The rhythmic lullaby of ‘North Utsire, South Utsire’ has been lulling the nation’s insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, poetry and imaginations across the globe – as well as providing a very real service for the nation’s seafarers who might fall prey to storms and gales. In 1995, a plan to move the late-night broadcast by just 12 minutes caused a national outcry and was ultimately scrapped. Published with Radio 4 and the Met Office, The Shipping Forecast is the official miscellany for seafarers and armchair travellers alike. From the places themselves – how they got their names, what’s happened there through the ages – to the poems and parodies that it’s inspired, this is a beautifully evocative tribute to one of Britain's – and Radio 4's – best-loved broadcasts.
| ISBN: | 9781785940293 |
| Publication date: | 1st September 2016 |
| Author: | Nic Compton |
| Publisher: | BBC Books an imprint of Ebury Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
Gift Books Radio / podcasts Water sports and recreations |