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Richard Coles

Get ready to meet a writer, radio star, and priest who used to be in a famous 80s band!

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Rev Richard Coles (15364254977) (cropped)

Rev Richard Coles (15364254977) (cropped)

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Rev Richard Coles & Fr Kevin Morris at the 2022 Chiswick Book Festival (52348435517)
Rev Richard Coles (15364254977)
Rev Richard Coles
Rev Richard Coles & Fr Kevin Morris at the 2022 Chiswick Book Festival
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All Hallows church, West Woolfardisworthy - monument to Richard Cole - geograph.org.uk - 3512587
All Hallows church, West Woolfardisworthy - monument to Richard Cole (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 3512594
'Spheres' by Richard Cole, Newcastle Business Park - geograph.org.uk - 2176614
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Richard Coles at Greenbelt 2012
Rev Richard Coles & Fr Kevin Morris at the 2022 Chiswick Book Festival (52348435517) (cropped)

Key Facts

Born
March 26, 1962.
Known For
Being a writer, radio presenter, Church of England priest, and former musician.
Music Career
Member of bands Bronski Beat and The Communards.
Hit Song
The Communards had a number 1 hit with "Don't Leave Me This Way" in 1986.

Who is Richard Coles?

Richard Coles is a super interesting person from England! He's a writer who tells amazing stories, a radio presenter who talks on the radio, and even a priest who works in a church. He was born a long, long time ago, on March 26, 1962. Imagine a grown-up who can do so many different things! He's like a superhero with many talents.

From Pop Star to Priest!

Guess what? Before he was a priest, Richard Coles was a rockstar! He played in a famous band in the 1980s called Bronski Beat. Then, he joined another band called The Communards. They had a number one hit song, which means it was the most popular song in the whole country that year! It was called "Don't Leave Me This Way." It's like winning the biggest prize at the school fair!

Talking on the Radio and TV!

Richard Coles loves to chat, and you can hear him a lot! For many years, he co-hosted a show on BBC Radio 4 called Saturday Live. He also pops up on TV shows like QI and Would I Lie to You?, where he shares funny stories and answers tricky questions. He's like the friendly neighbor who always has something exciting to tell you.

Helping Others and Being Smart

Richard Coles is also very smart and likes to help people. He is the chancellor of the University of Northampton, which means he's like the head of a big school! He also helps with a project that builds homes for people who need them. He's a patron, which means he supports good causes. He's a busy bee, always doing good things!

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