100th Anniversary of the Shipping Forecast Radio Bulletin

Those melodious tones of the shipping forecast will be known to many. But did you know that this week marks it’s 100th anniversary of broadcast on radio? Apart from its essential service to sailors and the shipping community, it also has a cult following from the land-based community. Tom Dunne was joined by artist and author Roger O’Reilly...

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15.21 3 Jan 2024

100th Anniversary of the Shipp...

100th Anniversary of the Shipping Forecast Radio Bulletin

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15.21 3 Jan 2024

Those melodious tones of the shipping forecast will be known to many. But did you know that this week marks it’s 100th anniversary of broadcast on radio? Apart from its essential service to sailors and the shipping community, it also has a cult following from the land-based community.

Tom Dunne was joined by artist and author Roger O’Reilly...

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