Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Radio Presenter, Priest |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Northampton, England |
Latest News about Richard Coles
07/06/2025
Richard Coles was announced as a guest presenter for a new series of BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live, returning to the show he co-hosted for over a decade. His return was framed as a continuation of his long-standing relationship with the station and his role as a prominent voice in British radio.
15/01/2025
Richard Coles appeared in the television adaptation of his debut crime novel Murder Before Evensong, which aired on BBC One and was based on the first book in his Canon Clement Mystery series. The adaptation brought wider attention to his work as a crime writer and highlighted his transition from music and broadcasting into fiction.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard Keith Robert Coles |
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| Religion | Christianity (Anglicanism) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Labour Party (UK) |
| Hobbies | Playing Piano |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Wellingborough School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Sexual Orientation | Gay |
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| Marriage Date | 2010 |
Family
| Father | (businessman) |
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| Mother | Elizabeth |
| Siblings | 2 Brothers (Andy Coles, Will Coles) |
| Spouse | Reverend David Coles (2010-2019) (deceased) |
Career
| Debut Documentary | Framed Youth: The Revenge of the Teenage Perverts (1983) |
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| Debut Book | Lives of the Improbable Saints (2012) |
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Favourites
| Food | Pork Pies |
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| Sport | Football |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/revrichardcoles/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RevRichardColes/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@RevRichardColes |
| https://twitter.com/RevRichardColes |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began playing multiple musical instruments at a young age, including saxophone, clarinet, and keyboards. | |
| 2. Former choirboy at Wellingborough School. | |
| 3. Came out to his mother by playing Tom Robinson's song 'Glad to Be Gay'. | |
| 4. Experienced mental health issues, including a suicide attempt at age seventeen. | |
| 5. Worked as a session musician after moving to London at age eighteen. | |
| 6. Joined Bronski Beat in 1983 and co-founded the band The Communards with Jimmy Somerville in 1985. | |
| 7. Suffers from Tinnitus due to prolonged exposure to loud music. | |
| 8. Started writing career in 1987 with articles for Times Literary Supplement and Catholic Herald Magazine. | |
| 9. Converted to Christianity from atheism following the deaths of friends from AIDS, later ordained a priest in 2005. | |
| 10. Authored books including 'Fathomless Riches' and 'Bringing in the Sheaves'. | |
| 11. Gained popularity as a speaker and host at various events. | |
| 12. Won the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-off Special in 2021. | |
| 13. Retired Church of England priest. | |
| 14. Has written several crime novels featuring Canon Daniel Clement, drawing on his experience as a parish priest. |