when i hear yourforecasts. i knew you would say that. i thought that was why it was being played at the end of the forecast. state watching if you want to know more. is she? she listens to the whole programme. the whistling voices of the clangers were enjoyed by millions of children in the 70s but long time fans of the show have often pondered the hidden meaning behind their language. after more than 60 years, we may finally understand what exactly the knitted mouse like animals were saying. lucy vladev reports. clangers whistle. that is a clanger. and that is another clanger. they seem to have a piece of rope. with a distinctive sound and rather cheeky personalities, you can see why the clangers became such a firm favourite. and now they seem to be having an argument about their piece of rope.