ASMR - The Shipping Forecast

[@DJKuroh]

The Shipping Forecast is a legendary ASMR trigger. I found out about it from a now defunct channel. We definitely need more of these videos.

[@pauls6897]

Thomas Dolby”s “Windpower” introduced me to The Shipping Forecast back in 1983, years before Radio 4 streamed online

[@tritonemedia]

East Fife 4, Forfar 5.

[@ashearera]

Nailed it. The only two uses of these exact intonations: the shipping forecast and reading a list of football scores.

[@davidz3879]

They compete for the title of most boring broadcast.

[@grantm6514]

In South Africa when I was a kid we also had a Market Report broadcast after the lunchtime radio news, listing prices of fruit and veg with the same intonations. As a child I thought it was the most boring thing in the world, I certainly didn't associate it with the ASMR sensations I got from being measured for clothes or shoes, or having my hair cut by my dad.

[@punklejunk]

I would love to listen to a football report like this.

[@perpetualgrump8508]

East Fife 4 Forfar 5

[@emjackson2289]

Its Five O Clock, its time for Sports Report

[@punklejunk]

Oh my goodness, this is industrial-strength soporific stuff. No props or even microphone tricks, just the power of a trained voice for a solid 37 minutes. One of my favorites already.

[@mland2012]

I was an American living in the UK during COVID and the Shipping Forecast was such a pleasant discovery during those long days stuck indoors. I really wish it was a more widespread thing around the world.

[@Yellow-Rose]

At first I thought it was a forecast for delivery workers and customers expecting packages and things. And then I was like, oh ships! like the kind that sail on water. 🤣 But yes I'm loving this!

[@Cara-39]

Quite a few other countries do it as well but they don't have the following or loyalty that the BBC's does. Brazil, Ireland, Newfoundland in Canada, Germany and a bunch of Pacific islands like New Zealand, parts of Australia, Tonga, Fiji and probably more.

[@Yellow-Rose]

@@Cara-39 yes it's iconic. the US has the info listed that can be looked up, but it's not presented in this fashion at all.

[@Cara-39]

@@Yellow-Rose The shipping forecast is exactly what you said, iconic, a status I attribute partly to the UK's long maritime history.

[@grantm6514]

@@Cara-39 Also, there's nowhere in the UK that's more than about 75 miles from the sea, so the shipping report has always been useful to more than just seafarers.

[@evas.6003]

The original ASMR, yay! Takes me back to falling asleep to the radio long ago when mobiles didn't do apps. Thank you!

[@hollywalker6484]

My earliest memory of asmr! I used to love being cosy and warm in bed, imagining the sailors battening down the hatches for a storm and wishing them safety. ⛵

[@markmorris3482]

The first thing I thought of was Fran on the TV comedy series Black Books that also featured Bill Bailey. She had quite a thing for an announcer's voice and his style of delivery when he read the shipping forecast too.

[@AlexHatzberger]

This was my first thought too!

[@Ghost-dw8dy]

I was searching for this comment ngl

[@__Patrick]

These ASMR role plays are so soothing and relaxing.

[@hotmetalslugs]

RIP to all the brave sailors who perished at sea, having mysteriously fallen asleep while sailing into various gales and storms. Warning to sailors: read the reports instead of listening.

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

It actually helps sailors prepare for icing on ships, which can be treacherous for those working onboard. Knowing what to expect actually saves lives.

[@Cara-39]

I stumbled upon the shipping forecast, and its power to cure insomnia, when visiting the UK 20 yrs as a teenager. I'll definitely add this to my nightly ASMR playlist!

[@Anonymous-dn5cl]

This is one of the best videos you have ever done. I like it when ASMR creators keep it simple- Medical, hair stylist, language instruction, clothing store, etc. This qualifies under keep it simple. 😊

[@cjdfv]

Over a month later and this forecast is STILL accurate! Amazing!

[@mattcred]

No way! I used to listen to the shipping forecast when I had insomnia as a teenager. This is genius 👍

[@jjones16]

Oh my goodness, this literally takes me back years! Listening to the cricket on the radio when all of a sudden, it needs to stop quickly for the shipping forecast! Never actually thought of it as relaxing because I was just so desperate for it to finish - but now I'm seeing it in a totally new light! What a cracking idea!

