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Shipwreck and Storm Warnings
Episode 3 of 5
Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: tragedy and innovative storm warnings. Read by Tim McMullan.
Peril on the high seas leads Robert FitzRoy to devise an innovative storm warning system.
Peter Moore's lively account tells the story of the adventurous 19th century quest to understand the weather.
Read by Tim McMullan.
Abridged by Sara Davies
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2015.
Last on
Thu 5 Mar 2020
02:45
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim McMullan |
| Author | Peter Moore |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
Wed 13 May 2015 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Thu 14 May 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 4 Mar 2020 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 5 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