ITV's Bob Warman Appointed MBE

Bob Warman, Presenter at ITV Central, has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday Honours list, receiving the honour for his services to Broadcasting and Journalism in the West Midlands.

Bob Warman, Presenter at ITV Central, has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours list, receiving the honour for his services to Broadcasting and Journalism in the West Midlands.

Bob said: "This award is a great honour for me personally and has come as something of a surprise. I've been very fortunate to do the job I have in broadcasting - it's a real privilege - and any success I can claim is largely due to the considerable skill and support of my colleagues both on and off screen. Live television is such a collaborative process and I share the award with my colleagues, certainly in spirit."

Bob, at 75 years old, is not only one of the most recognisable faces in broadcasting in the Midlands but is one of the world’s longest standing television presenters, having fronted ITV Central News for 49 years before recently announcing his upcoming retirement.

Liz Hannam, head of news for ITV Central, said: "After almost half a century fronting our flagship programme, it's fair to say Bob has covered some of the biggest stories in the UK over the years. As well as his long and decorated career as a journalist, he is known in the newsroom as a modest, approachable presenter who is only too happy to share his wealth of knowledge and experience with anyone who asks. I can't think of any better way to mark his achievements, or a better person to be honoured by the Queen."

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