The rhythmic lullaby of 'North Utsire, South Utsire' has been lulling the nation's insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, poetry and imaginations across the globe - as well as providing a very real service for the nation's seafarers who might fall prey to storms and gales. In 1995, a plan to move the late-night broadcast by just 12 minutes caused a national outcry and was ultimately scrapped.Published with Radio 4 and the Met Office, The Shipping Forecast is the official miscellany for seafarers and armchair travellers alike. From the places themselves - how they got their names, what's happened there through the ages - to the poems and parodies that it's inspired, this is a beautifully evocative tribute to one of Britain's - and Radio 4's - best-loved broadcasts.
ISBN: | 9781785940293 |
Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
Imprint: | BBC Books |
Published date: | 01 Sep 2016 |
DEWEY: | 551.63 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 216 |
Weight: | 276g |
Height: | 201mm |
Width: | 131mm |
Spine width: | 22mm |