Voiceover artist goes underground

London’s tube has been described as creaking, overcrowded and overpriced, but ultimately it serves a purpose; somewhat efficiently, it ferries thousands upon thousands of people around one of the world’s most popular cities every day.

Almost everyone who has lived in or visited London will be familiar with its quirks. Walk into any souvenir store in central London and you’ll be able to pick up a mug, tea towel, oven mitt or apron adorned with the iconic phrase: “Mind the Gap”.

Along with “all change please”, “please note that this train will not stop at the next station” and “thank you for travelling on the central line”, “mind the gap” is one of the tube’s most-played recorded messages.

Instructing commuters to mind the gap since 1999 has been the soothing voice of British woman, Emma Clarke. This week however Transport for

London announced they would not contract her in the future. Contrary to popular belief that this is the result of her spoof voiceovers on her website, TfL claim it’s because she has publicly denounced their service saying she hates catching the tube.

Emma Clarke has defended herself and shock horror it seems she’s been misrepresented by a journalist from The Mail on Sunday. Oh well - you can decide for yourself: listen to the spoofs or for Londoners living off-shore - make yourself homesick with the real thing.

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