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麻豆社 Proms: 100 Years of the Shipping Forecast
100 Years of the Shipping Forecast at the 麻豆社 Proms with the Ulster Orchestra, featuring a new work by poet laureate Simon Armitage - from the Ulster Hall in Belfast.
From the 麻豆社 Proms, a special evening of words and music with the Ulster Orchestra and conductor Chlo茅 van Soeterst猫de celebrating the centenary of the Shipping Forecast, heard daily on 麻豆社 Radio 4, a lifeline to all those at sea and a poetic salve for countless others on land. With presenters from Radio 4鈥檚 Continuity team, music and readings inspired by the oceans and the elements, and a new work by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his group LYR, this is an event that speaks to the heart of our island nation.
Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Al Ryan
Last on
Sun 24 Aug 2025
17:00
麻豆社 Radio 4
Broadcast
- Sun 24 Aug 2025 17:00麻豆社 Radio 4