Robert Peston
British journalist (born 1960)
Biography
Robert James Kenneth Peston (born 25 April 1960) is an English journalist, presenter, and author. He is the political editor of ITV News and presents the weekly political discussion programme Peston (formerly Peston on Sunday), alongside the political editor of The Guardian, Pippa Crerar. He was business editor of BBC News from 2006 to 2014 and its economics editor from 2014 to 2015. Peston became widely known for his reporting on the 2008 financial crisis, particularly his exclusive coverage of the Northern Rock crisis.
He founded the education charity Futures for All (formerly Speakers for Schools) and co-presents the Goalhanger podcast The Rest Is Money with Steph McGovern.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- British Broadcasting Corporation
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Siân Busby
- Children
- Max PestonSimon Peston
- Parents
- Maurice Peston, Baron PestonHelen Conroy
Quick answers about Robert Peston
- How old is Robert Peston?
- Robert Peston is 66 years old (born April 25, 1960).
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- Robert Peston was born on April 25, 1960.
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- Robert Peston's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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- Robert Peston is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- Robert Peston is known as journalist, author, news presenter, blogger.
- Who has Robert Peston been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Robert Peston's spouse is or was Siân Busby.
- How many children does Robert Peston have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of Robert Peston.
