WeatherGens
From 10 November 1996 to 26 October 2001 when Powergen sponsored the weather, they used idents featuring the "WeatherGens" - human portrayals of the weather to show what it would be:
- Norwin: (Actor unknown) Strong winds.
- Frice: (Played by Anton Blake) Frost.
- Shivera: (Played by Jason Wong) Cold.
- Aurora: (Played by Viva Seifert) Sun.
- Brellina: (Played by Kate McGurgan) Rain.
- Crystella: (Played by Abigail Canton) Snow.
- Mirka: (Actress unknown) Fog.
- Cyan: (Played by Ivana Horvat) Turning Colder.
- Nimbella: (Played by Angela Radcliffe,) Rain/thunderstorms.
- Helios: (Played by Rodney Charles) Morning mist.
- Florta: (Actress unknown) Light breezes.
- Gilda: (Played by Selina Giles) Sunny intervals.
There were five variations for the Norwin, Gilda, Brellina and Nimbella idents. The WeatherGens were commissioned from London design company Tutssels by Powergen, and they were produced by Lambie-Nairn. Their flamboyant costumes and make-up were put together by Carolyn Corben and Harvey Bertram-Brown of the New Renaissance company, veteran designers of clothes, sets and pop videos. The WeatherGens were very popular with viewers and as of 2012, have their own website:
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