Compton, Nic
The Shipping Forecast: A Miscellany
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785940293
- author:
- Compton, Nic
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- BBC Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2.4 x 20.4 cm
- Genre:
- Education Studies & Teaching, School Education & Teaching, SEN Teaching,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Shipping Forecast: A Miscellany The Shipping Forecast has been a soothing presence on British airwaves for over 90 years, its gentle rhythms a source of comfort for those who listen. Its impact extends far beyond the radio, inspiring songs, poetry, and imagination in people around the world. For seafarers, the forecast has provided a vital service, warning of storms and gales that could pose a threat to their safety. This beautifully evocative tribute to the Shipping Forecast explores the places themselves, tracing their origins and the stories behind their names. It also delves into the creative responses the forecast has inspired, from poems to parodies. A collaboration with Radio 4 and the Met Office, The Shipping Forecast is a unique and fascinating look at one of Britain's most beloved broadcasts.
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