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BBC Weather - Home... . Includes up to 14-days of hourly forecast information, warnings, maps, and the latest editorial analysis and videos from the BBC Weather Centre.Search for a location · Detailed map · Weather warnings · Manchester
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BBC Centenary: BBC Weather's most memorable momentsFeb 11, 2022 · BBC Weather made its debut with a radio broadcast on 14 November 1922. By 26 March 1923 the forecast had become a daily event. Although the ...
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Weather forecasting: past, present and future - BBCJul 29, 2024 · It's 75 years since the BBC's first regular television weather forecast hit the airwaves in July 1949. It was basic by modern standards, consisting of a hand- ...
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100 years of weather on the BBC - Google Arts & CultureBBC Television launched on 2 November 1936 and just the next day the first televised weather charts were shown. The charts were accompanied by a spoken ...
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BBC returns to Met Office weather forecasts - Broadband TV NewsJul 30, 2025 · The BBC has announced a new partnership with the Met Office, eight years after its relationship with the organisation ended.
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BBC Centenary: 100 years of weather on the BBCMar 24, 2023 · Sunday 26 March 2023 marks 100 years since the first dedicated weather bulletin went out live on the BBC.<|control11|><|separator|>
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BBC Weather at 70Former BBC News correspondent Nick Higham looks at 70 years of weather on BBC Television in this updated archive report, and speaks with veteran forecasters.
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Celebrating 65 years of TV weather forecasts - BBCJan 9, 2019 · George Cowling, a 32-year-old Met Office forecaster, made history when he stepped in front of the cameras to become the first BBC weather ...
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Barbara Edwards - The BBC's first women weather forecasterJan 8, 2014 · Barbara Edwards started giving the weather forecast on BBC Radio in 1970, moving into continuity announcing on BBC Radio 4 in 1972.
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BBC Weather shares archive forecasts on its 70th anniversaryJan 12, 2024 · 70 years later, BBC Weather has shared some of its archive to show how presenting styles and technology have changed over the years.
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Presenting a warm front: 60 years of the British TV weather forecastJan 10, 2014 · But the rubber magnets weren't abandoned until 1985 when the BBC took the plunge into computerised graphics directly linked to the forecast ...Missing: generated | Show results with:generated
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BBC Weather 1985 – 1996 - TVARKOn 18th February 1985 BBC Weather introduced state-of-the-art computer graphics made using a Quantel Paintbox and an Apple Macintosh computer.<|separator|>
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Press Office - Brighter outlook as BBC Weather goes 3DMay 14, 2005 · Weatherscape XT uses virtual reality technology to take real time data and translate it into 3D images, which automatically creates controls and ...Missing: 2005-2018 | Show results with:2005-2018
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BBC turns to Metra International for weather graphics makeoverApr 15, 2004 · Weatherscape XT reflects the latest technological advances in graphics presentation and combines it with leading-edge meteorological advances.
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What do colours on the BBC Weather maps mean?Jul 25, 2023 · Many of the changes to our weather graphics have been made to make our maps more accessible for people who have sight issues. We also use data ...Missing: blind 2010s
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Fact Check: British weather maps have changed for better accessibilityJul 22, 2022 · British weather maps over the years have been adapted to be more accessible for viewers, particularly those who live with colour blindness, ...Missing: 2010s | Show results with:2010s
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BBC weather map row heats up over confusing coloursMay 1, 2024 · The colour scheme was introduced in 2017, with the BBC at the time saying it was intended to help those with colour blindness.Missing: accessibility | Show results with:accessibility
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BBC overhauls on-air design with new type, focus on clarity - NCSJul 17, 2019 · At the center of the change is BBC Reith, the network's bespoke typeface commissioned from London firm Dalton Maag, which replaced Gill Sans.
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BBC Weather adopts BBC Reith font - Clean FeedJun 26, 2019 · BBC Weather today unveiled an updated TV graphics package. Nothing major – just a change of font, from Helvetica to BBC Reith.
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'Vast majority' of BBC weather presenters to continue after ...Aug 17, 2016 · The BBC says the "vast majority" of weather presenters will continue to as MeteoGroup is named as the Corporation's weather forecaster.
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GA-backed MeteoGroup to take over BBC weatherAug 18, 2016 · GA-backed MeteoGroup to take over BBC weather. The British broadcaster said the switch from the Met Office will save “millions of pounds”.
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MeteoGroup and DTN Join to Build Largest Private Weather CompanyNov 25, 2019 · DTN and MeteoGroup will merge, increasing company sustainability, investment in innovation and commitment to customers globally.Missing: DWD | Show results with:DWD
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Why weather forecasters often get it wrong - or appear to - BBCAug 5, 2025 · The BBC apologised for "an issue with some of the weather data from our forecast provider". The trouble with boiling down data. The biggest ...
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Great Storm 1987: The day 18 people were killed - BBCOct 14, 2017 · Fence and car crushed by trees in London. BBC Winds battered the south of England in what was the worst storm to hit the country since 1703.
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Michael Fish would not dismiss great storm of 1987 today, says Met ...Oct 11, 2017 · The great storm helped spur changes in the way the Met Office does its forecasting, including how it communicates severe weather warnings.
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BBC Weather forecast issues undermine credibilityOct 10, 2024 · BBC Weather is experiencing issues with its forecast data, with many online pages incorrectly suggesting locations around the world are facing 'hurricane force ...Missing: switch MeteoGroup trust
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Chris Fawkes - BBC WeatherSep 11, 2012 · Chris joined the Met Office in 2001 and is a fully qualified forecaster, having completed his Met Office forecaster qualifications in 2004.Missing: extreme | Show results with:extreme
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When will the rain stop? - BBC WeatherJul 22, 2025 · With rain and thunderstorms continuing, Chris Fawkes looks at how long the wet weather will last.<|separator|>
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Weather warnings: how do they work in the UK? - BBCThe Met Office issues colour-coded warnings to flag up potential severe weather events. Chris Fawkes explains the system.Missing: specialist | Show results with:specialist
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Weather presenter goes viral drumming to BBC News themeApr 15, 2020 · A BBC weatherman has caused a storm on social media after he finished his forecast and filmed himself playing the drums to the BBC News theme tune.
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Cute, cuddly and quite a dish ... goodbye to 30 years of Hurricane FishOct 7, 2004 · Mr Fish retires on his 60th birthday, the civil service ceiling imposed by the Meteorological Office, which has "lent" him to the BBC since he ...
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Rob McElwee, the longest serving BBC weatherman, goes off air as ...Oct 14, 2010 · The BBC's longest serving weatherman is to be taken off air as part of a Met Office cost-cutting exercise in which five presenters will move into back office ...Missing: exit date
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BBC Weather Symbols | Mike Afford MediaComplete sets of royalty free weather symbols. Comprehensive icon sets with up to 92 different weather conditions. Image and vector versions.
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World weather - BBCHeavy rain looks set to continue across parts of Europe and the US whilst parts of Australia see their warmest autumn. Darren Bett takes a look.
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