Can you speak BBC "RP" English?

[theatrically_inclined]

BBC Received Pronunciation is the "accent" originated by the BBC in 1916, that was the typical way broadcast announcers would speak.

As you might have guessed, I am developing another video project and for the odd sentence or two I would like to use a voice other than my own to replicate the tone and mannerisms of BBC RP. Sorry, I'm not biased, but because I'm replicating something from history, it needs to be a male voice.

Message me or reply here if you think you could do it!

Thanks

 

[Onslow]

I'd try but I think my Kentucky drawl would probably send the control booth crew screaming down the hall!

 

[maltrab]

I say old chap, I doubt that I could be at that level, know what I mean Harry
Toodlepip

 

[captain clutterbuck]

Shame these guys aren't alive they could help you out

Guess you are looking for a character like the one in Harry Enfield's show Mr Cholmondely-Warner I am afraid I am not your man too Geordie couldn't keep up the accent for long " I say isn't Raspberry Jam absolutely spiffing ye na"

 

[Onslow]

Shame these guys aren't alive they could help you out

Guess you are looking for a character like the one in Harry Enfield's show Mr Cholmondely-Warner I am afraid I am not your man too Geordie couldn't keep up the accent for long " I say isn't Raspberry Jam absolutely spiffing ye na"

That video led me to his take on Elvis. Looked him up on Wikipedia which has a nice overview of his linguistic style. Hillarious!

I am led to believe in researching Leigh's original ask there is hardly anyone left to meet this requirement?

 

[MoodyBlue]

The greatest man who fooled millions for 3 decades was Bill Owen [a.k.a. our favourite scuffy urchin !!!]......EVERY single person who has ever watched our show would think he was a born and bred wooly hat wearing,ferret breeding,chain smoking,women chasing Yorkshireman......until that horrific moment you hear his real life Southern accent....it is then that your dreams are shattered because you WANT Bill to be a Yorkshireman !!!!....because quite simply he was unbelievably real.
X!

 

[theatrically_inclined]

I am led to believe in researching Leigh's original ask there is hardly anyone left to meet this requirement?

There might be many suitable people, but I don't know them!

 

[Roger]

Stephen Fry

 

[Adanor]

Here across the pond, a pastor in my church hails from Merry Old England and when he gets up to preach, pronounces words with a decided BBC Received. And everyone receives his sermons with alacrity.

 

[Barrychuckle]

There must be AI voice over which speaks the Kings English isn't there?

 

[theatrically_inclined]

There must be AI voice over which speaks the Kings English isn't there?

All the AI's still sound like they are distant relatives of the Daleks, plus, they have no comprehension of tone and don't convey emotion.
I'm also looking for a Yorkshire voice and a "generic" American Voice...

 

[Adanor]

All the AI's still sound like they are distant relatives of the Daleks, plus, they have no comprehension of tone and don't convey emotion.
I'm also looking for a Yorkshire voice and a "generic" American Voice...

Well count me out. I have the Washington, DC accent, putting an "R" in Washington.

 

[Onslow]

@theatrically_inclined - shoot me a short script snippet. I'll send a sample for you to audition and may be able to help with the American.

 

[theatrically_inclined]

@theatrically_inclined - shoot me a short script snippet. I'll send a sample for you to audition and may be able to help with the American.

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