Rob Osborne is an award-winning TV presenter, political journalist and documentary host, best known for his work on ITV.

He has fronted prime-time current affairs programmes, presented documentaries on subjects including politics and the Royal Family, and is a familiar face explaining complex public issues to national audiences.

Alongside broadcast, Rob is increasingly in demand as a conference chair, panel host and public-facing presenter, trusted to guide high-profile conversations with authority, warmth and clarity.

Rob’s presenting style is shaped by years of working live on television.

As a journalist and documentary presenter, he is used to:

Holding senior figures to account with fairness and confidence

Navigating sensitive or polarising topics calmly

Making complex issues accessible without oversimplifying

Keeping audiences engaged while conversations remain focused and purposeful

Judges at national journalism awards have described his work as “thoughtful and refreshingly outside the box”, praising his ability to immediately connect with viewers - a skill he brings directly to the stage.

Rob is particularly experienced in presenting and moderating conversations around:

Politics and public life

Wales and Welsh Isssues

Society, identity and culture

The UK media

The Royal Family and constitutional issues

Leadership, trust and public engagement

This subject depth allows him to host events where credibility matters, while still keeping discussions inclusive, engaging and accessible.

Rob hosts and chairs a wide range of live events, including:

Conferences and leadership summits

Panel discussions and public debates

Awards ceremonies

Q&A sessions and audience-led conversations

He is experienced in both formal conference settings and more conversational public forums, bringing the authority of live television alongside an inclusive, engaging style.

Recent work includes hosting and appearing as both chair and panellist at the Hay Festival, as well as working with national organisations and charities such where tone, trust and clarity are essential.

Yes. Rob is available as a keynote speaker, particularly for events focused on politics, society, leadership, trust and the media.

His keynote talks draw on his experience as a political journalist and documentary presenter, offering audiences:

Insight into how power, politics and institutions really operate

Lessons from behind the scenes of television and public life

Thoughtful, accessible storytelling grounded in real-world experience

Keynotes can be delivered as:

A standalone opening or closing address

A keynote followed by Q&A

An interview-led keynote format

All talks are tailored to the audience and tone of the event.

Rob has interviewed leading figures from politics, culture and public life, including Sir Keir Starmer, Tony Blair, Nigel Farage, Ant and Dec, and Dame Shirley Bassey.

He remains an active broadcast presenter and interviewer, regularly delivering high-pressure, on-the-record interviews for television. That live, editorial experience keeps his questioning sharp — whether he’s interviewing someone on camera or chairing a conversation on stage.