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Inside Carol Kirkwood’s retirement away from the BBC with husband of 2 years

Inside Carol Kirkwood’s retirement away from the BBC with husband of 2 years

TV viewers have woken up to Carol Kirkwood‘s warm, sunny presence on BBC Breakfast for the last 28 years, and now her final day as the programme’s much-loved weather presenter has arrived. Carol, 63, first joined the BBC in April 1998 and has since established herself as a beloved member of the presenting line-up. © BBCShe’s been working at the BBC since 1998 After nearly three decades delivering the forecast, she announced in January that she would be stepping away, thanking viewers for their unwavering support over the years. Ahead of her final show on Wednesday 1 April, we’re taking a look at Carol’s life after her BBC retirement, which she plans to spend with her husband of just over two years, Steve Randall. WATCH: Carol Kirkwood lost for words after receiving ‘special gift’ before final BBC Breakfast appearance What will Carol do after her BBC retirement? First things first, there’s one question Carol has been asked many times since announcing her departure: what will top her agenda on her first day of freedom? “First …

Carol Kirkwood’s life of retirement away from the BBC with husband of 2 years

Carol Kirkwood’s life of retirement away from the BBC with husband of 2 years

TV viewers have woken up to Carol Kirkwood‘s warm, sunny presence on BBC Breakfast for the last 28 years, and now her final day as the programme’s much-loved weather presenter has arrived. Carol, 63, first joined the BBC in April 1998 and has since established herself as a beloved member of the presenting line-up. She’s been working at the BBC since 1998 (BBC) After nearly three decades delivering the forecast, she announced in January that she would be stepping away, thanking viewers for their unwavering support over the years. Ahead of her final show on Wednesday 1 April, we’re taking a look at Carol’s life after her BBC retirement, which she plans to spend with her husband of just over two years, Steve Randall. What will Carol do after her BBC retirement? First things first, there’s one question Carol has been asked many times since announcing her departure: what will top her agenda on her first day of freedom? “First thing I’m doing? That alarm clock, straight out!” Carol said. After that, she revealed she’s …

Who is Carol Kirkwood as the presenter walks away from the BBC after 25 years

Who is Carol Kirkwood as the presenter walks away from the BBC after 25 years

She said although it was “hard” making the decision she feels it is the right one to take a step back. Speaking on camera, she said: “It’s been an absolute privilege to bring you the weather every day. My job is something I’ve never taken for granted and I’ve loved every minute. “From early starts and all manner of forecasts, I’ve shared it with incredible colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC Weather and programmes across the BBC. I’d like to thank them for their support and friendship which has meant the world. “And to those watching and listening at home – thank you for all the kindness you have shown me over the years, being part of your mornings has been a joy. This hasn’t been an easy decision to make, but it feels like the right moment to step away. I’ll carry with me the most wonderful memories.” “From major national moments to the everyday forecasts that are such an important part of our audiences’ lives, she has set the gold standard for our accurate, …

Carol Kirkwood Tearfully Announces BBC Breakfast Exit Live On Air

Carol Kirkwood Tearfully Announces BBC Breakfast Exit Live On Air

BBC Breakfast staple Carol Kirkwood has announced that she is stepping down from the show after more than 25 years as its resident weather presenter. On Tuesday morning, a tearful Carol told Sally Nugent and Jon Kay: “I am going to be leaving. It’s really hard for me to say this because I love my job, I love all of you guys, my Weather colleagues, every department I’ve worked with and, of course, all the viewers I’ve been so engaged with for many years, but it’s great! I don’t want to be coming in with a zimmerframe like, ‘I can’t reach the northern isles anymore!’.” When Sally joked that the “outlook for you is sunshine all the way”, Carol beamed: “I’m going to be spending more time with Steve, my gorgeous husband. We only got married a couple of years ago and we’re ships that pass in the night, so I’m so looking forward to doing that. “I’ve still got my books, I’ve got a few other bits and pieces, I want to travel as …