"Simon S" wrote in message
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"Ron Button" wrote in message
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Did anybody hear Ronie Corbett pretending to do the weather again this
morning on radio, ? what a laugh.
Outlook rather cold ,portions of the country getting a dusting of snow
like
the Highlands of Scotland getting up to 15 cms .
I think they should get Ronnie Barker back too,at least he could put it
to
music as well.....


RonB
Unbeleivably they gave him the Country File slot. Not only did he
obviously have little idea of what he was talking about, but he also
kept looking up into the corner


As this was Dan's first attempt at this, I think he was watching the clock
(too obviously though). Despite this he still managed to overrun and get
cut off in mid sentence at the end (although I think this was just his
handover to John Craven). Not very professional, even if Dan had been chosen
for his presentation abilities ;-)

and sounding like he had lost he
place. In the end the only information I got from him was I should get
a parker and wear mittens!

Why let what used to be the most detailed forecast on TV be let down
in this way. There are still some farmers, growers and walkers who
rely on this to plan their week.

Yes - this is still an important forecast, despite the on-line alternatives,
which are *not* readily available to all. It deserves protection from those
who do not present it appropriately, as happened today. The BBC are dumbing
forecasts down generally, but this one should remain sacrosanct from the
"wear a warm winter coat or parka, buy an umbrella and its going to be
Brrrrr Shiver Cold in the East but I'm going to ignore that obvious feature
on the chart behind me, 'cos I want to try to entertain you instead"
brigade.

Earlier in the week on Radio 4, John Ketley and Francis Wilson had some very
sensible and relevant things to say about the accuracy, content, style,
purpose and overdramatisation of weather forecasts in the media and
elsewhere. (Referred to elsewhere in this NG - the link is:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/progs/listenagain.shtml
and look for "The Message" to listen again - the relevant part is the middle
package in a half hour programme, if you get the opportunity to listen.