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 a multi-instrumentalist in the 1980s band the Communards with Jimmy Somerville. They achieved three UK top-10 hits, including the No. 1 record and best-selling single of 1986, "Don't Leave Me This Way" - which was at number one for four weeks. 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 has regularly appeared on television shows such QI, Would I Lie to You? and Have I Got News for You. Coles was selected for training for the priesthood in the Church of England and began his training at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, in 2003, before being ordained in 2005.