BBC Breakfast viewers were treated to an unexpected moment of entertainment this morning when weather presenter Carol Kirkwood's forecast was disrupted by a technical glitch. The 56-year-old meteorologist was reporting live from RHS Garden Wisley when her audio became crackly and almost inaudible, leading to a flurry of amused comments on social media.
As the camera panned across marigold fields, Kirkwood struggled to be heard over background noise, including traffic from the nearby A3. Despite the issue, she continued professionally, delivering the forecast of sunshine and showers. Viewers took to Twitter to share their delight, with one remarking: 'Carol Kirkwood in Wisley drowned out by the constant drone of A3 traffic. Really don’t miss the southeast.'
The blunder came a day after co-host Naga Munchetty faced criticism for mispronouncing the name of Welsh singer Elan Perry during an interview. Munchetty, 43, was accused of placing undue stress on the letter 'E', prompting viewers to urge the BBC to learn correct pronunciation.
Kirkwood, a Scottish-born broadcaster, has been a familiar face on BBC weather reports for over two decades. She joined the BBC's secretarial reserve after university and later worked for BBC Radio Scotland, Radio 2, and Radio 4. In 2015, she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, finishing 10th with partner Pasha Kovalev.
Despite the technical hiccup, many viewers appreciated the cooler weather Kirkwood described, following a period of intense heat. One fan wrote: 'Morning Carol nice to see some rain too xxx', while another thanked her for 'the great explanation of uncertainty in the forecast'.
