Sailing the Shipping Forecast

Sailing the Shipping Forecast

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1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered October 20, 2025

Sailing the Shipping Forecast will take viewers on a voyage from bustling waterways to remote, isolated communities reliant on the sea to survive. On the way they'll discover the natural beauty of estuaries, oceans, channels and coastlines.Led by Rev. Coles across four of the 31 areas mapped out by the shipping forecast, the broadcaster and writer will take us on a journey to meet some of the people and communities living and working in these regions. Featuring the Faeroes, Lundy, Thames and Wight we will see what life is like at sea, and how an ecosystem ashore is sustained by the rich life around the waters of Britain and its neighbouring countries.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes
E01
Lundy
Mon, Oct 20 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Richard starts his journey sampling the good life in Lundy before finding his sea legs with a Port Isaac fisherman. In Wales, he discovers unique lamb farmed on a saltmarsh and relives his childhood years at the seaside. Richard then travels to the heart of the forecast area - the island that gave it its name - to explore Lundy's incredible wildlife tGhat thrives in its isolation. His journey ends back in Cornwall where he joins homegrown celebrities for a sea shanty in the harbour.
E02
Faeroes
Mon, Oct 27 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Richard experiences survival against the odds in the shipping forecast area of Faeroes, situated halfway between Scotland and Iceland. He goes line fishing with a third-generation fisherman and discovers how a strong faith has helped the community weather all kinds of storms, and gets a unique singing lesson from the lead singer of doom metal band Hamferð.
E03
Wight
Mon, Nov 3 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Richard enjoys a Wight good time at Cowes Week racing regatta, tests out his seven-star service skills at a superyacht school and joins the fast-paced life onboard a Border Force cutter.
E04
The Thames
Mon, Nov 10 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Richard meets the rebels and risk takers of the shipping forecast area of the Thames, revisiting his youth as a member of the Communards when he visits Radio Caroline. He also explores the Old Royal Naval College, where he has his first ever sailing lesson. Venturing north to Harwich, Richard meets the maritime pilot bringing one of the world's biggest container ships into port.

Cast

Richard Coles
Richard Coles as Reverend Richard Coles

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