Reverend Richard Coles sadly lost his partner David in 2019. They were a couple for 12 years and married in a civil partnership in 2011.
This evening (Monday August 8) Channel 4 airs a documentary in which Richard explores grief and bereavement. And he tries out some unconventional activities that have helped others to live with loss.
After David – who was ordained, but no longer serving as a priest – passed away, Richard came to realise he was not as equipped to deal with his grief as he imagined he might be due to his job.
Good Grief sees Richard question traditional wisdom and approaches to dealing with the trauma associated with death.
Here’s a little more about the broadcaster, priest and former 1980s synth-pop star who in himself is anything but conventional.
Which band was the Reverend Richard Coles in?
Richard performed in The Communards alongside former Bronski Beat vocalist Jimmy Somerville between 1985 and 1988.
Indeed, former choirboy and multi-instrumentalist Richard contributed by playing clarinet solos on that group’s 1984 hit It Ain’t Necessarily So.
But he also enjoyed success with The Communards, releasing two studio albums and two live albums during the band’s lifetime.
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