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The probate researchers solve a 20-year-old case and reveal the story of a pilot who died in the final days of the Second World War. Plus, retired weather presenter Michael Fish discovers his family history and learns he is the heir to an unclaimed estate
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Michael Fish
(Contributor)
Matthew Gordon
(Executive producer)
John Widdup
(Series editor)
Liz Robinson
(Series producer)
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Did You Know..
Michael Fish
(Contributor)
Born:
April 27, 1944
in
Eastbourne
Best Known For:
Being the face of BBC Weather - and missing a hurricane.
Early-life:
Born in 1944, he was schooled at Eastbourne College and City University, London, Fish was the longest serving broadcast meteorologist on British TV and probably the World. After several years on BBC Radio, he took up the role in 1974, around the same time as the first woman presenter, Barbara Edwards.
Career:
He became the most famous weather presenter on the BBC, despite being employed by the Met Office, and was well known for his loud jumpers and questionable fashion sense. He will always be remembered for the mis-reported 'Hurricane' forecast in October 1987. He is now semi-retired but crops up on various mainstream shows. He was officially designated a National Treasure by The Times. It is called 'Storm Force' and tells the story of all the devastating storms suffered by this country in the last few hundred years.
Quote:
'Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way... well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!'
Trivia:
He published a book in late 2007 in collaboration with two colleagues, Ian McCaskill and Paul Hudson.
Matthew Gordon
(Executive producer)
John Widdup
(Series editor)
Liz Robinson
(Series producer)