[@mikemorr100]

I like ASMR videos about stuff like this. Boring stuff that isn't actually boring. PSAs, safety brief videos, weather forecasts, traffic reports, map reading, etc

[@nnslg]

Love this kind of talk, where you can just zone in and out without "missing" anything...

[@aragorn1959]

Love this. Original. Love the legendary Shipping Forecast since the 70s

[@aurelian1]

Now having flashbacks to The Prodigy's "Weather Experience!" Thanks for working on this.

[@craig3012]

The perfect voice for the perfect roleplay 👌🏻

[@atmentod]

I'm surprised how genius and effective this was. Love it.

[@benmcdonnell85]

The shipping forcast was how i got my chills before ASMR and KZbin was a Thing

[@nmoreau94]

As someone who works with severe weather I love this so much

[@cmdrhunt]

Please consider another episode of this in the future! Really enjoy your voice and reading of the shipping forecast, definitely soothes the anxious mind.

[@foreverfendy6709]

OMG, it’s so relaxing. But then I remember Black Books and the episode with the Shipping forecast and start laughing. 😅

[@rksnj6797]

Part of my job involves making aviation weather recordings. We're required to maintain a certain speech rate. When we listen to it to see if there's any mistakes, it sounds incredibly monotonous. Thank you for this video! For me it's very interesting!

[@Dean4471]

Used to wait up late as a kid until this came on the radio. Classic ASMR trigger, captured brilliantly here 👌🏻

[@RedWolfy7]

I'm enjoying your avant-garde approach to ASMR lately 😆 This was legitimately good and I think you nailed the spirit of being a monotone broadcaster.

[@kishuponastar]

This reminds me so much of Kevin Goldsmith reading the traffic transcripts for three and a half hours as a poetry piece. A professor played some of it for us during class once and I remember listening to it to fall asleep after that and couldn’t pinpoint why I loved it so much. It was my ASMR before I actually discovered the ASMR community.

[@krisyoder9961]

I had to look up the actual Shipping Forecast and listen to it. THIS is so much better!

[@southwestwifarm3516]

In the United States we have a weather radio station run by the National oceanic and atmospheric administration, I live relatively close to the Great Lakes so I always try to listen to the forecast for the lakes, it’s a monotone Microsoft sam voice for the report, for whatever reason I find it soothing to listen to. Im a big big fan of this type of asmr! Thank you

[@JeannieBASMR]

Brilliant, darling!! 🥰 XO Jeannie

[@ian.credible]

Discovered this trigger accidentally from The Longest Johns at the end of one of their albums. This is even more brilliant!

[@var1985]

This is sooooo boring!!! Even the thumbnail is boring……I love it!!! Great for getting some of my work done. Thank you as always!

[@gamertrojan4038]

Wow this takes me back to my childhood. This and number stations were great to listen to in the dark before falling asleep.

[@SlowDIIV]

So soothing, I can't believe I watched the entire video without almost realizing it.

[@IanHardmanPhotography]

It was a very quiet subdued corner of the internet that worked out the shipping forecast really worked. Sadly, the actual forecast isn't said quite as nicely nowadays so this is a nice video to have done. Thank you.

[@connornicholas8628]

Just had a loud motorcycle commercial before this ASMR video. 😂

[@PaulANUBIS1]

I always got major tingles listening to this with that wonderful dreamy music before the start, I can't believe this hasn't been done much sooner by Asmrtists! Brilliant job. So glad you did this 😀😀

[@yoho300]

This is great . Your voice is lovely doing the shipping forecast x thank you for this.

[@richardfryer3524]

I've always enjoyed listening to the shipping forecast. It's a bit of an anachronism these days but its one of those quiet traditions reassuring me all is well.

[@Sam_Locke]

In the late 2000’s it was very peaceful. I was in a school surrounded by women supporting me and from time to time they would speak softly speaking or whispered during library lessons and exams. There was one lady who had a beautiful posh accent and had a gentle whisper voice also made mouth sounds whilst whispering and then people on KZbin started making whisper videos mostly women! Those were the days of my childhood!

