Episode 66

Noni Lewis: The one with the Queen Mum's Best Mate!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Noni Lewis joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching royal docs, the beauty of the Welsh accent, and we get steamy at a builder's merchants!

Our VO question this week is all about the changes we've seen over a quarter of a century in the voiceover business.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Elizabeth's most treasured corgi was Susan, who was gifted to the Princess on her 18th birthday in 1944.

Susan quickly became Elizabeth's constant companion and loyal friend through thick and thin.

She was so attached to Susan that she insisted on taking her along on her honeymoon with Prince Philip in 1947, hiding the dog under a pile of blankets in their carriage to the station directly after the wedding.

Their bond was unbreakable, transcending even the formalities of royal protocol.

Script 2

We’re H.O.T. - the Builders Merchants with gorgeous supplies.

From sumptuous bricks, made with real sweat and tears, to mouth-watering timber and plumbing supplies to get you all hot and sweaty.

We’ve got free local delivery, and charming experts on-hand to seduce you.

Hot Property Builders - now open on Colchester Avenue, Cardiff. Minimum spend applies to free delivery.


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About our guest:

Noni Lewis is a bilingual Welsh actor, voiceover, writer and director with a 25 year background in theatre and voice. Over the years she has become the go-to voice for all things Welsh as well as continuing to perform a diverse range of accents and characters alongside regular corporate and commercial work. Noni has voiced for the BBC, S4C, Aardman, and many other clients in promos, movies, cartoons, radio plays, live radio performances, poetry readings and everything in-between.

Noni's Website

@noni_lewis on Instagram

@NoniLewis on Twitter

Noni's Facebook page


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About the Podcast

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How Do You Say That?!
A fun podcast showing there are unlimited ways to read a script - sponsored by https://www.voxbox.studio/

About your hosts

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Mark Ryes

With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. Beyond the big names, it’s his reputation with clients that truly speaks to his professionalism and work ethic. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it a British voice…
Mark's also seen weekly on television across the UK, both on ITV1 and Ideal World.
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Samantha Boffin

Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience.

BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.