Sailing the Shipping Forecast

Sailing the Shipping Forecast (2025- )

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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.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

The Thames
Season 1Episode 460 min

The Thames

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.

Nov 10, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04The ThamesNov 10, 2025
S01E03WightNov 3, 2025
S01E02FaeroesOct 27, 2025
S01E01LundyOct 20, 2025
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Cast

Richard Coles

Richard Coles

plays himself
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Characters

Reverend Richard Coles

Reverend Richard Coles

played by Richard Coles
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Also known as

  • Sailing the Shipping Forecast with the Rev Richard Coles

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