In ep 196 of “How Do You Say That?!” Alice King joins Sam and Mark to talk about why “what am I feeling?” is more useful than anything else when you approach a script… How a single word first line is so tough to approach, and why directors should take note of the very last thing they say before the VO records a take.

We discuss what we mean by “a big read”, if a client wants big… and is there any way you can pull them back? Plus why fewer words are more powerful than loads.

Our VO question this week is all about how previous jobs can help your voice over experience!

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

The conference will bring together 3,000 decision-makers from business, government and finance to scale solutions and accelerate implementation, share best practice, build partnerships, and do deals.

At it’s heart is the Green Innovation Forum – our flagship event. A key platform for major announcements, discussion and debate.

Where global thought leaders will explore key areas of action — from technology and AI to finance and sustainability.

Because our challenge is no longer ambition. It’s implementation.

Script 2

Homebuyers…

… Life is about to get better!

Beautiful places… where you can just be you! More stories to be told!

The luxury of it all!

We are Nest Wickleson, crafting homes people love… In places they want to live… For more than 60 years

So when it’s time to get moving… we’re here for you! So you can get in…… get on…… and get more out of life.

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About our guest:

Acting was Alice King‘s childhood passion, although she started her career in the creative world of media and branding. This experience gave her great insight into storytelling, different writing styles and understanding the creative process. Realising she wanted to be the storyteller, Alice found her way back to performance and has been a professional voice actor since 2018, and radio presenter since 2022. Alice is multi award nominated, specialising in commercial and corporate genres, from brand films, TV and radio adverts, game trailers, explainers and promos for clients such as Global, Disney, Dove, Harry Potter LEGO, Google, The Royal Albert Hall, Oddbox, Nivea, The Trailer Farm, Indeed and Unilever. Alice tells a story with character and empathy, gaining trust from an audience with a harmonic and warm overtone.

Alice ‘s Website

@Alicekingvoiceover on Instagram

Alice ‘s Facebook page

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don’t forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

About your hosts:

With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark’s British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator – Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!

Mark’s demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin 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.

Samantha’s demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin