Richard Coles
Birthday: Born in 1962-03-26 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Deathday: Alive
Richard Keith Robert Coles FRSA FKC is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England clergyman who was the vicar of Finedon in Northamptonshire from 2011 to 2022. He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
TV Credits
Only Connect
Character: Self - Contestant
The fiendishly difficult quiz show in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge....
Stand Up & Deliver
Character: Self
Five established comedians take on the challenge of mentoring and training five celebrities to perform a stand up comedy routine in aid of the Stand Up to Cancer charity....
Question Time
Character: Self - Panellist
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience....
Have I Got News for You
Character: Self - Panellist
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs....
George Michael: Outed
Character: Self
In 1998, pop star George Michael was arrested for a lewd act in a Los Angeles public toilet. This is the story of how his response to a potentially career-crushing event changed history....
Ambitions
Character: Self - The Communards
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Would I Lie to You?
Character: Self
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts....
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Character: Self
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends....
QI
Character: Self
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'....
The Traitors: Uncloaked
Character: Self
Catch up from the castle. The latest banished and murdered have their say with Ed Gamble. How will they react to the betrayals, revelations, mind games and manipulations?...
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Character: Self - Panellist
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme....
The Big Painting Challenge
Character: Presenter
Passionate amateur artists undertake an intensive, six-week, artistic boot camp in a bid to perfect their skills and be crowned the overall champion....
Great British Menu
Character: Self - Guest Judge
Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure....
Walks with My Dog
Character: Self
Celebrities take a stroll in the great British outdoors with their faithful hound....
Richard Osman's House of Games
Character: Self - Contestant
Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games....
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Character: Self - Participant
Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction...
The Weakest Link
Character: Self - Participant
Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?...
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Character: Self - Expert
Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts, answer their way to a fortune?...
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Character: Self - Guest
Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills....
Blankety Blank
Character:
Bradley Walsh presents the triumphant return of Britain's blank-iest game show. Can he control his celebrity panel and help contestants win the coveted cheque book and pen?...
Champs-Elysées
Character: Self - The Communards
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Le monde est à vous
Character: Self - The Communards
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Winter Walks
Character: Self
Take a gentle walk as familiar faces explore landscapes in Yorkshire and Cumbria in this series of immersive and intimate documentaries....
Have I Got News for You
Character: Self
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs....
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Character: Self
Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally....
I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked
Character: Self
Hosted by Jungle legend Joel Dommett, along with your current King of the Jungle Sam Thompson and Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodgers, the iconic trio debate the day’s Trials, triumphs, tears and stomach growls from the Campmates as they happen....
The Last Leg
Character: Self
Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days....
Loose Women
Character: Self
A panel of four women discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs to celebrity gossip....
Movie Credits
Days Like These
Character: Self
Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within the Red Wedge organization on a tour within the UK....
Good Grief?
Character: Self - Presenter
Reverend Richard Coles opens up the conversation around bereavement, as he goes on a personal grief voyage and tries some unconventional activities that have helped others to live with loss...
Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
Character: Self - Performer
Collection of music videos by Jimmy Somerville, both as solo artist as well as with the bands Bronski Beat and The Communards....
The Communards - Live at Full House Rock Show
Character: Self
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Queer as Art
Character: Self
Documentary celebrating the LGBTQ contribution to the arts in Britain in the 50 years since decriminalisation. It features interviews with leading figures from right across the arts in Britain, including Stephen Fry, David Hockney, Sir Antony Sher, Alan Cumming, Sandi Toksvig, Jeanette Winterson, Will Young and Alan Hollinghurst, and it explores the distinctive perspectives and voices that LGBT artists have brought to British cultural life....
Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special
Character: The Pope
To recover a silver lion ornament for singer Emma Bunton Tim travels back to the court of Henry Vlll where Anne Boleyn (Emma again) asks jester Tim to send invitations to the guests for her Christmas party. However Cardinal Wolsey aims to steal them so that they will come to his own party and Tim must thwart him....
Framed Youth: The Revenge of the Teenage Perverts
Character: Self
Gay and lesbian teenagers interview straight people on the streets of London about their views on homosexuality....
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
Character: Self
The story of the band that Paul Weller formed after The Jam split up in 1982, with insight from key members, collaborators and fans....
JerUSAlem
Character: Narrator
Jerusalem is the Style Council's 'Magical Mystery Tour' - a bonkers jumble of imagery, concepts, and situations and outdoor locations that the band members find themselves in, which occasionally cuts to a song....