Richard Coles: Biography, Facts and Career
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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.
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- Full name: Richard Coles
- Born: 1962-03-26
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q944563
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Richard Keith Robert Coles (born 26 March 1962) is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest.
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Richard Coles was born on 1962-03-26.
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