Broadcaster • Writer • Commentator
Gavin Drake is a journalist working in public relations, as director of communications for the Bishop and Diocese of Lichfield, part of the Church of England. He is also the pitch-side announcer at Walsall Football Club's Banks's Stadium.
As a broadcaster, he is available to English-speaking radio stations around the globe for live two-ways, providing commentary and punditry on the UK news scene in general; with specific expertise and knowledge in crime, politics and religious affairs.
With ISDN-equipped studio facilities in London and the English Midlands; and access to portable ISDN (Inmarsat BGAN) for outside broadcasts; Gavin Drake is an ideal contributor for an immediate response to breaking news stories in the UK; and religious stories anywhere in the world.
Gavin Drake has wide international experience, having reported from a diverse range of locations, including Borneo, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur and Germany; and is available to cover major international conferences and gatherings throughout Europe.
He is also an established writer who has ghost-written many opionion pieces for Britain's national newspapers; and was the launch-editor of World Vision UK's WorldView e-newsletter and author of Faith in Life (2001), published by Churches Information for Mission .
Gavin Drake is a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, the London Press Club and the MediaNet.