Behzad
Bolour

Senior Broadcast Journalist | Cultural Historian | TV & Media Producer & Presenter
✉ tv@behzadbolour.com☎ +447747802060📍 London, England⚑ British / Iranian · 1965 · Male
Behzad Bolour
2,400+Programmes Produced
763TV Productions
35+Years Experience
20+Documentaries on Georgia

Profile

Highly accomplished senior broadcast journalist, producer, and cultural historian with over 35 years of international experience across radio, television, digital media and live events. Former long-term Senior Producer and Presenter at BBC Persian, renowned for creating and leading flagship cultural programmes with global reach. Demonstrated expertise in editorial leadership, large-scale live productions, documentary making, storytelling, audience engagement, and cross-cultural communication.

Professional Experience

Independent Media Producer & Presenter

1990 – Present | America, Europe, Asia

  • Creator and host of independent cultural programmes focusing on historical heritage, music, arts, and regional traditions.
  • Delivered international workshops, guest lectures, and cultural events across Europe, Asia, and North America.
  • Developed a substantial global audience through digital platforms, including Instagram 800K+ followers and YouTube.
  • Produced and presented more than 20 documentary programmes on Georgia since 2011.

BBC World Service – BBC Persian

1990 – 2024 | London, UK

  • Senior Producer & Senior Presenter at BBC Persian – BBC World Service.
  • Produced, directed, and presented over 2,400 programmes across radio, television, and digital platforms.
  • Produced and presented over 1,560 television programmes, including magazine shows, documentaries, and major live broadcasts.
  • Senior Producer and Presenter of Bolour-e Banafsh / Purple Crystal.

Major Live Television Productions

2011 – 2025 | London

  • BBC Norouz Live Shows – Senior Producer & Presenter, 2016–2023.
  • BBC Yalda Night Live Shows – Producer & Presenter, 2021–2022.
  • Norouz Special – GEM TV – Host & Producer, 2025.

Citizen Journalism & Digital Innovation

  • Trainer and Project Lead for BBC Citizen Journalism Programme.
  • Trained 200+ emerging journalists, bloggers, and activists.
  • Creator of BBC World Service’s first Persian-language weblog.
  • Creator and producer of BBC Persian’s first podcast series.

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Cartoon Role

Behzad the Arab Stallion

Creature Comforts Series, 2005. Dedicated visual section for the cartoon role.

Education & Training

Diploma

Alborz High School, Tehran.

Higher National Diploma

Interior Design, Croydon College of Art, London.

BBC Professional Training

50+ BBC-certified courses in journalism, production, and media leadership.

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Location

London, England


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