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

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 ...

They’re celebrating the centenary of The ­Shipping Forecast (BBC Radio 4) on BBC Radio 4. A visit to that website offers all sorts of contributions from those who like and admire “the Ships”, which is ...

It brought radio to the entire country, played a crucial part in the war and helped the Shipping Forecast to become a national icon but now BBC Radio's Long Wave is no more. The groundbreaking ...

"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 ...