The day Her Majesty the Queen officially opened Broadcasting House in London

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My recollection, broadcasting live on the BBC World Service, of the day the Queen came to open the BBC's new London headquarters......and I was live on television at the time.

Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

British (General) British (Received Pronunciation - RP, BBC)

Transcript

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well, the voices you heard there were off the young. A future Queen Elizabeth, her sister, Princess Margaret, their father as well, the late King George of six. Now fast forward. 75 years to the present day on, the Queen has officially opened this building. The BBC's rebuilt much extended broadcasting house, creating a memorable television moment when she appeared behind the newsreaders on air. And you may recognise the voice of one of them. Yes, it's a view that we share with our audience every day. But today a unique moment with a very special royal guest. You're very many fans. Do you have asked me to ask you, what did it feel like to become the main attraction? Then be upstaged by a seminary? Said one of the most famous people in the world. Did you consider your position after this? Well, first, I don't think I was the main attraction in advance. But secondly, I think it's only fair to be entirely honest about this and say that the moment was not entirely un rehearsed. It would clearly Are you running for Parliament by No, no, no, not at all. No, no. What you mean honesty? Don't be ridiculous. B