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The Sleeping Forecast

Drift off with our collection of gentle music, calming spoken word and soothing soundscapes.

17 Items

The Sleeping Forecast
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
The Sleeping Forecast
Coast off to a soothing slumber
Find calming rest with this soothing classical and ambient mix.
26 Dec 2025,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
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
The Sleeping Forecast
Hunker down and drift away
Settle your mind and and drift off with this classical and ambient mix.
24 Nov 2025,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
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
The Sleeping Forecast
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
Tranquil sounds for quiet nights
Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to gentle music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.
18 Jan 2023,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack
Settle down with this relaxing classical mix of BBC Introducing artists.
13 Oct 2025,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
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
The Sleeping Forecast
Settle down with a serene soundtrack
Find comfort and calm with music from BBC Introducing artists.
15 Sep 2025,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
A soundtrack for falling deeply asleep
Find solace and a restful slumber with calming classical music.
01 Sep 2025,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
Peaceful sleep awaits on the high seas
Drift off to a peaceful sleep with a calming classical soundtrack.
18 Aug 2025,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
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
The Sleeping Forecast
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
The Sleeping Forecast
Gentle sounds to lull you to sleep
Drift off to sleep with the calming tones of the Shipping Forecast set to peaceful music.
30 Aug 2023,60 mins
The Sleeping Forecast
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
The Sleeping Forecast
8 hours of soothing sounds to ease your mind
Escape to an oasis of calm with eight hours of The Shipping Forecast set to gentle music.
22 Sep 2024,475 mins