Welcome to Roy Francis' Website.
Roy Francis is an Award-Winning Television Producer, Gospel Music Pioneer, Author, and a trailblazing and defining voice in British gospel music. He is a former producer of BBC 'Songs of Praise' programme, and made his name during the 1980s, with the landmark gospel music programme, 'People Get Ready ', Channel 4’s ground-breaking gospel music programme, which defined contemporary religious music programming on television.
In 1999, Roy established his own production company, staging many of the most iconic gospel music events of the era, including the 'Donnie McClurkin Live in London,' which has since become a landmark gospel event, attracting a global audience and catapulting Donnie McClurkin to international stardom.
A tireless champion of British gospel music, during his long period in gospel music, Roy has natured many gospel artists and worked with many of the biggest names in British gospel music, including, Muyiwa, Ken Burton, Karen Gibson, the Kingdom Choir, alongside the London Community Gospel Choir and others. He is always on the look out for
emerging talent, and over the years, have spotted many, from across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean., who are today, well known names in gospel music
Apart from his work in gospel music, Roy's influence reaches well beyond the UK, and he has contributed to many major and international projects. These have included, Walden Media’s film, 'Amazing Grace' film and BET’s award-winning series, 'Getting to Know', staring Wendy Williams and Trey Songz, to name two of many.
Author & Educator
Roy is also an accomplished author and a former teacher. He writes on historical, religious and cultural matters, and his acclaimed trilogy on the Windrush theme, explores the lasting impact that Caribbean people have had on Britain, and how this has helped to change the country, and how they been changed by coming to Britain. Roy's most recent book, 'Windrush: 7 Events That Changed Britain', explores this theme, offering an insightful look at the history of this period, through the lens of seven pivotal moments.
Today, Roy continues to influence the creative and spiritual landscape through the work that he does, in his consultancy work with churches and businesses, and by mentoring the next generation of gospel artists and media professionals.
He is passionate about preserving the history of the Windrush Generation, the voices of Caribbean and Black communities, while dedicated to the preservation of their legacy.
