Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Robert Fitzroy - a podcast by Met Office

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research.

From captaining Darwin’s Beagle, to founding weather forecasting as we know it today, Robert Fitzroy led a remarkable yet ultimately tragic life. In this the first in a new Mostly Weather mini-series, we induct Fitzroy into the Mostly Weather Hall of FameRegular podcasters Jeff Norwood-Brown and Claire Witham are joined by Met Office's archivist Catherine Ross to take a look at the life and achievements of the founder of the Met Office.

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