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Go on a sleepy voyage to the Antarctic

Excerpts from Ernest Shackleton's 1902 expedition journal with dreamy music from BBC Introducing and the Shipping Forecast. First broadcast in November 2021.

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast."

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Tue 23 Dec 2025 23:30
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Podcast

  • The Sleeping Forecast

    A unique journey to dreamland, mixing instrumental music and Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.