Colin Youngs wrote:
Tudor Hughes wrote in message
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:It would be
:interesting to know what techniques are used in comparable European
:countries, and how much time is allocated to weather on their media.

Two examples from this evening thanks to Brussels' cable TV system

ARD - German TV Channel 1 - Voiceover presentation lasting 1 minute.

Brief description of current synoptic situation over map of Europe with
stylised isobars, fronts and satpic animation. Forecast for tonight and
then tomorrow with map of Germany and surrounding area displayed - clouds
animation and symbols to match the words. Map of Germany with expected
max. temps and colour shading. Outlook for the next 3 days - panels
side-by-side with symbols, including flashing lightning, and forecast
max./min. temps.

Nederland 1 - Dutch TV Channel 1 - Presented by meteorologist and lasting 2
minutes.

Map of Europe with satpic animations. Description of today's hot weather -
30°C in places - against background film of people on the beach at
Scheveningen and traffic queues of German tourists heading for the Dutch
coast. Map of the Netherlands and surrounding area with rainfall radar
animation for today. Forecast maps with symbols and temperatures for
tonight and then tomorrow. Forecast given by presenter - brisk but sober
and orderly style. Outlook for the next 3 days - panels with symbols and
temperatures.

Colin Youngs
Brussels

Thanks very much for that, Colin. The impression I get is one
of seriousness rather than entertainment, which is certainly a good
thing, but that the actual content is not what we on USW would call
brilliant, but maybe not too bad.
Thanks again,

Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.