Storm Troupers: The Fight to Forecast the Weather: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

BBC Four presenter Alok Jha charts the history of weather forecasting from its origins in the early 19th century. From the first use of forecasting - to help save lives at sea, the vital role it played in military strategies in WW1 and D-Day and the transformation it underwent to become a crucial part of our modern day culture and world economy.

Series details

• Title: Storm Troupers: The Fight to Forecast the Weather
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2016-05-23
• Final broadcast date listed: 2016-06-06
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC Four
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 17216
• TVDB ID: 312176

Cast and credited roles

• Alok Jha — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2016-05-23; final listed air date 2016-06-06; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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