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BBC Shipping Forecast

Hosted by BBC Radio 4 (unofficial recording) · EN · 100 episodes

Where this show ranks

Episodes
100
Last ep.
5 days ago
Avg length
13m
Booking Probability™
41
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Estimated audience
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Listen Score
28
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
52
Steady cadence.

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80/ 100
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Best topics to pitch
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About this podcast

Daily recordings of the BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast, captured from 198 kHz longwave transmission via the KiwiSDR network. The Shipping Forecast has been broadcast since 1924 and covers 31 sea areas around the British Isles. BBC Radio 4 longwave is scheduled to shut down on 26 September 2026.

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About the host

BBC Radio 4 (unofficial recording) hosts BBC Shipping Forecast, a news show with 100 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-06-01 23:46 UTC (Al Ryan)

Jun 1, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z Presented by: Al Ryan Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-06-01 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Al Ryan. Record

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-31 23:46 UTC (Unknown Announcer)

May 31, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-31T00:00:00Z Presented by: Unknown Announcer Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-31 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Unkno

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-30 23:46 UTC (Ron Brown)

May 30, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-30T00:00:00Z Presented by: Ron Brown Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-30 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Ron Brown. Re

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-29 23:46 UTC (Ron Brown)

May 29, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z Presented by: Ron Brown Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-29 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Ron Brown. Re

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-28 23:46 UTC (Richard Evans)

May 28, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z Presented by: Richard Evans Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-28 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Richard E

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-27 23:46 UTC (Kelsey Bennett)

May 27, 202614m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z Presented by: Kelsey Bennett Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-27 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Kelsey B

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-26 23:46 UTC (Richard Evans)

May 26, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z Presented by: Richard Evans Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-26 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Richard E

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-25 23:46 UTC (Unknown Announcer)

May 25, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-25T00:00:00Z Presented by: Unknown Announcer Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-25 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Unkno

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-24 23:46 UTC (Chris Aldridge)

May 24, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-24T00:00:00Z Presented by: Chris Aldridge Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-24 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Chris Al

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-23 23:46 UTC (Ron Brown)

May 23, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-23T00:00:00Z Presented by: Ron Brown Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-23 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Ron Brown. Re

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-22 23:46 UTC (Andrew Peach)

May 22, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z Presented by: Andrew Peach Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-22 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Andrew Pea

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-21 23:46 UTC (Richard Evans)

May 21, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z Presented by: Richard Evans Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-21 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Richard E

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-20 23:46 UTC (John Hammond)

May 20, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z Presented by: John Hammond Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-20 at 23:46 UTC. Read by John Hammo

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-19 23:46 UTC (Neil Nunes)

May 19, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z Presented by: Neil Nunes Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-19 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Neil Nunes.

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-18 23:46 UTC

May 18, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-18 at 23:46 UTC. Recorded from 198 kHz longwave transmission v

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-17 23:46 UTC (Al Ryan)

May 17, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-17T00:00:00Z Presented by: Al Ryan Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-17 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Al Ryan. Record

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-16 23:46 UTC (Al Ryan)

May 16, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-16T00:00:00Z Presented by: Al Ryan Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-16 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Al Ryan. Record

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-15 23:46 UTC (Unknown Announcer)

May 15, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z Presented by: Unknown Announcer Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-15 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Unkno

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-14 23:46 UTC (Unknown Announcer)

May 14, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z Presented by: Unknown Announcer Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-14 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Unkno

BBC Shipping Forecast - 2026-05-13 23:46 UTC (Kelsey Bennett)

May 13, 202613m

BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast Broadcast: 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z Presented by: Kelsey Bennett Source: 198 kHz longwave via KiwiSDR network BBC Radio 4 Shipping Forecast broadcast on 2026-05-13 at 23:46 UTC. Read by Kelsey B

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Age
30-65
Consumer type
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Topics covered

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Who is the host of BBC Shipping Forecast?

BBC Shipping Forecast is hosted by BBC Radio 4 (unofficial recording). The show is categorised under news and has published 100 episodes.

How many episodes does BBC Shipping Forecast have?

BBC Shipping Forecast has published 100 episodes.

What topics does BBC Shipping Forecast cover?

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How long are BBC Shipping Forecast episodes?

Episodes of BBC Shipping Forecast average 13 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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