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The Shipping Forecast: A Haven

It's the most intimate moment of the Radio 4 schedule: The late-night Shipping Forecast, read every night at 00:48. But who is really listening along, and why?

It's the most intimate moment of the Radio 4 schedule: The late-night Shipping Forecast, a prelude to the close-down of the station, read every night at 00:48. But who is really listening along, and why? Guided by Radio 4 Announcer Al Ryan, we'll cross the world to meet the people who find comfort in this unique broadcast for a variety of reasons.

Produced by Luke Doran

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29 minutes

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Thu 2 Jan 202500:15
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