
Michael Fish
Michael Fish is a British weather presenter, best known for his long tenure at the BBC where he became a household name for his forecasts. He gained notoriety for his coverage of the Great Storm of 1987, where he famously downplayed the impending disaster, leading to a mix of public amusement and criticism. His career spans several decades, during which he has become a respected figure in meteorology and broadcasting.
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Michael Fish was mentioned in the context of keeping his head down during Christmas Eve in 1987.
My weirdest Christmas: I tried to catch out Santa with a whoopee cushion – but the Big Man outwitted me | Christmas
In 1987, weather forecaster Michael Fish told viewers not to worry because there wouldn't be a hurricane - only for a storm to hit hours later.
Why weather forecasters often get it wrongThe closure of the stock exchange on the Friday amid the travel chaos caused by the Great Storm of 1987 – infamously glossed over the previous evening by the BBC weather forecaster Michael Fish.
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