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The Sleeping Forecast

A soothing blend of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists interspersed with excerpts of the iconic Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

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Sleepier shores await
Drift away to calming rest with this relaxing mix.
05 Jan 2026,60 mins
Coast off to a soothing slumber
Find calming rest with this soothing classical and ambient mix.
26 Dec 2025,60 mins
Find sleepy solace with this calming soundtrack
Drift off from the pressures of the day and settle yourself for rest with this calming mix
08 Dec 2025,60 mins
Hunker down and drift away
Settle your mind and and drift off with this classical and ambient mix.
24 Nov 2025,60 mins
Set sail to tranquillity
Cast off the pressures of the day and settle down with a relaxing classical mix.
10 Nov 2025,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast with Jarvis Cocker
Jarvis Cocker helps you nod off with his sleepy music playlist and the Shipping Forecast.
27 Oct 2025,120 mins
Drift away to a restful night's sleep with help from Bob Harris
Settle down for the night alongside the Shipping Forecast as read by Radio 2' Bob Harris.
27 Oct 2025,60 mins
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack
Settle down with this relaxing classical mix of BBC Introducing artists.
13 Oct 2025,60 mins
Embark on a restful journey to sleep
Relax from the pressures of the day and drift off to soothing classical music.
29 Sep 2025,60 mins
Settle down with a serene soundtrack
Find comfort and calm with music from BBC Introducing artists.
15 Sep 2025,60 mins
A soundtrack for falling deeply asleep
Find solace and a restful slumber with calming classical music.
01 Sep 2025,60 mins
Peaceful sleep awaits on the high seas
Drift off to a peaceful sleep with a calming classical soundtrack.
18 Aug 2025,60 mins
Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast with a sleepy journey
Take a soothing tour around the British coastline as you fall asleep
04 Aug 2025,60 mins
A tranquil soundtrack for a good night's rest
Settle in for a restful sleep with this soothing soundtrack from BBC Introducing artists.
21 Jul 2025,60 mins
Comforting music to put you at rest
Relax with soft sounds from BBC Introducing alongside Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.
07 Jul 2025,60 mins
Sleep tight with this dreamy soundtrack
Settle in for a good night’s sleep with a relaxing soundtrack from BBC Introducing artists
23 Jun 2025,60 mins
A bed of waves for a tranquil rest
Sink into slumber on a bed of waves with this calming mix of sea sounds.
15 Jun 2025,60 mins
Rest easy with the ultimate dreamy soundtrack
Peaceful compositions from BBC Introducing with the Shipping Forecast to help you sleep.
09 Jun 2025,60 mins
Plunge into an ocean of restful sleep with gentle sea sounds
Delve into a calmer night's sleep with a serene seascape.
01 Jun 2025,60 mins
Go on a sleepy voyage with British birdsong and gentle classical music
A voyage across British landscapes, filled with birdsong and music from BBC Introducing.
26 May 2025,60 mins
Let the tide wash over you with this relaxing mix of sea sounds.
Let the tide wash over you with this relaxing mix of sea sounds.
18 May 2025,60 mins
Settle your mind with a serene sleepscape
Settle in for a deep sleep with this gentle mix of soothing classical music.
12 May 2025,60 mins
Cast adrift into the sea of sleep
Float away into a calm sleep with relaxing sea sounds.
04 May 2025,60 mins
Sink into a deep slumber
A soundtrack of calming classical music from BBC Introducing.
28 Apr 2025,60 mins
On the crest of a wave of sleep
Get cosy and drift into sleep with an ocean soundtrack.
20 Apr 2025,60 mins
Comforting music to put you at rest
Lull yourself into a sleepy state with music from BBC Introducing.
14 Apr 2025,60 mins
Smooth sailing to the land of nod
Let go of the day and relax with peaceful sea sounds.
06 Apr 2025,60 mins
A soothing soundtrack to help you sleep
Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to tranquil classical music from BBC Introducing
31 Mar 2025,60 mins
Set sail into a deep sleep
Settle in for a high-seas voyage into sleep.
23 Mar 2025,60 mins
Soothing music to ease you into sleep
Peaceful music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep
17 Mar 2025,60 mins