Rock and Roll Reverend Richard Coles releases his autobiography

Reverend Richard Coles has gone from popstardom to the priesthood. Credit: ITV Anglia

The Reverend Richard Coles has recounted a journey which took him from popstar to priest in his new book, Fathomless Riches.

He has gone from playing Keyboards with the Communards and dining with Andy Warhol to tending to his flock in Finedon, Northamptonshire.

Richard first shot to fame when The Communards' single, Don't Leave Me This Way, topped the charts for four weeks and became the biggest selling song of 1986.

And nearly thirty years later, Richard is still reaping the benefits.

After leaving The Communards, Richard found himself increasingly drawn to the Anglican Church. An openly gay man, he finds the church to be increasingly tolerant in its outlook. But the debate within the Church is ongoing.

Now in a celibate civil partnership, Richard is open in his book about times when he was more promiscuous. And about the devastating effect of AIDS on London's gay community in the 1980s.

Richard with his new book, Fathomless Riches. Credit: ITV Anglia

Richard is now content in his role as Vicar and radio personality. Apart from his Church's 18th Century organ, Richard will not be returning to musical stardom any time soon.