Robin Day Biography

Sir Robin Day was a notable British presenter and political broadcaster. He was one of the finest presenters and interviewers of his time and was famous throughout Britain for his straightforward, coarse and blunt way to interview major political figures, so as they feel responsible and answerable towards the general public. He also made a mark in the television industry and made television a viable source of current political affairs. His curt interviewing style, his heavy-rimmed glasses, and trademark spotted tie or bow tie, made him into an icon on the television. He started off as a radio presenter on different channels of BBC Radio and later on moved to television. He was knighted in the early eighties for his services in the field of public broadcasting. Day was not only a presenter; he was also a writer and wrote two autobiographies on his life as a broadcaster—‘Day by Day’ and ‘Grand Inquisitor’. Because of the respect that Day received from the public for his role in making the politicians come on the microphone and be answerable, he himself contested in 1959 General Elections but unfortunately could not win.