The Shipping Forecast broadcast turns 100

UK Shipping Forecast sea areas (Met Office)

With something of a cult status, the BBC’s Shipping Forecast has reached its century, saving thousands of lives in the process.

The broadcast spawned spoof versions, one of which is attached here read by announcer Brian Perkins.

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