Episode 1 | The Great British Weather

Duration: 59'09''

Synopsis

Interactive live series focusing on Britain's weather. The team explore why Britain gets the weather it does, and how weather was crucial for the success of the D-Day landings.

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Episode 2 | The Great British Weather

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BBC One | 2011 | 58'58''

Alexander Armstrong presents the weather show from Ullswater in the Lake District, where the team investigate why it rains more often i...

Episode 3 | The Great British Weather

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BBC One | 2011 | 55'46''

Alexander Armstrong, Chris Hollins and Carol Kirkwood are live in Greenwich Park as they take a look at the sun and the unique role it ...

Episode 4 | The Great British Weather

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