Robert Peston

Robert Peston occupies a fascinating niche in British journalism. From business editor at the BBC to political editor at ITV with his own discussion show, he has built a brand on making finance and Westminster intelligible to ordinary viewers. His delivery style divides people, but I'd argue that's the price of having a genuine voice rather than a focus-grouped one. What I respect most is his nose for following the money and his willingness to write at book length. In an era of soundbites, his commitment to explanation feels almost old-fashioned, in the best way.

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Name (English)

Robert Peston

Name (Japanese)

ロバート・ペストン

Reading

ろばーと・ぺすとん

Born

April 25, 1960 (age 66)

Occupation

journalist / author / news presenter / blogger / biographer

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Rat

University

Balliol College

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• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Peston
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7348850

Tags

• journalist
• author
• news presenter

Last updated

October 19, 2026

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