When is Carol Kirkwood leaving the BBC?

Carol Kirkwood will be leaving the BBC in April after more than 25 years.

Why is Carol Kirkwood leaving the BBC?

Carol Kirkwood is leaving the BBC to spend more time with her husband, Steve, and to travel.

How long has Carol Kirkwood worked for the BBC?

Carol Kirkwood joined the BBC in 1998 and has worked there for over 25 years, becoming a familiar face on BBC Breakfast.

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Carol Kirkwood Quits BBC After 25 Years

27 Jan

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Carol Kirkwood is leaving the BBC after over 25 years of service.
She will be stepping down in April to spend more time with her husband.
Kirkwood joined the BBC in 1998 and became a familiar face on BBC Breakfast.

Beloved BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has announced she will be leaving the corporation after more than 25 years.

Kirkwood, who has been a fixture on BBC Breakfast since 2010, will present her last segment in April. She joined the BBC in 1998 and has since become a trusted voice for weather forecasts, also reporting on major events.

Visibly emotional, Kirkwood shared her decision on Tuesday morning, citing a desire to spend more time with her husband, Steve, whom she married a couple of years ago. She also expressed enthusiasm for traveling and enjoying simple pleasures like lie-ins.