Stormy Weather
4 Extra Debut. Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: 19th century naval officer, Robert FitzRoy. Read by Tim McMullan.
Peter Moore's lively account tells the story of the adventurous quest to understand the atmosphere.
Today we are never far from a weather forecast, but as meteorology evolved as a science in the 19th century, it was often controversial; reputations were made and destroyed, and bold men driven by their obsession with the laws of nature took death defying risks.
In the opening episode, the charismatic naval officer, Robert FitzRoy, confronts storms on the high seas.
Read by Tim McMullan.
Abridged by Sara Davies
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim McMullan |
| Author | Peter Moore |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
Mon 11 May 2015 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Tue 12 May 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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The birth of the weather forecast
Read about Robert FitzRoy and his forecasts by The Weather Experiment author, Peter Moore