David Braine
David Braine was born in London and educated in Somerset.
He went on to graduate from university with a BSC Hons 2:1 degree in Meteorology and Oceanography. In 1987 he joined the Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm) as a Lieutenant initially to learn to navigate helicopters and then as an environmental expert and instructor. David still serves in the reserves as a Lieutenant Commander based at Royal Navy Air Station Yeovilton.
After leaving the Royal Navy, David joined the Meteorological Office in 1995 and became a member of the BBC's team of presenters. David went on to become one of the best-known BBC forecasters, appearing on all the main television channels and on BBC Radio.
David has been working for BBC Channel Islands since 2002 and is married to BBC reporter and presenter Julia Peet.
