Roger Bolton Radio and television presenter
Roger Bolton is a radio and television presenter and independent producer. He was Editor of the BBC’s Panorama, Nationwide and Tonight Programmes, and of Thames Television’s This Week. He now presents Feedback and the Sunday Programme for BBC Radio 4. Born in Carlisle, Roger graduated from Liverpool University in 1967 with an English Literature and Philosophy degree. Roger joined the BBC as a general trainee on religious programmes. In 1983, he became Deputy Head of Current Affairs and the Head of Network Production Centre in Manchester. He was responsible for over 1,000 staff across network radio and television. For Thames Television, Roger was editor of the programme ‘This Week’ from 1986 for three years, and then Controller of Factual Programmes. In 1992, he formed Roger Bolton Productions, specialising in religion, current affairs and history programmes. Roger presented ‘Right to Reply’ on Channel 4 for seven years, and Medium Wave on Radio 4 from 1997 to 1998. In 1999, Roger was given the Andrew Cross Award 2000, CBC Award, and Best Christian Terrestrial Programme 1999. He also formed Flame TV with Barbara Altounyan in 1999. Among his publications is ‘Death On The Rock And Other Stories’ (1990).

"Religious belief is among the most fundamental to human beings. The media must play a role in ensuring that everyone has the freedom to pursue that belief where it leads." Milica Pesic, Director	"OneWorld, a global online media network based on values of humanity and justice, is pleased to support the national conference on the media and a multi faith society." Miles Litvinoff, Programme Manager	"The Newspaper Society, the voice of Britain’s regional press, is delighted to support the national conference on the media and a multi faith society." Lynne Anderson, Communications Director

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"This conference is so important. I hope it will open up a full debate on how we can stop the spread of division and fear and instead harness the immense power of the media to promote cultural and religious diversity as a positive benefit for our society."

Jennette Arnold, Londonwide Assembly Member and
Chair of the Cultural Strategy Group for London