Eddie Redmayne’s agency commercial reel (and what we know of his dulcet tones and charming accent) make it hard to believe his new claim that he was “fired from many a voiceover job.” Take a listen to him pitch Adidas, Film 4, and the Royal Marines. Be still, our hearts...
More of Eddie’s work and everything you want to know about his accent
Here you will find more audio samples:
Red Arrows Inside the Bubble narrative
My Week With Marilyn audiobook clip
The description on his voice agency bio reads:
Male, 30s/Accent: RP/Style: Engaging, recognisable, smooth
RP stands for “received pronunciation,” and only 2 percent of Brits speak it. Therefore, it is considered more an “English” than a “British” accent. Here is a fascinating article on the development of RP, courtesy of the British Library.
http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/sounds/find-out-more/received-pronunciation/