The Sleeping Forecast

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

The Sleeping Forecast

Show Notes

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.

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Jun 15, 2025

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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