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Carol Kirkwood Leaves BBC After 28 Years, Plans New Chapter

1/27/2026

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Carol Kirkwood, a presenter for the British Broadcasting Corporation's BBC Weather Centre, announced her departure from the BBC after 28 years, with the move taking effect in April 2026.
The announcement on BBC Breakfast, delivered in a tearful moment, revealed that Carol Kirkwood plans to spend time with her husband and pursue writing.
Carol Kirkwood joined the BBC Weather Centre in 1998 and became the main weather presenter in 2010.

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Carol Kirkwood, a presenter for the British Broadcasting Corporation's BBC Weather Centre, announced her departure from the BBC after 28 years, with the move taking effect in April 2026.
The announcement on BBC Breakfast, delivered in a tearful moment, revealed that Carol Kirkwood plans to spend time with her husband and pursue writing.
Carol Kirkwood joined the BBC Weather Centre in 1998 and became the main weather presenter in 2010.