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BBC presenter & political analyst

Justin Webb

Navigate political risk and media scrutiny with Justin Webb, speaker and BBC Today programme presenter. Justin works with organisations to understand political decision-making, international affairs, and public policy, delivering award-winning journalism insights from Washington DC and Brussels.

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Justin Webb, Speaker | BBC Radio 4 Today Host
Justin Webb

Justin Webb

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Justin Webb's biography

At a glance

  • Longest-serving presenter of BBC Radio 4 Today
  • Former BBC North America Editor and Washington correspondent
  • Political Journalist of the Year for Obama campaign coverage
Justin Webb is one of the most established figures in British broadcast journalism, best known as the longest serving presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and a leading interpreter of UK, European, and US politics for British audiences. Justin joined the BBC in 1984 as a graduate trainee and has since built a career spanning radio, television, and print. His reporting has taken him across the world, covering major historical moments including the Gulf War, the conflict in Bosnia, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and South Africa’s first democratic elections. He later became Europe Correspondent in Brussels during the introduction of the Euro and debates around EU enlargement, before spending eight years in Washington DC as the BBC’s chief correspondent and subsequently North America Editor. Alongside his broadcasting work, Justin is a regular columnist for The Times, Radio Times, and Unherd, and co-presents the Americast podcast, offering informed and accessible analysis of US politics and culture. His journalism has been recognised with honours including Political Journalist of the Year for his coverage of the Obama presidential campaign. A graduate of the London School of Economics in economics, Justin brings analytical depth to his work, combined with decades of frontline reporting. He regularly chairs discussions, interviews senior political figures, and contributes to public debates on media, democracy, and international affairs. Audiences gain clear insight into how political decisions are made, how the media interprets them, and how global events shape domestic policy. His perspective is particularly valuable to organisations navigating political risk, public scrutiny, or international engagement. Book Justin to bring authoritative analysis, seasoned moderation, and global perspective to your event.

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Why we recommend booking Justin

Justin Webb offers unrivalled insight into global politics and media, drawing on decades of frontline reporting and acclaimed analysis. Book Justin to ensure your event benefits from his authoritative perspective and engaging moderation.

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Testimonials

One of the most inspiring speeches we've ever heard.

Association of Colleges

His contribution was invaluable

KPMG

Justin was an excellent chair for our panel - he set exactly the right tone for the debate.

Alliance Manchester Business School

Alliance Manchester Business School

Featured Projects

Justin Webb - Notes On Them And Us book cover
Justin Webb - The Americast — podcast cover

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Email justin.webb@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Justin's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Justin Webb's speaking style like?
Justin Webb draws on decades of frontline reporting to frame political and international affairs through direct observation, structuring his sessions around the interplay between media interpretation and policy decision-making.
What topics does Justin Webb specialise in?
Justin Webb's sessions cover UK and US politics, international affairs, media interpretation of political events, and the relationship between global developments and domestic policy. He is the longest-serving presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today programme and was named Political Journalist of the Year for his coverage of the Obama presidential campaign.
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