- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 26, 1962
- Place of Birth
- Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Richard Coles
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, E…
Filmography
Oti & Richard’s South African Odyssey
tvOti & Richard’s South African Odyssey
2026 · Self - Presenter
tvCatching Up With the Royals
2026 · Self - Host
tvSailing the Shipping Forecast with The Rev Richard Coles
2025 · Self - Narrator
tvMurder Before Evensong
2025 · Novel, Executive Producer
movieJimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
2025 · Self : Friend, Musician & Anglican priest
tvI'm a Celebrity... Unpacked
2024 · Self
tvThe Traitors: Uncloaked
2024 · Self
tvGeorge Michael: Outed
2023 · Self
tvRobson Green's Weekend Escapes
2023 · Self
tvSunday with Laura Kuenssberg
2022 · Self - Broadcaster and writer
tvCelebrity Lingo
2022 · Self - Contestant
movieGood Grief?
2022 · Self - Presenter
tvThe Weakest Link
2021 · Self - Participant
tvBlankety Blank
2021 · Self
tvStand Up & Deliver
2021 · Self
tvWinter Walks
2021 · Self
tvMichael McIntyre's The Wheel
2020 · Self - Expert
movieLong Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
2020 · Self
tvThe Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
2018 · Self - Guest
movieTim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special
2017 · The Pope
tvRichard Osman's House of Games
2017 · Self - Contestant
movieQueer as Art
2017 · Self
tvWalks with My Dog
2017 · Self
tvThe Big Painting Challenge
2017 · Presenter
tvThe Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
2014 · Self
tvTipping Point: Lucky Stars
2013 · Self - Contestant
tvThe Last Leg
2013 · Self
The Chase: Celebrity Special
tvThe Chase: Celebrity Special
2011 · Self - Contestant
tvCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011 · Self - Participant
tvThe One Show
2006 · Self
tvGreat British Menu
2006 · Self - Guest Judge
tvCelebrity Mastermind
2003
tvQI
2003 · Self
tvI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002 · Self
tvLoose Women
1999 · Self
movieJimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
1990 · Self - Performer, Songs
tvHave I Got News for You
1990 · Self, Self - Panellist
tvLe monde est à vous
1987 · Self - The Communards
tvSacrée soirée
1987 · Self - The Communards
movieDays Like These
1986 · Self
movieJerUSAlem
1986 · Narrator
tvAmbitions
1986 · Self - The Communards
movieThe Communards - Live at Full House Rock Show
1986 · Self
movieFramed Youth: The Revenge of the Teenage Perverts
1983 · Self
tvChamps-Elysées
1982 · Self - The Communards
tvQuestion Time
1979 · Self - Panellist
tvHave I Got a Bit More News for You
— · Self - Panellist