Stav Danaos


Stavros "Stav" Danaos is an English weather presenter of Greek Cypriot descent. He currently presents the BBC's national weather forecast and has previously worked for Reporting Scotland.

Education

Born in Berkshire and brought up in Cheshire, Danaos went to school in Holmes Chapel before attending college in Hartford, Cheshire to undertake a BTEC National Diploma. Stav completed his BSc. Environmental Science degree at the Manchester Metropolitan University and graduated in June 1999.

Career

In 2006, Danaos applied to join the BBC Weather Centre as a presenter. He joined the team and began presenting forecasts in February 2007. He began presenting for regional BBC news channels such as Reporting Scotland. He has also done presenting work in Newcastle, Northern Ireland and Birmingham. Danaos joined the BBC's national news channel to present regular forecasts in 2013.