Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

The Sleeping Forecast

A soothing blend of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists interspersed with excerpts of the iconic Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

Sounds Mixes,132 episodes

Episodes

ListGrid

A serene soundtrack to help you drift off
Cast off the pressures of the day and drift off with this serene soundtrack.
11 May 2026,60 mins
Forty winks on the high seas
Drift off to the sound of this calming, classical and ambient mix.
27 Apr 2026,60 mins
A sea full of Z’s
Drift off to the sound of this calming, classical mix.
13 Apr 2026,60 mins
A soundtrack to a good night’s rest
Settle down and drift away to a good night’s rest with this sleepy soundtrack.
30 Mar 2026,60 mins
Safe passage to a soft slumber
Settle down and drift off with help from this classical and ambient mix.
16 Mar 2026,60 mins
Float away into a deep slumber
Let this calming classical mix help you settle down for the night.
02 Mar 2026,60 mins
Set course for sleep with this relaxing soundtrack
Settle down and drift away to this classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists.
16 Feb 2026,60 mins
Restful waves on the sea of tranquility
Set sail to tranquil rest with this classical and ambient mix.
02 Feb 2026,60 mins
Safe passage to a restful night
Enjoy a restful sleep with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and calming classical music.
19 Jan 2026,60 mins
Six and a half hours of soothing sounds to ease your mind
A calming journey pairing The Shipping Forecast with gentle music and field recordings.
11 Jan 2026,390 mins
Sleepier shores await
Drift away to calming rest with this relaxing mix.
05 Jan 2026,60 mins
Coast off to a soothing slumber
Find calming rest with this soothing classical and ambient mix.
26 Dec 2025,60 mins
Find sleepy solace with this calming soundtrack
Drift off from the pressures of the day and settle yourself for rest with a calming mix.
08 Dec 2025,60 mins
Hunker down and drift away
Settle your mind and and drift off with this classical and ambient mix.
24 Nov 2025,60 mins
Set sail to tranquillity
Cast off the pressures of the day and settle down with a relaxing classical mix.
10 Nov 2025,60 mins
Drift away to a restful night's sleep with help from Bob Harris
Settle down for the night alongside the Shipping Forecast as read by Radio 2's Bob Harris.
27 Oct 2025,60 mins
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack
Settle down with this relaxing classical mix of BBC Introducing artists.
13 Oct 2025,60 mins
Embark on a restful journey to sleep
Relax from the pressures of the day and drift off to soothing classical music.
29 Sep 2025,60 mins
Settle down with a serene soundtrack
Find comfort and calm with music from BBC Introducing artists.
15 Sep 2025,60 mins
A soundtrack for falling deeply asleep
Find solace and a restful slumber with calming classical music.
01 Sep 2025,60 mins
Peaceful sleep awaits on the high seas
Drift off to a peaceful sleep with a calming classical soundtrack.
18 Aug 2025,60 mins
Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast with a sleepy journey
Take a soothing tour around the British coastline as you fall asleep.
04 Aug 2025,60 mins
A tranquil soundtrack for a good night's rest
Settle in for a restful sleep with this soothing soundtrack from BBC Introducing artists.
21 Jul 2025,60 mins
Comforting music to put you at rest
Relax with soft sounds from BBC Introducing alongside Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.
07 Jul 2025,60 mins
Sleep tight with this dreamy soundtrack
Settle in for a good night’s sleep with a relaxing soundtrack from BBC Introducing artists
23 Jun 2025,60 mins
A bed of waves for a tranquil rest
Sink into slumber on a bed of waves with this calming mix of sea sounds.
15 Jun 2025,60 mins
Rest easy with the ultimate dreamy soundtrack
Peaceful compositions from BBC Introducing with the Shipping Forecast to help you sleep.
09 Jun 2025,60 mins
Plunge into an ocean of restful sleep with gentle sea sounds
Delve into a calmer night's sleep with a serene seascape.
01 Jun 2025,60 mins
Go on a sleepy voyage with British birdsong and gentle classical music
A voyage across British landscapes, filled with birdsong and music from BBC Introducing.
26 May 2025,60 mins
Let the tide wash over you with this relaxing mix of sea sounds.
Let the tide wash over you with this relaxing mix of sea sounds.
18 May 2025,60 mins