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S5 Ep3: 100 Years of the Shipping Forecast

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Dec 30, 202313:41Society & Culture

As the shipping forecast reaches its broadcast centenary on January 1st 2024, here's a look back to its beginnings and a tribute to the place it has found in our cultural affections. Find tour dates and ticket details fo...

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