John Doyle will deliver the 10th annual 702 ABC Sydney Andrew Olle Media Lecture for 2005.

Before creating the now iconic character “Rampaging” Roy Slaven for the ABC’s Triple J in 1985, John Doyle worked as a jobbing actor with various NSW and South Australian theatre companies.

Roy and his cohort HG Nelson have appeared continuously on This Sporting Life on radio since 1986, as well as creating television programs including The Dream, The Monday Dump, The Ice Dream and The Memphis Trousers Half Hour, currently screening on ABC TV.

Doyle himself hosted the weekly mid-afternoon shift on 702 ABC Sydney in the late 1980s and early 90s, earning a loyal following with his broad knowledge, versatility and great interviewing skills.

702 ABC Sydney Manager Roger Summerill told radioinfo: “702 ABC Sydney is thrilled to have John Doyle delivering the 10th Andrew Olle Media Lecture this year.

“John has been a major creative force within the Australian media scene for over 20 years, and the depth of his broadcasting experience, including his time working with Andrew Olle here at 702, make him the perfect speaker for this, the 10th anniversary of this prestigious media event.”

The Andrew Olle Media Lecture is named in honour of the respected and much-loved ABC broadcaster Andrew Olle who died of a brain tumour in 1995.

The Andrew Olle Memorial Trust raises money for research into neuroscience, with an emphasis on brain tumours.

The lecture will be delivered at a black tie reception on Friday 7 October in the Ballroom of the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney. The event will be hosted by 702 ABC Sydney mornings presenter Sally Loane.