Richard Cobourne has published two novels in the showbiz crime thriller trilogy: ‘Bandwagon’ and ‘Red Light and Bell’; the third, ‘End Turn’ coming soon. All set within the London landscape.
Richard Cobourne writes with a production background in the broadcast, corporate, music and global events, and communications industries. He has worked in the business-of-show all over the world for many years – and as a result has a deep understanding of the shenanigans of the industry that underpin the authenticity of his novels.
He began his career freelancing at HTV in Wales followed by a full-time job at the BBC, initially in the sound department of radio, TV, and outside broadcasts, before moving around both behind and in front of the cameras and microphones. During his time in the broadcast industry Richard worked across film, sports, drama, and entertainment. His musical associations went from The Old Grey Whistle Test to Radio 1 Roadshows. Drama productions featured Dirk Bogarde, Lee Remick, Timothy Spall, Jeremy Northam, Clive Swift, and a young Ioan Gruffudd among others. On the entertainment front a hilarious stint with Rob Brydon among many others.
After fifteen years he left to co-found On Screen Productions Ltd, which he sold in 2015 to pursue a career as a freelance consultant creative producer, presenter, voice artist and to enable him to write full-time.
Melanie Chisholm said of the novels: “Written with an insider’s knowledge, utterly addictive, fun thrillers revealing the darker side of showbiz. I loved them!”
Alan Dedicoat, (‘Voice of the Balls’, ‘Voice of Strictly’) said: “Where will it end for Daisy and Danny, two characters I actually care about. Cobourne almost knows too much. But how? And why? Unputdownable…”
Richard Cobourne’s non-fiction titles include, ‘The Cardio-Protective Effect of Wine’, ‘The History of Diabetes’, ‘The History of Contraception’, and ‘The History of Castration’.
He is a member of The Crime Writers Association; The Ivy Club; the National Liberal Club; and avoting member of BAFTA. He is an accomplished raconteur and occasional broadcaster.
‘Bandwagon’, his first novel is a finalist in the Page Turner Awards — results to be announced at the end of 2023.