Justin Webb | |
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 Webb in 2009 | |
| Born | 3 January 1961 Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Sidcot School |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Notable credit(s) | BBC News, Today |
| Title | North America Editor of BBC News (2007–2009) |
| Spouse | Sarah Gordon |
| Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Gregory Woods (cousin) |
Justin Oliver Webb (born Justin Oliver Prouse;[1] born 3 January 1961[2]) is a British journalist who has worked for the BBC since 1984. He is a former BBC North America Editor and the main co-presenter of BBC One's Breakfast News programme. Since August 2009, he has co-presented the Today programme on BBC Radio 4,[3] and also regularly writes for the Radio Times. Since 2022 he has been a co-presenter of the "Americast" podcast.
- ^ a b Bingham, John & Singh, Anita (18 January 2011). "BBC's Justin Webb reveals his real father was newsreader Peter Woods". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 21 January 2011.
- ^ "Webb, Justin Oliver". Who's Who 2016. London: A & C Black. 2016. p. 2434. ISBN 978-1472904706.
- ^ "Justin Webb joins Radio 4's Today programme presenting team" (Press release). London: BBC. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2009.