Strangest Weather blows on to TV

US cable net The Weather Channel and UK broadcaster Channel 4 will show a new series of Strangest Weather on Earth.

The 8x60mins series will go into its third run on The Weather Channel, which commissioned the show. Channel 4 has pre-bought the show and it will go out as World’s Weirdest Weather in the UK.

UK prodco Pioneer is making the pop-science show, which examines unusual weather phenomena.

Kirstie McLure, managing director, Pioneer,says: “The programme is a fast paced fusion of amazing footage, demos and explanations from charismatic experts who analyse some of the most extraordinary weather related phenomena on earth. This winning combination harnesses all avenues of the multi media world we live in today and results in compelling viewing.”

Passion Distribution sells Strangest Weather on Earth internationally and has licensed the series to broadcasters including Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Blue Ant Canada, N-TV Germany and Atres Media Spain.