The Shipping Forecast

The Shipping Forecast The unofficial fan page for the British institution that is the Radio 4 Shipping Forecast. "There a

The Shipping Forecast is a British institution and has been broadcast on BBC Radio, in some form or another, since the 1920s. It is produced by the Met Office and broadcast by BBC Radio 4 on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Whilst of great importance for sailers, mariners, fishermen and those living in coastal areas, it's become a much-loved part of British life by many people. The Sh

ipping Forecast ("the ships") are broadcast every day on BBC Radio 4, at 0048, 0520 and 1754. There is a version broadcast on the Long Wave frequency only at 1201. Links, pictures and Shipping Forecast stories are welcome here...

Life has been happening and I haven’t checked in for a little while! Hope you are all doing well? Has anyone got this bo...
10/11/2025

Life has been happening and I haven’t checked in for a little while! Hope you are all doing well? Has anyone got this book? What books about our beloved Shipping Forecast do you own? 🚢

My Book is now available to order here: The Shipping Forecast Book – neil williams T H E S H I P P I N G F O R E C A S T - T H E S O L A C E O F W I L D P L A C E S A good picture can be like a stage waiting for something to happen. Silent. Something for your mind to wander into. The Shipping Fore...

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