FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - The Untold Story

BBC radio host is forced to quit show after 12 years in 'rushed' and 'frustrating' exit

The BBC is losing another star name on its radio platforms as the Reverend Richard Coles has been forced to leave his show after 12 years

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Rev Richard Coles 'disappointed' about Radio 4 show's move to Cardiff as he leaves programme

He has expressed sadness at his ‘rushed’ BBC exit

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

‘It just feels a bit sad’: the Rev Richard Coles disappointed at ‘rushed’ BBC Radio 4 exit

Exclusive: BBC fail to publicise the presenter’s Saturday Live exit after 12 years – caused by them relocating the show to Cardiff

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Mark Gatiss: ‘Christmas is the perfect time for ghosts’

Glad tidings of comfort and joy? Not if Mark Gatiss has anything to do with it. David Barnett meets the man who haunts Christmas

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Murder Before Evensong by Richard Coles audiobook review – a cosy mystery with charm

Reverend Richard Coles captures the rhythms of English village life in his reading of his debut novel

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Christmas past, Christmas present: how secular Britain found new ways to celebrate the season

The census shows the UK is now a minority Christian country – but inventive blends of the pagan and pious still bring us together in deep midwinter

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

Sir Trevor McDonald to host Countdown in 40th anniversary celebration

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982

Wales Online · Oct 26, 2022

Derren Brown thanks Tynemouth restaurant for 'best lunch ever' ahead of Newcastle gig - and food superstars agreed

Illusionist and TV personality Derren Brown visited Riley's Fish Shack in Tynemouth ahead of his gig at the Theatre Royal on Friday.

Chronicle Live · Sep 17, 2022

What is an epithet? Calls for Queen to be known as Elizabeth the Dutiful

The special title was suggested by broadcaster and writer Rev Richard Coles

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2022

Sunday with Rev Richard Coles: ‘I’ve discovered crustless quiche with salad’

The writer, former pop star and retired vicar goes to other people’s churches and tries not to judge, he tells Rich Pelley, then it’s soup and sarnies for supper

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022