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To mark the centenary of broadcasting of the Shipping Forecast, members of the Radio 4 Continuity team, the voices of the on-air forecast, leave the Radio 4 studio behind and travel the UK visiting some of the iconic areas we only know by their official descriptions on the daily forecast. Dogger, Irish Sea, Wight, Lundy and Forth. They meet the residents, sailors, fishermen, radio lovers and many others who live and work on the coastal areas – and who have a connection to the Shipping Forecast. Episode 1 - Dogger Mark Forrest travels to the beautiful seaport of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast, and explores its connection to the forecast area of Dogger. Along the way he learns all about the port's history with Captain Cook, its relationship with windfarms, and even fulfils a lifelong dream to operate the famous swing bridge. Presenter - Mark Forrest Producer - Sara Jane Hall
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