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BBC's shipping forecast interrupted for first time in 91 years
- Published_at:2016-12-19
- Category:News & Politics
- Channel:Mirror News
- tags: The Spluttering Forecast! Weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker reassures radio fans he's 'all good' after failing to finish shipping news broadcast (with some listeners suggesting he was hungover)
- description: The Spluttering Forecast! Weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker reassures radio fans he's 'all good' after failing to finish shipping news broadcast (with some listeners suggesting he was hungover) BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker was unable to finish his dawn forecast Listeners tuning into 5:20am shipping forecast heard coughing and spluttering It got so bad that Schafernaker had to hand Radio 4 bulletin to a colleague Some who heard it suggested Schafernaker might have been hungover By JO TWEEDY FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 13:58 GMT, 19 December 2016 | UPDATED: 14:15 GMT, 19 December 2016 e-mail View comments Listeners expecting the ordinarily straight delivery of the BBC's Shipping Forecast found themselves instead concerned for the welfare of Radio 4 weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker. Perhaps it was talking about the swell and heave of the ocean but half-way through his delivery of the iconic maritime forecast, a spluttering Schafernaker was forced to hand over the mic to a colleague after being unable to continue. The queasy-sounding broadcast, at 5:20am on December 4th, left some listeners seriously worried about the weatherman's health - although others speculated that perhaps he was suffering from a self-induced condition. Scroll down for audio A recent appearance on Radio 4's Shipping Forecast left viewers concerned for Tomasz Schafernaker's health after the 37-year-old appeared to frequently heave during the broadcast A recent appearance on Radio 4's Shipping Forecast left viewers concerned for Tomasz Schafernaker's health after the 37-year-old appeared to frequently heave during the broadcast 0:00 Concern: But some have speculated that the festive season might have been the reason for Schafernaker's on-air illness Concern: But some have speculated that the festive season might have been the reason for Schafernaker's on-air illness It was unclear what exactly was happening to the 37-year-old on air; at times he sounded like he might be on the verge of tears, at others like he was poised to vomit. Four minutes into the broadcast, he's heard saying: 'Mull of Kyntyre to Cape Wrath southerly or southerly four or five...excuse me...' before a colleague takes the reins. Whatever the reason for his quick exit, sharp-eared early risers quickly took to Twitter to ask the BBC man how he was feeling. @BrindleyLass tweeted: 'Is Thomas S OK? He couldn't finish the Shipping Forecast this morning. He just stopped, after faltering many times.' @beckyturnerMP was worried too: 'Why did weather presenter Thomas Shackaknaker [sic] breakdown and cry during this mornings Shipping forecast?' RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 2 Next Tears and tiaras: A VERY glamorous Puerto Rican student... ¿Alana¿s hair is the true winner here¿: As The Apprentice... Use bin liners instead of paper, swap bows for leaves, and... @Strattrob was also concerned, writing: '@BBCRadio4 worried about Thomas who did not finish the shipping forecast this morning.' @ruthowen wrote: 'Is Thomas ok? He valiantly struggled with the shipping forecast!' Others were less sympathetic; @sharonlouise44 wrote: '@Schafernaker Try not puke up while u doing weather x' The BBC South-East weather presenter reacted to the concern by posting from his own Twitter account, @Schafernaker. The Polish-born weatherman, seen above on a BBC broadcast, confirmed that he felt fine despite having to hand over the iconic broadcast to a colleague The Polish-born weatherman, seen above on a BBC broadcast, confirmed that he felt fine despite having to hand over the iconic broadcast to a colleague Phew: Schafernaker reported that he was 'all good' after concerned tweets Phew: Schafernaker reported that he was 'all good' after concerned tweets He wrote: 'All good with me! Thanks for the tweets! Along with a series of weather-related emojis.' While there appeared to be a BBC South East Christmas party taking place on December 3rd, there is nothing to suggest on social media that Schafernaker had attended it. A colleague suggested that while he hadn't seen the broadcaster, he had heard 'he was better later.'
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