Richard Coles is an English singer, journalist, radio broadcaster, and Church of England parish priest who goes by the name Robert Coles. He is most known for being a member of the Communards, a multi-instrumentalist band that had three Top Ten songs. He’s also noted for his numerous radio and television appearances.

What is the Net Worth of Richard Coles?

Richard Coles is a multi-talented individual with a net worth of $1.6 million in 2022. He also makes a good living, earning between $400 and $800 thousand dollars every year. Coles has amassed a sizable fortune from his work as a musician, journalist, radio host, and parish priest in the Church of England.

Early Life and Family

Richard Coles was born on March 26, 1962, in Northampton, England, with the name Richard Keith Robert Coles. By nationality, he is British, and by ethnicity, he is British-white. His race is white, and his religious beliefs are Christian. Richard’s current age is 59, which he celebrated in 2021, and his zodiac sign is Aries, according to his birthdate. Andy Coles, his older brother and a former Metropolitan Police officer, was elected to the Peterborough Conservative council in 2015 and became deputy Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner in 2016.

Education Background

Richard attended the independent Wellingborough School and the South Warwickshire College of Further Education in Stratford-upon-Avon for his education. He later studied theology at King’s College London, where he graduated in 1990. In 2005, the University of Leeds awarded him an MA by research for his work on the Greek text of the Epistle to the Ephesians.

Timeline of Richard Cole’s Career

• Richard Coles kicks off his career starring in the Lesbian and Gay Youth Video Project film “Framed Youth: The Revenge of the Teenage Perverts” in 1983 after which he provided narration for the Style Council’s film “JerUSAlem” in 1987.
• Then he began a career as a writer and journalist, particularly with the “Times Literary Supplement” and the “Catholic Herald”.
• He 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.
• After that, he was a curate at St Botolph’s Church in Boston, Lincolnshire, and then at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge in London.
• He was an inspiration for the character of Adam Smallbone in BBC Two sitcom “Rev”. His book “Lives of the Improbable Saints” was published by Darton, Longman, and Todd on 1st November 2012.

• He was appointed Honorary Chaplain to the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers in 2019 as well as the first volume of his memoirs, “Fathomless Riches”, was published in 2014.
• As well, Coles was elected a Fellow of King’s College London in July 2017 and separately as Chancellor of the University of Northampton.
• Besides, Richard still works as a broadcaster as in “Nightwaves” on Radio 3, which he formerly presented, and “Newsnight Review” on BBC Two. He has also appeared on the Radio 4 panel game show “Heresy” twice; first in May 2008, then in May 2010.
• In January 2010, Coles presented a special edition of “Songs of Praise” and in 2011 he presented a four-part Radio 3 series called “Out in the World: A Global Gay History”.
• He regularly guest-hosted the Radio 4 program “Saturday Live” and he also won the BBC’s “Celebrity Mastermind” in January 2014.
• He featured as the subject of “Fern Britton Meets…” on BBC1 in December 2014 as well as he starred n the BBC cooking series “Celebrity Masterchef”, finishing in fifth place in July 2016.
• He co-presented “The Big Painting Challenge” with Mariella Frostrup on BBC1 in February 2017 and he was a contestant in the 15th series of BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing” from September 2017.
• He was a guest panelist on the Christmas special of the eleventh series of BBC1 comedy quiz “Would I Lie to You?” on 18th December 2017 as well as he was captain of a team from the University of Leeds who was series champions on the BBC’s “Christmas 2019 University Challenge”.
• He was seen in the BBC series “Winter Walks” in December 2020 and he also starred in a January 2021 episode of the BBC Four series “Britain’s Lost Masterpieces”.

Bibliography

• Lives of the Improbable Saints
• Legends of the Improbable Saints
• Bringing in the Sheaves: Wheat and Chaff from My Years as a Priest
• Fathomless Riches: Or How I Went From Pop to Pulpit
• The Madness of Grief: A Memoir of Love and Loss
• Waters of Salvation

What is Richard Coles’s sexual orientation?

Richard Coles is a single man. By sexual orientation, he is gay. He had a celibate relationship with his partner, David Coles (ne Oldham), until the latter’s death in December 2019. Richard claims he got hate letters after his partner’s death, suggesting that he is in hell.

Body Measurement

Richard Coles stands 1.85 meters tall and weighs roughly 68 kilograms. He has dark brown eyes and brown hair. Furthermore, his body type is average. Richard is in good health, is in good shape, and is up to date.

Facts

• Richard is known for his multiple appearances in both radio and television.
• He attended King’s College in London where he studied theology in the 1990s.
• He was awarded an MA by research from the University of Leeds in 2005 for his work on the Greek text of the Epistle to the Ephesians.
• With a passion for music at a young age, he learned how to play the saxophone, clarinet and keyboards.
• He is openly gay.

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