Ruth Jones Brings Character Nessa to Life in BBC Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast Celebration
Ruth Jones, known for her role in Gavin & Stacey, has joined the ranks of notable voices reading BBC Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, delivering it in character as Nessa. This event commemorates 100 years of the forecast, which has seen contributions from various celebrities, including Adrian Dunbar and Sir Stephen Fry. The forecast, produced by the Met Office, began as a weather bulletin in 1924 before becoming a staple on BBC Radio.