[@obcl8569]

This is ASMR *perfection.* 10/10 - no notes. Just perfect 😊 Thank you 🌼🌻🌼xoxo

[@cincycubfan23]

Nicely done! I’m one of the relatively few Americans lucky enough to be familiar with the Shipping Forecast (though I am a confessed Anglophile). Works like a charm for my son, too.

[@franj1]

This is the perfect ASMR video that I’ve been waiting for for my entire life. Thank you.

[@teddownum7428]

Your voice + the Shipping Forecast = an ASMR dream come true.

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Warnings of Gales in the Irish Sea, Emmets in Cornwall, and Karens near London Heathrow complaining about lost luggage. Forecast is 'rough' in Croydon, snooty in Noting Hill and touristy in Picadilly. Occasionally moderate to strongly conservative near House of Commons, poor conditions combined with foggy grey cells in Downing Street.

[@valhallastiger2960]

Emmets in cornwall must be the summer holidays gotta get used to reversing down the lanes again

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

@@valhallastiger2960 When I lived in America everybody had a huge truck or an SUV. The bigger the better. When I moved to Europe I wondered "why does everybody drive such small cars here?" Now that I have driven (and reversed) down some very small lanes, I completely understand. I now think the Golf is a big car.

[@dealpianolucy]

Thanks, this is really relaxing. I sometimes hear the shipping forecast on the radio when I work nights.

[@DANYUL.W]

I LOVE LISTENING TO THE SHIPPING FORECAST THIS IS THE BESTTT!!!❤

[@vectravi2008]

I've worked at sea for over 20 years and that was hilarious. Tks.

[@banakon]

yes!!! I've been listening to shipping forecasts while working. Less distracting than a show or podcast.

[@mamelucoderribado]

Please release a longer version!! This really helped me with My Chronic insomnia

[@khk8270]

I just saw the title and the thumbnail and thought this was some clever roleplay about mailing packages and boxes around (you welcome us, we have a package to ship, we ask how quickly it will arrive to our destination etc.) I had no idea this was a thing (hello, I'm American lol). Interesting thing to read up on this morning and of course, listen as I work today. Cheers and thanks!!

[@grubewbicie3313]

It's been years now since I have been watching you. Love your voice 😍

[@lamecasuelas2]

Charlotte, Honey! I want to give you some real kudos not only for the big tingles but also for not falling asleep or even snoozing in the process.

[@dariawells7438]

Screaming with excitement over this! This was sort of my request as I commented you'd be perfect doing it. Thank you so much. ❤️

[@senatorfred]

You reminded me of when I used to listen to BBC World Service on my short wave radio back in the day. Jolly good show!

[@spookydonkey42]

This is absolutely stellar 🤣🧭🌐📦

[@HugoN_ro0ts511]

Before i knew asmr even existed I'd turn the tv to Bob Ross or the weather channel. Odd that my mind would space out listening to extreme weather warnings during the summer.

[@HugoN_ro0ts511]

So what i was trying to say is that this video is awesome!!

I really impressed, this must have been quite challenging.

[@lauryn6059]

Omg. This is my new favorite ASMR video ever. Thank you so much this idea was brilliant

[@Scourge77]

Very relaxing. I could totally see you doing a radio broadcast of the infamous reports delivering secret codes to allied soldiers. Keep up the great work. 👏

[@stuartj1079]

I can drive for miles before I realise I’m listening to the shipping forecast, In a trance

[@TerroristSquadx1]

Another gorgeous video, thank you for hard work.

[@kirstengabriels9575]

This is brilliant! Thank you for always making such inspired and original videos ☺️

[@violetbaudelaire64]

First the NASA video and now this; you're putting a serious level of research into my personal areas of nerdiness.

