His accent does change. He was uber posh in his VT and it was far more toned down once he was in the house, almost to estuary. When drunk, he sounds a lot more camp. Most people do this, tbh, depending on the company and situation. It's not necessarily 'fake', we just adapt without realising it. Speak to someone who's lived away from their home town for a while and has lost their accent. Then listen to them on the phone to their family - the accent comes back.
His accent does change. He was uber posh in his VT and it was far more toned down once he was in the house, almost to estuary. When drunk, he sounds a lot more camp. Most people do this, tbh, depending on the company and situation. It's not necessarily 'fake', we just adapt without realising it. Speak to someone who's lived away from their home town for a while and has lost their accent. Then listen to them on the phone to their family - the accent comes back.
Absolutely this. I was a student in Plymouth for 3 years, I don't really have an accent usually but now whenever I'm drunk I start talking like a right Janner. 'Ere!
His accent does change. He was uber posh in his VT and it was far more toned down once he was in the house, almost to estuary. When drunk, he sounds a lot more camp. Most people do this, tbh, depending on the company and situation. It's not necessarily 'fake', we just adapt without realising it. Speak to someone who's lived away from their home town for a while and has lost their accent. Then listen to them on the phone to their family - the accent comes back.
My friends daughter three accents local accent,for hanging out with old friends, posh accent (public school) and a hindi accent for family and she just switches all sound 100% real she doesn't even realise she is doing it
The suggestion though was that Scott had created this 'persona' because he's not naturally from that kind of background which seems a little strange.
That's what I find a bit odd. Benedict said something about asking Scott if he'd gone to private school but Scott said no, he'd picked the accent up watching Pride & Prejudice? I do agree with Benedict when he says Scott has created a caricature.
It did come across in his VT that he wanted to be posh, but his background wasn't posh. He also has admitted this regarding his family, so he's made himself posh, though not really sure why.
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I think so ...It's all an act with him...he IS a drama queen
(Said the director of Benedict....)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/audio/2009/nov/09/firstworldwar
He's adopted a persona
( said Johnny Cockfill )
Absolutely this. I was a student in Plymouth for 3 years, I don't really have an accent usually but now whenever I'm drunk I start talking like a right Janner. 'Ere!
My friends daughter three accents local accent,for hanging out with old friends, posh accent (public school) and a hindi accent for family and she just switches all sound 100% real she doesn't even realise she is doing it
Hmm.. I dont think it sounds at all like him.. !
Yes it does i agree but a tad camper ..
That is EXACTLY who he reminds me of!
Thank you, that's who he reminds me of, it was driving me mad trying to think who it was!
Tim Curry is also from Cheshire, so i think we can assume that Scott is using his own accent.
And Tennant's not your typical sounding Geordie.