Richard Coles is a British journalist and radio host / author for Bbc Radio 4.
Popularity
#20801 Most Popular
#20801 Overall #5437 in Media Personalities
Score: 15
Boosts: 0
Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.
Best Known For:Saturday Live
Breakthrough:Achieved musical stardom as one half of the 1980s pop group The Communards in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Richard Coles
- Full Name: Richard Coles
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: Saturday Live
- Current Role: Radio Host / Author
- Current Employer:Bbc Radio 4
- Age: 64 years old
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1962
- Place of Birth: Northampton
- Marital Status: Widowed
Richard Coles Age
Richard Coles is about 64 years old as of 2026. Richard Coles was born in 1962.
Education
He attended King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Theology.
- King's College London
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Theology
Rise to Fame
Richard Coles rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Saturday Live.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Don't Leave Me This Way and Saturday Live.
Other
- Work: Don't Leave Me This Way (Musician, 1986) — Number 1 hit with The Communards
- Work: Saturday Live (Host, 2011-2023)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Coles
- Popular As: Reverend Richard Coles
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: March 26
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Northampton
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: David Coles
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- David Coles (Spouse • Late husband)
- Jimmy Somerville (Collaborator • The Communards)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/RevRichardColes
