Justin Webb

Quick Facts

Full Name	Justin Webb
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Jan 3, 1961(1961-01-03)
Age	63
Birthplace	Portsmouth
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Capricorn

Justin Webb Biography

Justin Webb is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on January 3, 1961 in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom. Justin Oliver Webb (born Justin Oliver Prouse 3 January 1961, in Portsmouth, Hampshire) is a British journalist who has been working for the BBC since 1984. He was a ex- BBC North America Editor and the primary co-host for the BBC’s Breakfast News programme. In August 2009 he’s presented the Today show at BBC Radio 4, and frequently write for Radio Times.

As of 2001, Webb relocated to United States, as the BBC’s chief Washington correspondent. The majority part of the time was spent at the local Washington Radio, most notably, WAMU, a public radio station that was featured on the Diane Rehm Show. There was a ruckus at BBC BBC in 2006, when in a seminar about impartiality, he claimed that the company was anti-American. He also claimed that it was treating Americans in the US by treating the US with “scorn and derision”, and claimed it had “no moral weight”. He also has presented an Radio 4 series on anti-Americanism. He was appointed in December 2007 to was appointed North American Editor for BBC News the role was created to coincide with the American election in 2008. He was replaced by Matt Frei who moved to be the presenter of the new World News America bulletin. From November 2007 onwards, Webb has maintained a regularly updated blog on the BBC website.

In August 2009, Webb returned to the UK to replace Edward Stourton on BBC Radio 4’s early morning news programme Today. In October 2017, Webb disclosed that his presenting colleague Nick Robinson was being paid £100,000 more than him, for doing “essentially the same job”. Webb’s pay amounted to £200,000, whilst Robinson’s reached £300,000, despite his joining the programme six years before. Webb promoted that the era of the “big beast” news anchor would likely be drawing to a close, with the “very well-paid” John Humphrys and Huw Edwards “in the firing line”.

In an article in the Radio Times in January 2011, Webb revealed that his natural father was Peter Woods who was formerly a reporter with the Daily Mirror and later became a BBC newsreader. Woods was married and Webb’s mother, then Gloria Crocombe, was a secretary at the Daily Mirror and was divorced from her first husband at the time of the affair with Woods. Webb commented that his mother’s split from Woods may have been as much her doing as his, saying “I do not believe she was abandoned”. Woods provided financially for Webb but saw his son only once, when he was six months old. Webb took the surname of his stepfather when his mother remarried in 1964.

Webb got married to his long-time partner Sarah Gordon in the early 2000s. The couple has three kids: Martha, Sam and Clara. While they were in their time in the United States, their son Sam became sick and was diagnosed with type one diabetes mellitus. In the process, Webb had the opportunity to experience his experience with the United States healthcare system first-hand. His son is often with his father when discussing the condition. The year 2012 was the time that Webb was with the son Sam in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, getting to meet duchess Camilla of Cornwall when she visited the facility. Later, she become a Patron Royal for the charity for children, JDRF which is a foundation that Webb regularly supports regularly.

Justin Webb Net Worth

Justin Webb is one of the richest Journalist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Justin Webb 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Webb began his career with his time at the BBC when he was a student student in 1984, working within Northern Ireland for BBC Radio Ulster which was based in Belfast. Webb then became an reporter on BBC Radio 4’s Today program, and later became an overseas correspondent who was who was based in London and reporting on news from around the globe. He covered events such as the Gulf War and the war in Bosnia and the fall of the Soviet Union and the first democratic elections in South Africa.

He was then the BBC News presenter based in London as well as the principal presenter of the BBC’s Breakfast News programme from 1992 until 1997. He also presented BBC’s One and Six O’Clock News bulletins and presenter of BBC radio 4’s The World Tonight from 1997-1998. From 1998 to 1998, he worked for three years as the BBC’s Europe reporter based in Brussels. He reported on the work that took place at the European Commission and Parliament, the political debate that surround Britain’s decision it should join in the common currency as well as the impact of the enlargement on the European Union.

In August 2009, Webb returned to Britain with his wife and children. They currently live in Camberwell, South London. In 2008, his mother, Gloria, died and he inherited her home in Bath, Somerset.

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Who is Justin Webb Dating?

According to our records, Justin Webb married to Sarah Gordon. As of December 1, 2023, Justin Webb’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Justin Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Justin Webb celebrates birthday on January 3 of every year.

Where is Justin Webb now?

In August 2009, Webb returned to Britain with his wife and children. They currently live in Camberwell, South London.

Who is Justin Webb Father?

Peter Woods

Who is presenting the Today Programme today?

GenreNews, current events, and factual
Language(s)| English
Home station| BBC Home Service (1957–1967) BBC Radio 4 (1967–present)
Hosted by| Justin Webb Mishal Husain Nick Robinson Martha Kearney Amol Rajan Sarah Smith (relief) Simon Jack (relief)
Edited by| Owenna Griffiths

Who is Amol Rajan wife?

Charlotte Faircloth

How old is Justin Webb?

61 years (January 3, 1961)