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Elizabeth Rizzini

Arthur Jack Thompson Murray • 2026-06-20 • Reviewed by Hanna Berg

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the British News Desk weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

If you watch BBC London or national weather forecasts, you may want to recognise Elizabeth Rizzini as one of the regular presenters — she has been a BBC Weather broadcaster since 2013 and delivers concise, calm updates for viewers across the UK.

Who is Elizabeth Rizzini?

Elizabeth Rizzini is a BBC Weather presenter born in 1981, originally from Hertfordshire. She studied geography at the University of Oxford before completing a meteorology postgraduate course at the University of Reading. She began her broadcasting career with ITV Anglia and BBC local radio, then joined the BBC Weather Centre. Her style is clear and factual, avoiding sensational language — she often explains the reasons behind the weather rather than just stating the forecast. You can see her on BBC Breakfast, BBC News and BBC London News.

Is Elizabeth Rizzini still married?

Elizabeth Rizzini is married to Frank Gardner, the BBC’s security correspondent. The couple married in 2012 and as of early 2025 they remain together. They have two children and live in London. Rizzini has spoken publicly about balancing parenting with shift work in broadcasting, but she keeps personal details generally private. The phrase “is elizabeth rizzini still with frank gardner” often arises in searches because of their high-profile careers, but they have not separated.

Full nameElizabeth Rizzini
Born1981 (age ~44)
EducationOxford University (Geography); Reading University (Meteorology)
SpouseFrank Gardner (married 2012)
Where did Elizabeth Rizzini train in meteorology?

She completed a postgraduate diploma in meteorology at the University of Reading, a programme widely respected by the Met Office and BBC for producing weather presenters.

Does Elizabeth Rizzini have a Wikipedia page?

There is no dedicated Wikipedia biography for Elizabeth Rizzini, but she is often listed within BBC Weather presenter profiles and on news articles about the BBC team.

How can I find photos of Elizabeth Rizzini?

Official photos appear on the BBC Weather presenter page and in BBC media galleries. Many are also available via her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where she posts forecasts behind the scenes.

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