{{Short description|British radio presenter (born 1971)}} {{BLP sources|date=January 2026}} '''Elliott Webb''' (born 15 April 1971 in [[Worcester, England|Worcester]]) is an English radio presenter.
== Early career ==
Webb started his career in 1989 at [[Radio Wyvern]] in Worcester where he presented the evening show. From there he briefly presented the late night show at [[Severn Sound]] in Gloucester and then moved to [[MFM 103.4]] to present evenings again.
In 1991 he moved to Bradford to work at the newly re-launched [[The Pulse of West Yorkshire|Pulse of West Yorkshire]]. He hosted various shows until he took over presenting duties for Breakfast with co-host [[Debbie Lindley]] until his departure in 1996.
More early starts followed with his move to [[Galaxy 101]] in Bristol which had recently been acquired by [[Chrysalis Radio]]. As part of a major revamp for the station Webb hosted the Breakfast Show with Sally Bailey until March 1997.
== BRMB ==
In April 1997 Webb moved to [[BRMB]], Birmingham to present the evening show and provide holiday cover for the then breakfast host, [[Les Ross]]. It was during one of these cover periods in 1999 that Webb hosted the notorious [[Two Strangers and a Wedding]] contest<ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/262403.stm] Two Strangers and a Wedding</ref> where people competed to win the chance to marry a complete stranger. Carla Germaine and Greg Cordell<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brmb.co.uk/Article.asp?id=160316 |title=Where are they now? - BRMB |accessdate=2010-02-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927230037/http://www.brmb.co.uk/Article.asp?id=160316 |archivedate=2007-09-27 }} Carla & Greg - Where are they now?</ref> were the chosen couple who tied the knot having met only minutes before. The contest received condemnation<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/birmingham-post-england-the/mi_7996/is_1999_April_15/strangers-wedding-strangers-brmbs-blind/ai_n36037365/] couple were like lambs to the slaughter</ref> from many but generated worldwide publicity for the station. It was later the subject of two networked [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] documentaries and gained much press coverage.
Webb eventually took over the breakfast show full-time following the departure of Ross in 2002. After 12 years, Webb was axed from BRMB in October 2009 following the purchase of the station by new owner [[Orion Media]].<ref>[http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/10/06/brmb-radio-star-elliott-webb-axed-97319-24862701/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315021224/http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/10/06/brmb-radio-star-elliott-webb-axed-97319-24862701/|date=2010-03-15}} BRMB radio star Elliott Webb leaves</ref>
==Hit40UK and 95.8 Capital FM==
In 2003 Webb covered presenting duties for the nationally broadcast chart show [[Hit40UK]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2003/nov/11/radio.commercialradio] Commercial chart pins hopes on switch</ref> He has also presented the [[Capital (radio network)|Capital FM]] produced and networked weekly entertainment show ''Seven'' and the Capital FM weekend breakfast show.
==Current radio work==
Since leaving BRMB, Webb has been working as a freelance presenter for a variety of BBC and commercial stations. Regular shows include weekday mid-mornings on [[BBC Hereford & Worcester]] and Sunday afternoon on [[Heart Gloucestershire]]. He also covers shows on [[BBC Radio WM]], [[BBC Radio Shropshire]] and [[BBC CWR]]. From 3 November 2014, Webb hosted the breakfast show full-time with Toni McDonald following the departure of [[Howard Bentham]] on BBC Hereford and Worcester. Webb currently hosts the Daytime show on BBC Hereford and Worcester, with his producers Kalpana Boodhoo and Charlotte Broadbent. A most recent project involved Webb attempting to brew his own cider with apples and pears from the station's car park.
== Television ==
Webb has presented and contributed to a wide variety of TV shows throughout his career. These include regional news bulletins for Yorkshire Television's [[Calendar (News)|''Calendar'']], ''Two Strangers and a Wedding'' documentaries for ITV, ''The Home Health Show'' for [[Discovery Home & Health|Discovery Home and Health]], ''The Last Word'' for ITV Central and the weekly studio debate show ''Central Extra'' also for ITV Central.
==''Flaps'' podcast==
Along with former BRMB producer Mark Newman, Webb is a presenter and producer of the award-winning ''Flaps'' podcast which discusses topics of interest to private and general aviation pilots. He was also a holder of a [[Private Pilot Licence|private pilot licence]], which has now lapsed.
== Awards ==
*2011 Sony Radio Awards - Best Internet Programme - Bronze<ref>[http://www.radioawards.org/winners/2011/programme-awards/best-internet-programme/] Best Internet Programme</ref> *2007 Sony Radio Awards - The Interactive Programme Award - Silver<ref>[http://www.radioawards.org/winners/?awid=77&awname=The+Interactive+Programme+Award&year=2007] The Interactive Programme Award</ref> * 2006 GCap Media Awards - Best Interactive Bit * 2005 New York Radio Festival - Best Music/Personality Show - Silver<ref>[http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=3,1&compcode=RP] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217034601/http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=3%2C1&compcode=RP|date=2009-12-17}} NY Awards</ref> * 2005 New York Radio Festival - Best Comedy/Humour Personality - Bronze<ref>[http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=3,1&compcode=RP] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217034601/http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=3%2C1&compcode=RP|date=2009-12-17}} NY Awards</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
== External links == * [http://www.elliottwebb.co.uk/ elliottwebb.co.uk] * [http://www.flapspodcast.com/ Flaps Podcast]
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