Overview
- The BBC issued an apology after viewers complained that some weather bulletins presented by Judith Ralston were hard to hear, and the corporation said an internal technical fault lowered audio levels during her national appearances.
- The audio problems happened during Ralston’s week of UK-wide forecasts from London, with the broadcaster saying the affected broadcasts took place in the first week of August.
- Social media posts on X described the segments as 'virtually incomprehensible' while other users and Scottish supporters said the fault appeared to be with the microphone or studio production rather than Ralston’s accent or delivery.
- Judith Ralston is a long-serving BBC Scotland presenter and a former opera singer who said she enjoyed the opportunity to present from London and praised her colleagues.
- The episode highlights how technical checks and production settings can shape audience reactions to regional presenters and follows wider discussion about changes to BBC Weather’s presenter line-up and production plans.