Strictly Come Dancing has ‘dark heart’, says ex-contestant Rev Richard Coles Coles says ‘no one surprised’ by allegations about treatment of contestants in ‘intensely competitive’ show The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Richard Coles says being on Strictly Come Dancing was ‘brutal’ Broadcaster and former priest was an early eliminee on the 2017 series The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024
Reverend Richard Coles says he has ‘shame’ over pretending to have HIV in the 1980s The media personality and author calls it ‘the worst thing I’ve ever done’ The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024
OPINION - Earl Spencer's third divorce makes me think he could use some traditional advice Earl Spencer plainly is a forgiving man. For his latest divorce, his third, from Karen Gordon, he’s hired Fiona Shackleton, the legendary divorce lawyer who acted for Prince Charles (as was) in his sister Diana’s divorce. No matter. Lady Shackleton — the lucrativeness of whose speciality can be seen in… Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2024
The Rev Richard Coles: ‘I think my CV looks like the work of a fantasist’ The pop star turned vicar and radio host on his new career as crime novelist, missing the clergy and why his books speak to the anxiety of uncertain times The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024
The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024: how to watch, celebrity bakers, winners, hosts, judges and everything we know The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024 saw a new batch of famous faces in the white tent to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. WhatToWatch · Feb 7, 2024
The 'amazing' and 'thoughtful' gift Queen Elizabeth II gave to her naughty young godson Queen Elizabeth II's 'thoughtful' gift to her godson while he was at boarding school has been revealed Woman & Home · Jul 27, 2023
5 new books to read this week This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella and A Death In The Parish by Reverend Richard Coles. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
The best recent crime and thriller writing – review roundup An Indian village seeks mob justice after a girl’s death, the great Inspector Banks bows out, and clerical investigations resume for Richard Coles The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Ex-BBC Radio 4 host felt show 'wouldn't work' with move to Cardiff BBC Radio 4 presenter Richard Coles left his show after the programme moved to Cardiff Wales Online · May 31, 2023
Celebrity vicar Rev Richard Coles finds love again three years after tragic death of husband The Rev Richard Coles used a candid interview to share how he had found new love following his husband's death three years ago. Chronicle Live · May 30, 2023
Rev Richard Coles says BBC 'doesn't know a*** from elbow' after his shock exit He suddenly left his job at the BBC after 12 years Wales Online · May 30, 2023
Richard Coles says he felt ‘hurtled towards the exit’ by BBC The broadcaster left Radio 4’s Saturday Live in March after 12 years The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Reverend Richard Coles on BBC: ‘I felt rather hurtled towards the exit’ He had presented Radio 4’s Saturday Live for 12 years. The Independent UK · May 29, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 29, 2023 Strictly star and TV favourite finds love again three years after tragic death of husband Reverend Richard Coles, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, has found love again after the sad death of his husband Reverend David Coles in 2019
Evening Standard · May 16, 2023 Rugby school head slams Keir Starmer for plans to cut private school tax breaks Headmaster of Rugby says policy is not ‘thought through’
Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023 Tory minister accused of 'nastiness Olympics' in Question Time clash over asylum plan A Government minister was savaged by fellow Question Time panel members over 'morally indefensible' proposals to lock up refugees who reach the UK by small boats in military bases and 'prison' barges
Evening Standard · May 4, 2023 Dogs at polling stations: Pups go viral on social media as local elections get underway Twitter and Instagram are filled with pet pictures as Britian votes in local elections
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023 Has London reached peak toxicity? The UK capital, stagnant with oligarchs, is now so despised that even institutions such as the BBC are jumping ship
Liverpool Echo · Mar 25, 2023 'Exciting' moment mum was 'suddenly number one all over the world' The singer is returning to Liverpool for an anniversary concert
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023 BBC told Kirsty Lang not to ‘say goodbye’ on leaving Front Row Journalist voluntarily left Radio 4 show after 19 years but was saddened by lack of BBC announcement
Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023 BBC presenter 'denied a goodbye' after quitting show after 19 years BBC's Kirsty Lang said she is 'sad' at how the company handled her decision to leave the Radio 4 show Front Row after 19 years
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 BBC radio host forced to quit after 12 years in 'frustrating' exit The Reverend Richard Coles says he has been forced to leave his show after 12 years and he's not happy with the way his exit was handled by the BBC.
Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023 BBC radio star 'sad' after rushed exit means his last show will be this week He has been on the air for 12 years
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023 Best podcasts of the week: Inside the scandal of Britain’s ‘ghost’ children slipping through the cracks In this week’s newsletter: Journalist Terri White investigates the case of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and other vulnerable children missing school since the pandemic. Plus: five of the best one-host podcasts