Michael Fish and the Storm of 1987
In true BBC style, Michael Fish urges a stiff upper lip and insists that there is nothing to worry about. Devastation ensues.
The news the next day:
Unfortunately for Michael Fish, this one clip then followed him for the rest of his career but a little research reveals that he was, in fact, misreported:
“My remarks referred to Florida and were a link to a news story about devastation in the Caribbean that had just been broadcast. The phone call was a member of staff reassuring his mother just before she set off there on holiday!”
“I did broadcast saying ‘batten down the hatches there’s some really stormy weather on the way’ – if the full clip is used all would be revealed.” (BBC) Whatever the truth of the matter, the clips are well worth watching just for their kitsch value. Check out the firemen’s yellow and buttoned navy outfits at 1:37 into the film. It’s like Fireman Sam all over again.
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