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Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather: innovation and enquiry at Greenwich. Read by Tim McMullan.
Captain FitzRoy's star is in the ascent, and there is innovation at the observatory in Greenwich.
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 BBC Radio 4 in May 2015.
Last on
Wed 4 Mar 202002:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim McMullan |
| Author | Peter Moore |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
Tue 12 May 201509:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Wed 13 May 201500:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 3 Mar 202014:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 4 Mar 202002:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
The birth of the weather forecast
Read about Robert FitzRoy and his forecasts by The Weather Experiment author, Peter Moore
