About Emma
Emma Clarke is a leading female voiceover and comedy/drama writer. She voices all kinds of things from advertisements to radio identity packages – but is best known as the ‘voice of the London Underground’.
Previous postings
- Other people’s conversations
- O the joys of working from home
- “This award isn’t just for me...it’s for YOU!”
- Apocalypse Now!
- Can you feel the buzz?
- I am the Chlamydia voice of choice
- “I’m sorry I have a cold.”
- “Is there something he’s not telling me?”
- A fan writes...
- And I could have told you, Vincent...
- A peek around the door into Mr Dickson’s dressing room
- The morning when you get back to work after a holiday is a challenge.
- “The Mental Spa – a retox for the mind” podcast is launched!
Archives
Blogs and podcasts
Welcome to Emma Clarke’s global soapbox – the antidote to modern living, encapsulated in a series of freewheeling rants, known these days as blogs and podcasts.
Search Engine Optimization ‘experts’? Don’t make me laugh...
Tuesday Apr 14 2009
Emma gets hassled on a daily basis by people claiming her website needs their help. In this blog, Emma tells us what she thinks of Search Engine Optimization scams.
My voice plays a bit-part in 2 Sony nominations
Thursday Apr 9 2009
Emma’s voice is up for two Sony awards. Well, not just her voice. It’s a team effort. Emma celebrates the talent of her colleagues in this blog.
You can’t make an omelette without breaking...
Thursday Apr 9 2009
It’s Easter and in the wonderful world of radio advertising it’s the season of egg-based cliches. Read ‘em and weep.
“The voiceover must sound like a normal person”
Friday Mar 27 2009
In the world of radio ad vox pops, real is the new fake. Emma offers a fresh approach for pretending to be normal.
Money for old rope?
Wednesday Mar 25 2009
Lots of people think being a voiceover is a doddle. Emma robustly challenges this view.
MyTwitFaceSpaceBook
Tuesday Mar 24 2009
Emma discusses social networking sites. When should your private life go public? And is there such a thing as too much information?

