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Carol Kirkwood’s last forecast live: BBC Weather legend retires after almost 30 years years

Carol Kirkwood’s last forecast live: BBC Weather legend retires after almost 30 years years

Published by Daniella Wilson

Carol Kirkwood reveals when her final BBC Breakfast appearance will be Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter It might be April Fools’ Day, but Carol Kirkwood is actually leaving the BBC after almost 30 years – and it’s no prank. Kirkwood, 63, will be hosting her final weather update on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday morning (1 April), much to the sadness of viewers and hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent. The TV star told the BBC she “can’t believe this day has come”, having first announced the news in January. She called it “the right moment to step away” – but said her decision to leave wasn’t “an easy” one to make. “My job is something I’ve never taken for granted and I’ve loved every minute,” Kirkwood continued, adding: “From early starts and all manner of forecasts, I’ve shared it with incredible colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC …

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

Published by Daniella Wilson

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

Published by Sam Flores

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 …