Sean Batty and his new book ‘The Worst Christmas Weather Ever’

Sean Batty and his new book ‘The Worst Christmas Weather Ever’

Author: Gemma Plumb & Aisling Creevey December 18, 2024 Duration: 29:25

In this new episode of For the Love of Weather podcast we chat with meteorologist, weather presenter and author Sean Batty, who dives into his debut children’s book “The Worst Christmas Weather Ever.”

This is a beautiful story that explores real events of climate change through the adventures of Santa Claus and focus’ on children as the hero’s.

Sean emphasises the importance of hope and offers practical solutions to climate change while encouraging positive action.

If you would like a signed copy of his book - https://www.seanbatty.co.uk/store/p1/TheWorstChristmasWeatherEver.html

And you can follow Sean on socials @SeanBattyTV

For a signed copy of Sean’s book, visit his website.

You can follow us on Instagram @fortheloveofweather and on X @4loveofweather.

We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast and leave loving the weather a little bit more. See


Ever find yourself actually enjoying a rainy afternoon or wondering why a certain cloud looks the way it does? You're not alone. For the love of weather is the ongoing conversation between meteorologists Gemma Plumb and Aisling Creevey, who have spent over fifteen years forecasting across the UK. This podcast captures the kind of deep-dive chats they've been having for years, moving far beyond simple small talk. They pull back the curtain on what weather really means for our daily lives, drawing on a surprising range of experience. Their professional paths have seen them predicting conditions for everything from major music festivals and national rail networks to agricultural harvests and even ice cream demand, giving them a unique perspective on how the atmosphere connects to the ground beneath our feet. Each episode feels like sitting with two experts who are still genuinely fascinated by their subject, discussing the science behind a storm front, the challenges of a long-range forecast, or how a shift in the wind can change an entire industry's plans. It's a look at the patterns and stories in the sky, grounded in the reality of jobs, life changes, and a shared curiosity that hasn't faded. Tune in for a human take on the forces that shape our days.
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