[@JfromUK_]

This is excellent. I'm familiar (though not SUPER familiar) with the real thing, and I love how the intro sounds word-perfect too. I actually haven't come across it on ASMR channels before but you nailed it 👌

[@Bompula]

Shipping forecast is obviously universally good for sleep deprivation

[@mannedpixel3523]

Simple, yet effective 💤 (appreciate the work you put in your videos 🙏)

[@weightliftingwhisper]

Loved this as it's similar on the USA AM radio reports that I drifted off to as a young kid and your take is spot on! Thank you for always providing creativity and quality! 🙏😴

[@DougConner3]

This was such a lovely audio!! This is going in my Sleep playlist for sure. Thank you!

[@thedazzlingstarman]

I didn't expect to like this, but surprisingly it relaxed me a bit. 😊

[@littleshubunkin7926]

Marvellous, not as easy as it looks.

[@Vb98765]

I had a teacher in primary school that used to listen to the shipping forecast during class. Was always an odd thing to hear with almost no context.

[@ipdipdu]

My mum has loved the shipping forecast for years. She has a poster of it and I sit at the dining table with it opposite me reading it. The only bit I ever remember: Dogger Fisher German Bight Humber Thames Dover Wight

[@richardmyers4262]

Top work! This is absolutely fantastic!! You should do the football scores. That was always guaranteed to knock me out before the 2nd division 😴😴

[@MissMunkii]

I watched this yesterday and now I’m getting Weekly Weather videos for the Bureau of Meteorology for Australia (I do not live in Australia). Gotta love the YT Algorithm 🤦‍♀️

[@w0033944]

Brilliant stuff, and will be of interest to non-British viewers who won't be aware of this.

[@sail2byzantium]

Okay. This is just perfect. Just. Perfect. Thank you! PS: Do more of these please!

[@crookedascention]

Aw you legend, this is too perfect

[@paulie.d33]

Area forecasts: Area Name(s), Wind Direction, Wind Speed, Sea State, Weather, Visibility

[@mondegreen9709]

And into the sea Goes pretty England and me Around the Bay of Biscay And back for tea Hit traffic on the Dogger Bank Up the Thames to find a taxi rank Sail on by with the tide And go to sleep Up the Tyne, Forth and Cromarty There's a low in the high forties Saturday's locked away on the pier Not fast enough, dear And on the Malin head Blackpool looks blue and red And the Queen, she's gone 'round the bend Jumped off Land's End And the radio says This is a low But it won't hurt you When you're alone It will be there with you Finding ways to stay solo

[@tatertot64]

As an American living in Australia, this British forecast is a banger.

[@iSHiNE2011]

I'm from the US and have no idea what's going on, but this seems lovely!

[@TheKurisu90]

On my way home from work today I was thinking this would be the perfect thing of which to make ASMR - well done! 🇬🇧

[@ASMRMusings]

LOVE IT! The most dry reading ever! 😆And I love how you subtly educate your viewers because I've never heard of a shipping forecast until now. 😂 But LOL that this is a request from 10 years ago. Is the person that requested this still around?

[@iratanokodiak]

Memories from sailing in Jersey and Guersey.... thank à lot.

[@Nick_792]

5, 4, 3, 2, 1....😴 Lol hi Mrs Audios! Was so happy to see Scottish Murmurs impersonate you in her video😄 With a negative covid test🤣

[@Nurse.Addison]

OMG! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heavenly! My pug and I love your voice and the shipping news

[@rstar3457]

Just unlocked a core memory from back when I used radio 4 to fall asleep before I had a phone lmao

[@TheDistur]

I did not know this was a thing. Thanks Whisper!

[@matthew7714]

Now we need a video where you read the weekends football results to truly encapsulate the BBC News schedule

[@solarsystemwulf96]

August 1st was my birthday! I love this 😊

[@Salomon_G]

This one is going in the playlist

[@tizzimah7374]

Excellent! Brilliant! Outstanding!

[@docholliday1970]

Brilliant, Thanks for sharing. I'm a new subscriber to your Channel 💙

[@FusionGamerElite]

This deserves some donations...

[@philmercer2609]

Best shipping forecast ever 😴

[@chrissydabalck]

As a meteorologist in the U.S if we had your voice on our weather radios I'd be listening to it 24/7

[@bn-auric79]

Hell yeah. I've heard of this legendary shipping forecast.

[@jeffbonnett7803]

Omg You have the best voice ever! I love it!