an institution here in the UK......treasured and loved. Gavin sums it up wonderfully
http://intheboatshed.net/2015/04/24/the-shipping-forecast-the-bbc-celebrates-its-own-institution/
Steve
http://intheboatshed.net/2015/04/24/the-shipping-forecast-the-bbc-celebrates-its-own-institution/
Steve
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When I was growing up here in New Zealand, before Television it was the "This is the world service of the BBC, here is the news.... " It came with a good dose of crackling, hissing and whistling which made the other side of the world seem very far away.. it was a bit of an institution. How we have changed!
Greetings from NZ -- Alden Smith
Hi laden
Love NZ
My brother lives there
Steve
It's also a great way to get to sleep by reciting the areas - see how far you get through the areas (in the right order) before you doze off!
The Shipping Forecast is unequalled in the world and listening to it conjures up all sorts of images, especially when you hear "South Iceland - Hurricane Force 12" or the like.
I hope it's never abandoned in favour of Tinternet initiatives.
Stuart
well said Stuart
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