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As we arrive into 2025, John invites you to start "sailing by" the best radio and podcasts to start off your year. As the Shipping Forecast hits 100 years on the airwaves, we avoid the squally showers and listen to celebrations of the institution that has accompanied ruthless seafarers and restless sleepers alike. If it's history you're looking for, we touch upon shores of Aristotelian humour (or the lack thereof), the reimagining of the life of female pirate Anne Bonny, and the Neolithic standing stones on the Isle of Lewis and their importance for modern-day crofters. And between paper and comb contests, an ode to the organ and Irish sean-n贸s singing, we can guarantee that your navigation of 大象传媒 Sounds will involve some smooth sailing.

Presenter: Dr John Gallagher
Producer: Anthony McKee
Production Co-ordinator: Jack Ferrie

A 大象传媒 Audio Northern Ireland production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.