IRATE viewers yesterday forced the BBC to alter a new 3D weather map that made the south of the country look bigger than the north.
About 4000 people wrote and bombarded the corporation's website with complaints about the new graphics, which also replaced familiar stationary cloud and rain symbols.
Many also said they could not see Scotland.
Andrew Lane, BBC weather manager, acknowledged: "If you meddle with the British weather in any way whatsoever you get a big reaction."
The BBC said it would now change the "tilt" of the map to allow viewers to see more of the north of England and Scotland. The newly revised map will make its debut today.
Mr Lane said it showed that the broadcasterwas listening to its viewers.
Angus MacNeil, the SNP MP for Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles) who raised the matter in the House of Commons, said he was partly satisfied.
"This is a great victory for people from across Scotland who raised their concerns with the BBC. It goes to show that Scotland's voice can be heard and we can make London think again.
"But this is only the first stage. People are equally concerned about the loss of wind speeds and isobars - two pieces of information that are crucial to my constituents and others who make a living outdoors."
Alex Salmond, the SNP leader, added: "The BBC has been undone by the Western Isles whirlwind. It is great to see that Scottish pressure has made the BBC think again."
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