The Sleeping Forecast

About

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

• A bed of waves for a tranquil rest 2025-06-15

  This episode features a calming mix of sea sounds, including rolling waves, combined with weather reports from Radio 4's The Shipping Forecast. It is designed to help listeners achieve a serene night's rest.

• Plunge into an ocean of restful sleep with gentle sea sounds 2025-06-01

  This episode of The Sleeping Forecast features calming sea sounds from the BBC Archive, blended with coastal weather reports from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast, to promote restful sleep. It was produced by Alex Yates.

• Let the tide wash over you with this relaxing mix of sea sounds. 2025-05-18

  This episode features a relaxing mix of sea sounds from the BBC Archives, combined with coastal station weather reports from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast. Produced by Alex Yates for BBC Sounds, it is designed to help listeners wash away…

• Cast adrift into the sea of sleep 2025-05-04

  This episode features relaxing sounds of waves from the BBC Archive and weather reports from coastal stations, inspired by Radio 4's The Shipping Forecast. It is produced by Alex Yates.

• On the crest of a wave of sleep 2025-04-20

  This episode of The Sleeping Forecast features relaxing sea recordings from the BBC archive and The Shipping Forecast's weather reports. Listeners can drift along the crest of a wave of sleep.

• Smooth sailing to the land of nod 2025-04-06

  This episode of The Sleeping Forecast uses the sound of waves from the BBC archive and weather reports from Radio 4's The Shipping Forecast to help listeners relax.

• Set sail into a deep sleep 2025-03-23

  This episode features archive BBC recordings of ocean waves and sea sounds, combined with weather reports from UK coastal stations, offering a journey into deep relaxation.

• A tide-washed soundscape to lull you into deep, drifting slumber 2025-03-14

  This episode features a soundscape blending the Shipping Forecast with ocean sounds like waves and foghorns, designed to induce sleep and calm. Produced by Cat Gough for BBC Sounds.

• Introducing… The Sleeping Forecast: Seascapes 2025-03-10

  This episode of The Sleeping Forecast features sounds of the sea and the Shipping Forecast from BBC Radio 4. It is presented as a simple trick for achieving a good night's sleep.