Ruth Jones and Damon Albarn to read Shipping Forecast for its 100th anniversary

Ruth Jones and Damon Albarn will read the Shipping Forecast on January 1, 2024, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This marks a special appearance for Jones as her character Nessa from "Gavin & Stacey" after the show's recent finale. The Shipping Forecast, a weather service for UK seas, first aired on January 1, 1924. It became part of the BBC a year later. Other participants in the centenary event include Stephen Fry and Adrian Dunbar. The "Gavin & Stacey" Christmas Day finale attracted 12.3 million viewers, the largest audience for the holiday in over a decade. The episode featured significant moments, including a proposal between characters Nessa and Smithy.