Have you ever wanted to behind the scenes at the Shipping Forecast? Viji Alles, one of the many famous voices in the Radio 4 Continuity team, takes us behind the scenes and even lifts the lid about some of the funny things you’ll find in the studio! 👀 The Shipping Forecast | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4

For my next port of call in Sailing The Shipping Forecast, I spend a day with the men and women of Border Force — the UK’s frontline defence at sea — working to stop illegal immigration, smuggling, and threats to national security. Operating across ports, airports and coastlines, Border Force safeguards the Solent — a vital maritime corridor teeming with yachts, ferries, cargo ships, and the occasional clandestine vessel. In 2024–25, their operations led to a record £3 billion haul of illegal dr