A tribute to Brian Cobby – voice of the Speaking Clock

19th November 2012

I was saddened to learn of the death of Brian Cobby who recently died aged 83 following a series of health problems. Brian’s voice was heard an estimated 2 billion times between 1985 and 2007 as the official British Telecom Speaking Clock. His unique, crisp, baritone voice as the nation’s Speaking Clock was (and still is) instantly recognisable. He liked to think of himself as “Briannia’s wristwatch.” Click here to continue reading…

 

 

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