Carol Kirkwood delivers final BBC weather forecast after 28 years
Carol Kirkwood delivers final BBC weather forecast after 28 years
Carol Kirkwood signs off with an emotional final forecast, ending a 28-year BBC weather run as colleagues honor her warmth and professionalism.
Carol Kirkwood delivered her final BBC weather forecast on Wednesday, 1 April, ending a 28-year run with the network. Viewers watched as she signed off with the same warm professionalism that has made her a familiar face in households across the country for decades.
Her departure marks a milestone for the BBC weather team, a moment many fans describe as the closing of a long and comforting era. Those who tune in each morning say her calm delivery helped start their day with a sense of reliability and familiarity, even on days when the forecast was less than sunny.
Kirkwood has often spoken of the North East with pride, describing it as a region that holds a special place in her heart. The farewell carries that sense of hometown warmth, reminding viewers of the personal connection she built with audiences over the years.
Colleagues and fans alike offered tributes as she reflected on a career that spanned nearly three decades. While the weather desk will continue with fresh faces, Kirkwood’s 28-year record leaves a lasting legacy in the way many people experience daily weather updates.
