Daniel Corbett Appreciation Society

[ChrisJB]

As far as I am concerned, Dan Corbett is the best weather forecaster of all time. Obviously loves weather and works the maps like a maestro. Helen Willets and Rob McElwie (spelling?) I quite like too.

Does anyone else have any particular favourite forecasters (current or past)?

Regards, Chris

[Mr Mag00]

ulrika-ka-ka-ka-ka-ka!

[ChrisJB]

Gordon Bennett! I forgot about her!

Regards, Chris

[Pete Collins]

My favourite by a country mile is Carol Kirkwood - although, to be honest, I'm not 100% sure its purely for her weather-presenting skills!

[Surrey Snow]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

As far as I am concerned, Dan Corbett is the best weather forecaster of all time. Obviously loves weather and works the maps like a maestro.

I have to agree

"we are not worthy"

The bloke is a legend in my book.

SS

[Stewy]

Originally Posted by Surrey Snow

I have to agree

"we are not worthy"

The bloke is a legend in my book.

SS

Yep, "That's the weather.................for now" and then he does that point!

[Stewy]

Quite like Georgie too.

BBC - Press Office - Georgie Palmer joins South Today

[scholesy]

theres a cheeky Yorkshire scamp called Paul Hudson does weather on BBC regional news. well funny.

Wincie Willis - gotta love that 80's hair.

Disliked Bill 'I dont care if it p****s down on the North as long we're ok' Giles.

How hard can it be anyhow?????

[Dogrose]

When I lived in Somerset I always liked the Tony Target, the Bristol BBC weather man. He always mentioned interesting facts including astronomical events like the Leonids or auroras, comets etc.

[ChrisJB]

Good ol' D.C was in fine form after the six o' clock news this evening. Likening the rain to an inflating balloon. He even threw in a nice little sound effect. Marvellous.

Regards, Chris

[Jim Ford]

No contest - the sun is always shining when Lara Lewington does the weather on Chanel 5!

Jim

[wildherbalian85]

Rob McElwie - the way he often leaves you on a cliffhanger, especially when there is cold, hot, thundery weather on the way.... it will be like "signs of a change..mmmm.. well we will have to wait and see" (said with a cheeky grin, as if he knows something)

[LynM]

David Braine on the Beeb's Spotlight programme ticks most of the boxes. Accurate, well presented information with a mix of humour and seriousness. When lovely, cuddly Craig Rich retired, I wondered how he could be replaced, but David has slipped in to the role with consummate ease.

I am a fan!

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by wildherbalian85

Rob McElwie - the way he often leaves you on a cliffhanger, especially when there is cold, hot, thundery weather on the way.... it will be like "signs of a change..mmmm.. well we will have to wait and see" (said with a cheeky grin, as if he knows something)

I like Rob too. I'd say he's my second favourite.
D.C has now become a kind of lifestyle guru for me. If he says it's a good day for a picnic, then I go out for a picnic. If he says I need to take my mittens out with me, then I take my mittens out with me, etc.
Life has become far less complicated since I started following Dan's advice.

Regards, Chris

[ChrisJB]

Has anyone seen good ol' DC on the cyclops lately? I can't remember seeing him for ages. I'm struggling getting through the days of late, without his pearls of wisdom.

Regards, Chris

[sunnydale]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

Has anyone seen good ol' DC on the cyclops lately? I can't remember seeing him for ages. I'm struggling getting through the days of late, without his pearls of wisdom.

Regards, Chris

I'm a Dan fan too and was just thinking yesterday that he's not been around lately

Hope he's not lost in transition to another channel

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by sunnydale

I'm a Dan fan too and was just thinking yesterday that he's not been around lately

Hope he's not lost in transition to another channel

Thanks for the update Sunnydale. That's my mission now, to track him down.

Regards, Chris

[PMG]

You will get a reputation Chris - for stalking

There is a weather presenter who at present is thoroughly getting on my wick - I'm not going to name names cos thats not fair - but this persons way of speaking, how they describe the weather (one of the 'spits and spots' brigade) just gets on my pip I've got to the stage where its so annoying I cannot assimilate the weather at all - so I walk off now without the information! To be fair its a personality thing - plenty of people would probably find my strong accent and friendliness irritating - but thats what I'm trying to say - a presenter shouldn't be bigger than the thing they present......... and they should be presentable, well dressed and groomed and pleasantly spoken....... little affectations like Caroles shortwinded, breathy voice (too many cigs Carole!) and sparkly gloves and scarves, and Sians waving left-hand with fingers straight and thumb stuck out at an angle on the end of that supple wrist, Carole Gosneys playing back and too with the remote ........... (sad innit that I notice) these are all things that are almost endearing ..........

....... and err how have I gone off topic?? Well its Diane Oxbury for me

Pauline

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by Stewy

Yep, "That's the weather.................for now" and then he does that point!

Lol Yep I love his presentation always wonder what he will say. He's a joy to watch whatever the weather

[Stewy]

I've not seen him for a while either, here's a bit of background info on the fella.

BBC - Weather Centre - About BBC Weather - Biographies - Daniel Corbett

[tufftie]

He is very enthusiastic. There used to be another enthusiastic one in the South East - Caddy I think?

[PMG]

Originally Posted by Stewy

I've not seen him for a while either, here's a bit of background info on the fella.

BBC - Weather Centre - About BBC Weather - Biographies - Daniel Corbett

With the way he's bounced back and to from here and America - one wonders whether he's had a better offer over the pond - again!

Pauline

[Jim Ford]

Can we talk about the fragrant Lara Lewington now, please!

Jim

[tameblackbirds]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

Can we talk about the fragrant Lara Lewington now, please!

Jim

and i thought you only hd eyes for christine jim Lol

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by PMG

You will get a reputation Chris - for stalking

There is a weather presenter who at present is thoroughly getting on my wick - I'm not going to name names cos thats not fair - but this persons way of speaking, how they describe the weather (one of the 'spits and spots' brigade) just gets on my pip I've got to the stage where its so annoying I cannot assimilate the weather at all - so I walk off now without the information! To be fair its a personality thing - plenty of people would probably find my strong accent and friendliness irritating - but thats what I'm trying to say - a presenter shouldn't be bigger than the thing they present......... and they should be presentable, well dressed and groomed and pleasantly spoken....... little affectations like Caroles shortwinded, breathy voice (too many cigs Carole!) and sparkly gloves and scarves, and Sians waving left-hand with fingers straight and thumb stuck out at an angle on the end of that supple wrist, Carole Gosneys playing back and too with the remote ........... (sad innit that I notice) these are all things that are almost endearing ..........

....... and err how have I gone off topic?? Well its Diane Oxbury for me

Pauline

Diane leaves me sooo cold. She's too full of herself for me and I don't like the way she speaks to lovely Gordon (isn't he such a nice man?). I have a lot of time for Eno because of her off the wall frocks. And Heather is rather nice too.
DC UPDATE: Someone told me today that he was on the six o' clock news one evening this week.....phew! I hope he was talking about a two legged spinning octopus, mittens, blue plasticine and other stuff of that ilk.

http://kirsty.typepad.com/ttwfn/ Get a load of this I've just found! I'm so happy!

Regards, Chris