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| birthplace = [[Morar]], [[Invernessshire]], [[Scotland]], [[UK]] |
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'''Carol Kirkwood''' (born [[29 May]] [[1960]]), is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[weather presenter]] for the [[BBC]]. |
'''Carol Kirkwood''' (born [[29 May]] [[1960]]), is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[weather presenter]] for the [[BBC]]. |
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Born in [[Morar]], [[Inverness-shire]] |
Born one of eight children to a parents who ran a [[hotel]] in [[Morar]], [[Inverness-shire]]; she was a [[Girl Guide]].<ref name="GG1">{{citeweb|url=http://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/information/info_interview_kirkwood.htm|title=Interview with Carol Kirkwood|publisher=Girl Guide Association|accessdate=2008-01-05}}</ref> Kirkwood gained a [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in [[commerce]] from [[Napier University]] in [[Edinburgh]]. |
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After graduation, Kirkwood joined the BBC's Secretarial Reserve in [[London]], and after a series of internal moves presented short slots on [[BBC Radio Scotland]], and then [[BBC Radio 2]] and [[BBC Radio 4]]. Leaving to follow her husband's career, she worked in recruitment, marketing, training and general management in various locations around the [[United Kingdom]].<ref name="GG1"/> |
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After her husbands career returnd to London, Kirkwood rejoined the BBC, before joining the new UK operation of ''[[The Weather Channel]].'' After TWC closed down, Kirkwood rejoined the BBC as a weather presenter on [[BBC News 24]]. She now regularly appears on [[BBC One]], [[BBC News 24]], [[BBC World]] and [[BBCi]]. She is one of the main weather presenters on [[BBC Breakfast]], simulcast by both channels until 08:30 weekdays, presenting alternate fortnights with [[Louise Lear]]; she also makes occasional appearances presenting weather on the [[BBC Six O'Clock News]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 2005, 2006 and 2007 Kirkwood has also presented live forecasts as part of the BBC's coverage of the [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]] Tennis Championships, sharing these duties with [[Dan Corbett]] and [[Susan Powell]]. She won the [[Television and Radio Industries Club|TRIC]] award for best TV Weather Presenter in 2003, beating [[Michael Fish]] and [[ITV]]'s [[Siân Lloyd]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 2005, 2006 and 2007 Kirkwood has also presented live forecasts as part of the BBC's coverage of the [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]] Tennis Championships, sharing these duties with [[Dan Corbett]] and [[Susan Powell]]. She won the [[Television and Radio Industries Club|TRIC]] award for best TV Weather Presenter in 2003, beating [[Michael Fish]] and [[ITV]]'s [[Siân Lloyd]].<ref name="GG1"/> |
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Married, Kirkwood lives in [[Berkshire]],<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/columnists/columnists.html?in_article_id=462907&in_page_id=1772&in_author_id=230|title=Will new Ascot be a favourite?|publisher=Daily Mail|date=19 June 2007|accessdate=2008-01-05}}</ref> and enjoys reading, singing, dancing, fast cars, travelling and fishing. |
Married, Kirkwood lives in [[Berkshire]],<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/columnists/columnists.html?in_article_id=462907&in_page_id=1772&in_author_id=230|title=Will new Ascot be a favourite?|publisher=Daily Mail|date=19 June 2007|accessdate=2008-01-05}}</ref> and enjoys reading, singing, dancing, fast cars, travelling and fishing. |
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Carol Kirkwood | |
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| Born | Carol MacKellaig |
| Occupation | Presenter |
| Years active | 2004-present |
Carol Kirkwood (born 29 May 1960), is a Scottish weather presenter for the BBC.
Born one of eight children to a parents who ran a hotel in Morar, Inverness-shire; she was a Girl Guide.[1] Kirkwood gained a BA in commerce from Napier University in Edinburgh.
After graduation, Kirkwood joined the BBC's Secretarial Reserve in London, and after a series of internal moves presented short slots on BBC Radio Scotland, and then BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4. Leaving to follow her husband's career, she worked in recruitment, marketing, training and general management in various locations around the United Kingdom.[1]
After her husbands career returnd to London, Kirkwood rejoined the BBC, before joining the new UK operation of The Weather Channel. After TWC closed down, Kirkwood rejoined the BBC as a weather presenter on BBC News 24. She now regularly appears on BBC One, BBC News 24, BBC World and BBCi. She is one of the main weather presenters on BBC Breakfast, simulcast by both channels until 08:30 weekdays, presenting alternate fortnights with Louise Lear; she also makes occasional appearances presenting weather on the BBC Six O'Clock News.
In 2005, 2006 and 2007 Kirkwood has also presented live forecasts as part of the BBC's coverage of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, sharing these duties with Dan Corbett and Susan Powell. She won the TRIC award for best TV Weather Presenter in 2003, beating Michael Fish and ITV's Siân Lloyd.[1]
Married, Kirkwood lives in Berkshire,[2] and enjoys reading, singing, dancing, fast cars, travelling and fishing.
References
- ^ a b c "Interview with Carol Kirkwood". Girl Guide Association. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
- ^ "Will new Ascot be a favourite?". Daily Mail. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
External links
- Carol Kirkwood Biography BBC Weather Website
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