Carol Kirkwood has revealed she finally “threw away her alarm clock” after saying goodbye to her time on BBC Breakfast, embracing the freedom to “do what she wants, when she wants” after nearly three decades on screen.
The 63-year-old meteorologist made a tearful announcement in January before delivering her final broadcast in April, sharing that she planned to spend more time with her husband, police officer Steve Randall.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Carol admitted that the worst part of her long tenure had been the early hours. “I had to set my alarm at 2:45am — not a natural time to get up, even after going to bed at seven the night before. For years, I suffered from a low-grade version of jet lag,” she said. “My last forecast was on April 1; on April 2, I threw my alarm clock into the bin.”
Since stepping away, Carol has relished the ability to relax and prioritize herself. She enjoys “sitting in the garden in the evening sun with a book and a glass of wine” and has been dedicating time to her latest novel, scheduled for hardback release in October.
Carol and her husband Steve have looked forward to more shared adventures. “Lots of travels, lots of things planned,” she said, adding with a laugh about the mornings ahead: “The alarm clock — that’s the first thing to go!”
Her final broadcast was met with emotional tributes from co-stars including Sally, Jon, and a host of BBC colleagues via VT messages, celebrating Carol as a “ray of sunshine” and “a bright star” who brought smiles to viewers across the nation.
Reflecting on her career, Carol acknowledged the privilege of joining homes every morning for 28 years, covering everything from heatwaves to national events. “This job has given me memories I’ll carry forever. Friendships I treasure deeply. It’s time for a new chapter, a bit more time with Steve, and perhaps the luxury of watching the weather instead of presenting it,” she said.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
