Richard Coles is a truly unique British institution. From his days as one-half of the chart-topping 80s duo The Communards to his long-standing tenure as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live and his service as a parish priest, Richard has navigated one of the most diverse career paths in public life.

He specialises in The Narrative of Change, helping audiences understand how to manage transition, grief, and fame with radical authenticity and “mischievous” wit. He is the ultimate “Cultural Original” for events that require depth, warmth, and intellectual elegance.

In after-dinner and in-conversation settings, Richard is a master storyteller. His stories are funny without being flippant, thoughtful without ever becoming heavy, and always delivered with an ease that draws audiences in. He has a rare ability to make people laugh, think, and feel, often all at once.

He speaks to audiences who appreciate originality, intelligence, and humour that lingers long after the evening ends.