BBC marks 100 years of ‘national treasure’ shipping forecast that’s inspired poets, bands

BBC marks 100 years of ‘national treasure’ shipping forecast that’s inspired poets, bands

[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025

Viking, Dogger, Sole, Lundy and Fastnet have become household names through the BBC’s shipping forecast, a guide for generations of sailors.



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