Who is Justin Webb? Justin Webb Biography and Wiki
Justin Oliver Webb (born Justin Oliver Prouse, January 1961) is a British journalist who has served for the BBC since 1984. He is a former BBC North America Editor and the main co-presenter of BBC One’s Breakfast News program. Since August 2009, he has co-presented on BBC Radio 4, and also frequently writes for the Radio Times.
10 Facts About Justin Webb
- Name: Justin Oliver Prouse
- Age: 61 years old as of 2022
- Birthday: January 3
- Height: Around 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: 70 kilograms
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: $24,292 and $72,507
- Networth: $100,000 – $ 1,000,000
Justin Webb Age and Birthday
Webb was born on January 3, 1961, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. He is currently at the age of 61 years old as of 2022, and he always celebrates his birthday on January 3, every year.
Justin Webb Height and Weight
Webb is a well-known British journalist who stands at a height of 170 cm and weighs 70 kg. Nevertheless, this information is currently under review and will be updated as soon as we get his other body measurements.
Justin Webb Education
Justin was born in Portsmouth and raised in Bath, the largest city in the county of Somerset. He attended Sidcot School. The school was a Quaker (Religious Society) school in Somerset. He then graduated and joined the London School of Economics. There, he was the editor of ‘The Beaver’, the student newspaper.
Justin Webb Parents, Family, and Siblings
Webb is the biological son of Peter Woods, a former reporter with the Daily Mirror and BBC newsreader, and Gloria Crocombe, the then secretary at the Daily Mirror. Gloria was a divorced woman before meeting Woods.
Gloria and Woods were divorced and Webb fell under the custody of his mother. He took his stepfather’s name when his mother remarried in 1964. Gloria died in 2008 and Webbs inherited her home in Bath, Somerset.
Justin Webb Wife, Spouse, and Married
In the early 2000s, Justin got married to his long-term girlfriend, Sarah Gordon. They moved to the United States together with their children, but later in August 2009, they returned to Britain and started living in Camberwell, South London.
Justin Webb Daughters and Son Diabetes
Justin and Sarah have three children together; Martha, Sam, and Clara. After the couple got married, they moved to the United States. There, their son, Sam, fell sick and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Being in the US, Webb’s son was treated by the best health specialists.
Justin Webb Net Worth and Salary
Webb has been in the media industry for quite a long time. He has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of his wealth coming from his professional journalism career. Despite his obvious riches, he prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics of his assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish his actual net worth. His salary is also undisclosed.
Justin Webb Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Webb.
Justin Webb Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Justin Oliver Prouse
Justin Webb Photo - Popular As: Webb
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Justin Webb Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 59 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: January 3, 1961
- Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
- Birthday: January 3,
Justin Webb Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 170 cm
- Weight: 70 kg
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Justin Webb Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Peter Woods
- Mother: Gloria Crocombe
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Sarah Gordon
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Sam) Daughter(s) (Martha and Clara)
Justin Webb Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Journalist
Justin Webb House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Justin Webb BBC Journalist Career
Justin Webb BBC Radio 4
Justin Webb started working in Northern Ireland for BBC Radio Ulster based in Belfast in 1984 when he joined the BBC as a graduate trainee. Before becoming a foreign affairs correspondent based in London and covering news around the world, he worked as a reporter for BBC Radio 4’s Today program. Justin Webb reported among others; the Gulf War and the war in Bosnia, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the first democratic elections in South Africa.
From 1992 to 1997, Webb was a BBC News presenter based in London and the main presenter of BBC One’s Breakfast News program. He also presented the BBC’s One and Six O’Clock News bulletins and presented BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight from 1997 to 1998. Justin Webb spent three years, from 1998, working as the BBC’s Europe correspondent based in Brussels.
During that time he reported on the politics surrounding Britain’s decision on whether to join the single currency, the workings of the European Commission and Parliament, and the enlargement of the European Union.
Justin Webb U.S.
Justin Webb moved to the United States in 2001, as the BBC’s chief Washington correspondent. Much of his time was spent on local Washington Radio, most notably, WAMU, a public radio station, on The Diane Rehm Show. In 2006 at a seminar on impartiality, Justin Webb raised eyebrows within the BBC when he claimed the corporation was anti-American and treated the US with “scorn and derision”, according to it “no moral weight”. Webb has also presented a Radio 4 series on anti-Americanism.
Justin Webb became North American Editor for BBC News in December 2007, a role newly created in time for the American presidential election of 2008 replacing Matt Frei who moved to present the new World News America bulletin. Webb has maintained a regularly updated blog on the BBC website since November 2007. Justin Webb returned to the UK to replace Edward Stourton in August 2009, on the Today program. He was succeeded by Mark Mardell and later, Jon Sopel.
Justin Webb Books
Besides being a journalist, Justin Webb is also a seasoned author. Among his works are:
- Letters from America: The Elections, 2008.
- Have A Nice Day: Behind The Cliches: Giving America Another Chance, 2008.
- Have A Nice Day: A Journey Through Obama’s America, 2009.
- Alistair Cooke’s Seasonal Letters From America, 2009.
- Notes on Them and Us: From the Mayflower to Obama – The British, the Americans, and the Special Essential Relationship, 2011.
- Coming to Terms with Type 1 Diabetes: One Family’s Story of Life After Diagnosis, 2013.
- Cheers, America: How an Englishman Learned to Love America, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Justin Webb
Who is Webb?
Webb is a British journalist who has served for the BBC since 1984. He is a former BBC North America Editor and the main co-presenter of BBC One’s Breakfast News program. Since August 2009, he has co-presented on BBC Radio 4, and also frequently writes for the Radio Times.
How old is Webb?
Webb was born on January 3, 1961, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. He is currently at the age of 59 as of 2020, and he always celebrates his birthday on January 3, every year.
How tall is Webb?
Webb is a well-known British journalist who stands at a height of 170 cm and weighs 70 kg.
Is Webb married?
In the early 2000s, Justin got married to his long-term girlfriend, Sarah Gordon. They moved to the United States together with their children, but later in August 2009, they returned to Britain and started living in Camberwell, South London.
How much is Webb worth?
Webb has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Where does Webb live?
Because of security reasons, Webb has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Webb dead or alive?
Webb is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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