The Sleeping Forecast

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Drift off into dreamland with The Sleeping Forecast: a blend of soothing sounds paired with excerpts of the iconic Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

Episodes

  1. A bed of waves for a tranquil rest

    15 JUN

    A bed of waves for a tranquil rest

    Sink into slumber on a bed of waves with a calming mix of sea sounds to help you drift off into a serene night’s rest. Rolling waves lapping the shore are accompanied by coastal station weather reports from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Alex Yates A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  2. Plunge into an ocean of restful sleep with gentle sea sounds

    1 JUN

    Plunge into an ocean of restful sleep with gentle sea sounds

    Delve into a calmer night's sleep with a serene seascape to help you drift off with sounds of the ocean waves from the BBC Archive accompanied by coastal station weather reports from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Alex Yates A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  3. Let the tide wash over you with this relaxing mix of sea sounds.

    18 MAY

    Let the tide wash over you with this relaxing mix of sea sounds.

    Wash away the stresses of the day and fall into a restful sleep with this relaxing mix of sea sounds from the BBC Archives, paired with coastal station weather reports from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Alex Yates A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  4. Cast adrift into the sea of sleep

    4 MAY

    Cast adrift into the sea of sleep

    Float away into a calm sleep with relaxing sounds of waves washing onto the shore from the BBC Archive, alongside weather reports from coastal stations from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Alex Yates A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  5. On the crest of a wave of sleep

    20 APR

    On the crest of a wave of sleep

    Get comfortable and drift along the crest of a wave of sleep with the help of relaxing sea recordings from the BBC archive, paired with The Shipping Forecast: Radio 4’s weather reports from coastal stations. Produced by Cat Gough A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  6. Smooth sailing to the land of nod

    6 APR

    Smooth sailing to the land of nod

    Let go of the day and relax into a place of deep serenity with the help of the peaceful sound of waves lapping at a shoreline from the BBC archive, alongside weather reports from coastal stations from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Cat Gough A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  7. Set sail into a deep sleep

    23 MAR

    Set sail into a deep sleep

    Settle in for a journey into deep relaxation with archive BBC recordings of the ocean waves and sea sounds, alongside weather reports from coastal stations across the United Kingdom, from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Cat Gough A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  8. A tide-washed soundscape to lull you into deep, drifting slumber

    14 MAR

    A tide-washed soundscape to lull you into deep, drifting slumber

    An immersive sonic voyage that lulls you into tranquility, blending the hypnotic cadence of the Shipping Forecast with the gentle ebb and flow of the sea. The rhythmic intonations of maritime reports merge with rolling waves, distant foghorns, and the whisper of the tide, creating a meditative soundscape that soothes the senses. Whether setting sail into sleep or simply seeking a moment of calm, Seascapes offers a deep, undulating sonic experience that drifts between the real and the surreal. Produced by Cat Gough A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.

    1 hr
  9. Introducing… The Sleeping Forecast: Seascapes

    10 MAR

    Introducing… The Sleeping Forecast: Seascapes

    Sounds of the sea and the Shipping Forecast from BBC Radio 4: your simple trick for getting a good night's sleep.

    1 min
  • 9 Episodes

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Drift off into dreamland with The Sleeping Forecast: a blend of soothing sounds paired with excerpts of the iconic Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

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  • Creator
    BBC Sounds Mixes
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2025
  • Show Website
    The Sleeping Forecast
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