The Shipping Postcards

Episode

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First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

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Dogger

20250101

20250526 (R4)

To mark the centenary of broadcasting of the Shipping Forecast, members of the Radio 4 Continuity team, the voices of the on-air forecast, leave the Radio 4 studio behind and travel the UK visiting some of the iconic areas we only know by their official descriptions on the daily forecast. Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. They meet the residents, sailors, fishermen, radio lovers and many others who live and work on the coastal areas – and who have a connection to the Shipping Forecast.

Episode 1 - Dogger

Mark Forrest travels to the beautiful seaport of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast, and explores its connection to the forecast area of Dogger. Along the way he learns all about the port's history with Captain Cook, its relationship with windfarms, and even fulfils a lifelong dream to operate the famous swing bridge.

Presenter - Mark Forrest

Producer - Sara Jane Hall

Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth.

Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, beginning with Mark Forrest visiting the area closest to Dogger.

[LISTEN NOW]

20250101

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Irish Sea

20250101

20250602 (R4)

Episode 2 - Irish Sea

Having grown up on the Isle of Man, Amanda Litherland returns home to explore its connection to the forecast area of Irish Sea Along the way she learns more about the Manx language, sees the Tower of Refuge, and hears about some seabirds that are very familiar to Radio 4 listeners.

Presenter - Amanda Litherland

Producer - Julian May

Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth.

Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, with Amanda Litherland visiting the area of Irish Sea.

[LISTEN NOW]

Wight

20250101

20250609 (R4)

Episode 3 - Wight

John Hammond returns to the sea area of Wight, visiting the village of Bosham, where he grew up and used to sail. He also visits the local church, and learns about the areas connection to King Cnut, King Harold and a tragedy related to the D-Day landings.

Presenter - John Hammond

Producer - Julian May

Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth.

Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, with John Hammond visiting the sea area of Wight.

[LISTEN NOW]

Lundy

20250101

20250616 (R4)

Episode 4 - Lundy

Charles Carroll visits the sea area of Lundy. He heads out with a lifeboat crew, meets an artist inspired by waves, and discovers why it's important to listen to the shipping forecast if you are getting married at St David's Cathedral.

Presenter - Charles Carroll

Producer - Sara Jane Hall

Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth.

Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, with Charles Carroll visiting the sea area of Lundy.

[LISTEN NOW]

Forth

20250101

20250623 (R4)

Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01		20250101		[LISTEN NOW]
01	Dogger	20250101	20250526 (R4)	To mark the centenary of broadcasting of the Shipping Forecast, members of the Radio 4 Continuity team, the voices of the on-air forecast, leave the Radio 4 studio behind and travel the UK visiting some of the iconic areas we only know by their official descriptions on the daily forecast. Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. They meet the residents, sailors, fishermen, radio lovers and many others who live and work on the coastal areas – and who have a connection to the Shipping Forecast. Episode 1 - Dogger Mark Forrest travels to the beautiful seaport of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast, and explores its connection to the forecast area of Dogger. Along the way he learns all about the port's history with Captain Cook, its relationship with windfarms, and even fulfils a lifelong dream to operate the famous swing bridge. Presenter - Mark Forrest Producer - Sara Jane Hall Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, beginning with Mark Forrest visiting the area closest to Dogger. [LISTEN NOW]
02		20250101		[LISTEN NOW]
02	Irish Sea	20250101	20250602 (R4)	To mark the centenary of broadcasting of the Shipping Forecast, members of the Radio 4 Continuity team, the voices of the on-air forecast, leave the Radio 4 studio behind and travel the UK visiting some of the iconic areas we only know by their official descriptions on the daily forecast. Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. They meet the residents, sailors, fishermen, radio lovers and many others who live and work on the coastal areas – and who have a connection to the Shipping Forecast. Episode 2 - Irish Sea Having grown up on the Isle of Man, Amanda Litherland returns home to explore its connection to the forecast area of Irish Sea Along the way she learns more about the Manx language, sees the Tower of Refuge, and hears about some seabirds that are very familiar to Radio 4 listeners. Presenter - Amanda Litherland Producer - Julian May Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, with Amanda Litherland visiting the area of Irish Sea. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Wight	20250101	20250609 (R4)	To mark the centenary of broadcasting of the Shipping Forecast, members of the Radio 4 Continuity team, the voices of the on-air forecast, leave the Radio 4 studio behind and travel the UK visiting some of the iconic areas we only know by their official descriptions on the daily forecast. Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. They meet the residents, sailors, fishermen, radio lovers and many others who live and work on the coastal areas – and who have a connection to the Shipping Forecast. Episode 3 - Wight John Hammond returns to the sea area of Wight, visiting the village of Bosham, where he grew up and used to sail. He also visits the local church, and learns about the areas connection to King Cnut, King Harold and a tragedy related to the D-Day landings. Presenter - John Hammond Producer - Julian May Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, with John Hammond visiting the sea area of Wight. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Lundy	20250101	20250616 (R4)	To mark the centenary of broadcasting of the Shipping Forecast, members of the Radio 4 Continuity team, the voices of the on-air forecast, leave the Radio 4 studio behind and travel the UK visiting some of the iconic areas we only know by their official descriptions on the daily forecast. Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. They meet the residents, sailors, fishermen, radio lovers and many others who live and work on the coastal areas – and who have a connection to the Shipping Forecast. Episode 4 - Lundy Charles Carroll visits the sea area of Lundy. He heads out with a lifeboat crew, meets an artist inspired by waves, and discovers why it's important to listen to the shipping forecast if you are getting married at St David's Cathedral. Presenter - Charles Carroll Producer - Sara Jane Hall Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. Members of the Radio 4 Continuity team travel to some of the areas described in the Shipping forecast, with Charles Carroll visiting the sea area of Lundy. [LISTEN NOW]
05	Forth	20250101	20250623 (R4)	Visits to the areas from the Shipping Forecast: Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. [LISTEN NOW]