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Prognostications and Forecasts
Episode 5 of 5
Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: Robert FitzRoy and weather forecasting. Read by Tim McMullan.
The first forecasts prove controversial among the scientific community, and Robert FitzRoy's reputation is threatened.
Peter Moore's vivid account of the 19th century quest to understand the weather.
Concluded by Tim McMullan.
Abridged by Sara Davies
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2015.
Last on
Sat 7 Mar 2020
02:45
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim McMullan |
| Author | Peter Moore |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
Fri 15 May 2015 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Sat 16 May 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 6 Mar 2020 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 7 Mar 2020 02:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
The birth of the weather forecast
Read about Robert FitzRoy and his forecasts by The Weather Experiment author, Peter Moore