The world’s longest running continuous weather forecast, specialist forecasts for 31 sea areas covering the waters around the British Isles.

In May, the BBC announced that, as part of its latest round of cuts, Radio 4’s long-wave service will lose its dedicated programmes next year, and will in time be shut down altogether. Nadine Dorries: ...

The Shipping Forecast has been called a ‘cherished ritual’ and one of the UK’s ‘national treasures’ – Copyright AFP Adrian DENNIS The BBC on Wednesday ...

"The Shipping Forecast," presented twice on weekdays on the BBC and thrice on weekends, is 100-years-old this week. It broadcasts weather forecasts for the seas that surround the British Isles. You ...

The Shipping Forecast provides an “oasis of calm”, Jarvis Cocker said as he marked the 100th anniversary of it being broadcast on the BBC. Produced by the Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and ...

The Shipping Forecast provides an "oasis of calm", Jarvis Cocker said as he marked the 100th anniversary of it being broadcast on the BBC. Produced by the Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and ...