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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Casey Cooper-Fiske

BBC legend bids emotional farewell to viewers after final broadcast

  • BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood made her final appearance on the show after 28 years.
  • The 63-year-old thanked viewers for their trust and for welcoming her into their homes over nearly three decades.
  • She received congratulatory messages from friends and celebrities, including Sue Barker, Bryan Adams, and Vicky McClure.
  • Kirkwood expressed gratitude to her colleagues, both past and present, for the friendships she has made.
  • She announced plans for a new chapter, including spending more time with her husband, Steve, and enjoying the luxury of watching the weather rather than presenting it.

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