Product Description

This is a mix of autobiography and weather phenomena from Wales' favourite weatherman...Even as a little boy, Derek Brockway was obsessed with the weather. It is no surprise then that he went on to become one of the most popular weather forecasters on TV in Wales through his work on the BBC. "Whatever the Weather" looks back over Derek's life, from his childhood in Barry, to his time observing the weather for RAF aircraft in the Falklands, to his present job forecasting for BBC Wales. But it also takes a broader look at weather phenomena that stand out in recent Welsh history. Heatwaves, storms, droughts, floods and blizzards all make an appearance, with heart-warming stories of survival and camaraderie, intermingled with tales of heart-breaking loss that remind us of the awesome force of nature.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #312538 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

About the Author
Derek Brockway works for the Met Office as a weather forecaster, preparing and presenting the lunchtime and nightly TV forecasts for BBC Wales Today and bulletins for BBC Radio Wales. He was born in Barry and after periods spent in London, Birmingham and the Falklands, he now lives in the village of Miskin near Cardiff. Famed for his energetic and enthusiastic style of presenting, Derek has also presented a TV program Derek's Welsh Weather and radio shows Derek's Lightning Guide to Weather and Weatherman Walking.