962-03-26) 26 March 1962 (age 63)Northampton, England
Education
mw- South Warwickshire College of Further Education King's College London (BA) University of Leeds (MA) College of the Resurrection
Spouse
David Oldham (cp. 2010; died 2019)
Partner
Richard Cant
Religion
Christianity (Anglican)
Church
Church of England
Ordained
2005
Congregations served
St Botolph's Church, Boston St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge St Mary the Virgin, Finedon
Offices held
Chaplain of the Royal Academy of Music Chancellor of the University of Northampton (2017–present)
Website
www.richardcoles.com

Tables

· Honours › Chancellor, visitor, governor and fellowships
England
England
Location
England
Date
2017 –
School
University of Northampton
Position
Chancellor
England
England
Location
England
Date
July 2017 –
School
King's College London
Position
Fellow (FKC)
England
England
Location
England
School
Royal Academy of Music
Position
Chaplain
Location
Date
School
Position
England
2017 –
University of Northampton
Chancellor
England
July 2017 –
King's College London
Fellow (FKC)
England
Royal Academy of Music
Chaplain
· Honours › Honorary degrees
England
England
Location
England
Date
2012
School
University of Northampton
Degree
Doctorate
England
England
Location
England
Date
2016
School
University of Warwick
Degree
Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.)
Location
Date
School
Degree
Gave Commencement Address
England
2012
University of Northampton
Doctorate
England
2016
University of Warwick
Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.)
· Honours › Memberships and fellowships
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Date
2012 –
Organisation
Royal Society of Arts
Position
Fellow (FRSA)
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Date
2019 –
Organisation
Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
Position
Honorary Chaplain
Country
Date
Organisation
Position
United Kingdom
2012 –
Royal Society of Arts
Fellow (FRSA)
United Kingdom
2019 –
Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
Honorary Chaplain

References

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  5. The Telegraph
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  6. BBC News
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  7. Fathomless riches? : the United Bible Societies' Greek text of the Epistle to the Ephesians
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  12. "Reverend Richard Coles"
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  13. The Independent
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  15. Church Times
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  17. The Guardian
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  19. Daily Mirror
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  20. Daily Mirror
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  21. "Fr Richard to move to New Parish"
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  33. The Bookseller
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  34. The Independent
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  37. "BBC iPlayer – Celebrity MasterChef – Christmas Cook-Off 2021: Episode 2"
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    https://www.channel4.com/programmes/good-grief-with-reverend-richard-coles
  45. The Guardian
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  53. "HARDtalk - Reverend Richard Coles: Living with grief - BBC Sounds"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct32ly?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
  54. "I'm very sorry to say that @RevDavidColes has died. He had been ill for a while. Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at @KettGeneral. Funeral details to follow. "The Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended""
    https://x.com/revrichardcoles/status/1206831589868658688
  55. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/richard-coles-im-a-celeb-gay-priest-grief-david-b2654155.html
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  60. "Hello @jessphillips! Thanks to you, I did this today"
    https://x.com/RevRichardColes/status/1205483523056029696
  61. Hogan Stand
    https://www.hoganstand.com/Article/Index/310490
  62. sussexlive
    https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/tv-vicar-richard-coles-delighted-7031151
  63. The Argus
    https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20117433.revered-richard-coles-says-brighton-eastbourne-bus-best-world/
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