Bob Warman: how to watch ITV special ‘Mr Midlands’ and who’s in it?

ITV Central’s legendary presenter Bob Warman has retired from his role after almost 50 years on our television screens.

Warman, who was born in Walsall, has spent most of his television career at ATV and Central, presenting regional news programmes. He has presented ITV News Central since 2009, and he also presents the later sub-regional edition of Central Tonight from Monday to Wednesday.

Along with Sameena Ali-Khan, he has presented ITV’s Evening News programme for 13 years.The much-loved presenter hosted his last edition of the show on Monday, 4 July 2022. Steve Clamp will be taking over from Mr Warman, alongside Sameena Ali-Khan.

What’s the Bob Warman TV special about?

A television special, called Bob Warman: Mr Midlands, aired on ITV on Monday night (4 July) at 10:45pm.

The 22-minute programme featured colleagues and celebrities and looking back at his illustrious career at ITV News Central.

The programme looks back at Bob’s time as a television reporter, highlighting some of the biggets stories he covered, including the Birmingham pub bombings.

Who features in the programme?

A host of big names, including presenter Chris Tarant, actor Adil Ray, former Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson and Black Sabbath’s Tommy Iommi all pay tribute to Bob in the special.

Can I still watch the special?

The show is currently available to watch on ITV iplayer.

Click here to watch the show.

What did Bob say on his final show?

Speaking on his final programme, on Monday night, Bob said: “So this is it. My final programme after more than 50 years broadcasting in the Midlands.

“Since I announced I was leaving three months ago, I’ve received hundreds of emails andletters wishing me well for the future, and thanking me for being ‘part of the household’ forso many years. Now it’s my turn to show gratitude.

“I’ve been so lucky to be in a job which is more a paid hobby, never having to face theMonday morning blues and welcoming every day with a varied agenda.

“And I’ve been very fortunate to be in the company of talented colleagues.

“Television is a collaborative business where we each rely on the other – directors, producers, editors, presenters, reporters, camera persons, sound and lighting engineers and graphic designers.

“All of them have an important role in crafting the best possible programme day in, day out.

“And just as the news changes, so over time does the technology that brings the programme to air.

“I’m very grateful to ITV for giving me that role, and my thanks go to our loyal audience.

“I know that Steve Clamp will appreciate that loyalty when he takes over from me and I wishhim well in the best job in the best region!”

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