BBC Icon Retires After 28 Years – Live Coverage
Carol Kirkwood is leaving the BBC after nearly 30 years with the corporation. She will present her final weather update on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday morning, 1 April 2026.
Final broadcast and reactions
Her last segment aired live on BBC Breakfast. Hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent expressed sadness during the farewell. During the show, she joked that she might stay on the sofa.
A highlights video celebrated 28 years of moments. Viewers found the farewell emotional.
Career milestones
Kirkwood, 63, joined the BBC Weather Centre in April 1998. She first broadcast on the BBC News channel before appearing regularly on BBC One.
She has been BBC Breakfast’s main weather presenter since 2010. Many viewers hailed her as a BBC icon as she retires after 28 years.
Announcement and statement
Kirkwood publicly revealed her decision in January 2026. She said it felt like the right moment to step away, but added the choice was not easy.
She thanked colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC Weather and programmes across the BBC. Filmogaz.com provided updates and highlighted her career moments.
Coverage and next steps
Live coverage of her farewell attracted attention online and on air. No successor was announced during the broadcast. BBC Breakfast ended at 9.30am on Wednesday morning, 1 April 2026.
