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’.
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Facing the nation on the telly – the key issues
Tuesday
May 31 2011
Unless they think of a more exciting item, I’m on ‘The One Show’ on BBC1 tonight. It’s a big deal, going on the telly. Especially when you’ve hidden in the comfort of your own converted lavatory for donkey’s years. How am I coping?
Hair
First of all, the personal grooming needs attention. When you look like I do you need all the help you can get. So this morning I nipped out for a blo-dry. Reader, my hair is currently ENORMOUS. Hairdresser said: “Don’t worry, gravity will do its work over the next few hours.” Right now, I have 70s porn star hair.
Face
Here’s where it all falls apart. I’ve got an eye infection (both eyes) and I appear to have been bitten by a winged creature on my left cheek. Kind friend said: “Don’t worry, they have makeup at the BBC. Just look at what they achieve on Doctor Who.” Great!
Clothes
This is a worry. I don’t want to look as if I should be at a wedding and / or a rehab centre. Currently not sure what I’m going to wear. Toying between frock (tan issues with legs) and comfy trousers (potentially unsightly). Help!
Tune in if you can at 7pm on BBC 1!
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