Raphael Rowe

Raphael Rowe is an investigative journalist with the BBC. He was imprisoned erroneously for many years, having been found guilty, with two others, of a series of murders on the M25. He was acquitted in 2000. During his time in prison he learnt the trade of journalism and, once released, he was approached by the BBC to join their journalistic team. He has investigated many matters in which injustice has been involved and his rigour and attention to detail have earned him a fine reputation as a high-profile and eminent broadcasting journalist. He appears regularly on Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme and on BBC television channels 1, 2 and 3.

In recent years The National College of Music and Arts has initiated several projects for young people of all socio-economic backgrounds, most recently one in Birmingham, which provides opportunities for youngsters from less privileged backgrounds in speech and drama. It is because of such initiatives that Raphael Rowe was invited to join the Advisory Council of the NCM: his understanding and appreciation of those whose lives may not get off to the best of starts is second to none, and he is able to offer relevant counsel and insight that is invaluable to the College.

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