British Narrator & Narrative Voice Over
Not every voiceover is an advert. A lot of the most important audio content out there is narration, the voice that guides someone through a training course, explains a complex process on screen, or carries the story in a documentary or brand film. It's a different skill from commercial work, and it needs a different approach.
I'm a British narrator originally from the North East of England, now based in Derbyshire. Narration makes up a significant part of what I do, covering corporate explainer videos, e-learning modules, charity films and documentary content. Whatever the project, the job is the same: keep the listener engaged, make the material clear, and deliver it in a way that actually sounds like a human being recorded it.
Corporate Video Narration & Explainer Voiceover
Corporate video narration is one of those things that's easy to get wrong. Too stiff and it sounds like someone reading a board report out loud. Too casual and it undermines the message. The tone has to sit somewhere in between, authoritative enough to carry weight, but natural enough that people actually listen.
I've provided narration services for a range of organisations, including insurance services content for NICEIC and video work for Unite Freeports. The briefs have varied a lot, but the common thread is always clarity. The audience needs to follow the content without the narrative voice getting in the way, and the pacing has to give them time to take it in without dragging.
If you've got a script that needs to inform, explain or persuade online, that's where this kind of narration voice works well. Warm enough to hold attention, clear enough to make the content accessible to a wide audience.
Got a corporate video or explainer in the works? Send over the script for a demo read.
E-Learning & Training Narration
E-learning narration has its own demands. The listener is usually working through the material on their own, often without much choice in the matter, so the voice has to work harder than usual to keep things from feeling like a chore. Monotone delivery kills engagement fast, and so does anything that sounds overly produced or artificial.
I've voiced e-learning and training content including a police custody module for Newcastle University. That kind of project needs a careful balance: clear and authoritative enough to be taken seriously, but conversational enough that it doesn't feel like a lecture. Compliance training, staff onboarding, tutorial content, professional development material — they all benefit from a voice that sounds like a real person walking you through something rather than a recording reading at you.
With AI voices becoming more common in this space, the difference is something clients are increasingly aware of. A human voice still handles the nuance, the slight shifts in tone, the natural pace variation, in a way that synthetic audio doesn't quite manage. If you want your e-learning content to engage rather than just inform, it's worth choosing a real narrator.
Documentary & Charity Film Narration
Documentary and charity narration is probably the most storytelling-focused work I do. The content often deals with real people and real situations, and the narrative voice needs to carry that with care. It's not the place for a big theatrical delivery, but it does need a certain weight and warmth to it.
I've narrated a series of films for an Independent Visitor volunteer programme and charity content for Activity Alliance. That kind of work requires a voice that can guide the viewer through the story without overpowering it. The footage, the interviews, the music, they're doing a lot of the work, and the narration has to complement rather than compete.
If you're producing a documentary, a charity appeal or any content where the story is the most powerful thing on screen, that's the kind of project I enjoy most.
Listen to My Narration Reel
The narration reel includes examples across corporate video, charity and documentary content. Worth a listen if you want to hear how the voice sits across different styles before getting in touch.
If you'd rather hear something specific to your project, send over part of your script and I'll record a demo read. Most people find that's the quickest way to decide — you'll just hear whether it works or not.
Turnaround on demo reads is fast. Usually the same day.
Choose the Right British Narrator for Your Project
The narrative voice I bring to a project is warm, measured and clear. It's a British accent with North East English roots, which depending on the brief can be kept relatively neutral for international or global appeal, or given a bit more regional character when that suits the content. The voice range sits comfortably in the 30s to 50s, which suits most corporate, educational and documentary material.
Pace is something I take seriously in narration. Rush it and the listener loses the thread. Drag it and they switch off. Getting that right is something that comes with experience rather than something you can fix in the edit, and it makes a powerful difference to how the finished content feels.
The delivery adjusts to the material. Technical or compliance-heavy content gets a cleaner, more precise read. Story-driven content gets something looser and more natural. Animation, product videos, training tutorials, historical documentary — different formats need different things, and a strong narration voice has the variety to provide them.
Broadcast-Quality Studio & Recording
All narration is recorded in my fully treated home studio. The setup includes a Neumann TLM103 mic, Apollo Twin interface, Beyer DT770 Pro headphones and GIK acoustic treatment — a professional voice-over rig that delivers broadcast-quality audio.
Remote directed sessions are available via Source Connect, Cleanfeed or Zoom. Self-directed work is just as easy if you'd rather send a brief and receive the finished audio back. I can also travel to studios in London or Manchester when the project needs it.
Narration Services, Rates & Booking
Narration rates vary depending on script length, project type and usage. E-learning and training content is typically priced differently to a short corporate explainer or a documentary voiceover. I'm happy to talk through the details and provide a quote based on what you're actually making.
Get in touch, share the brief, and I'll come back to you quickly. I'm easy to work with and straightforward to deal with.
Ready to Create Your Narration Project?
If the script is ready, send it over and I'll come back with a demo read. If you're still in the planning stage, a quick call is usually the easiest way to work out whether the voice is the perfect fit for what you're making.
Get in touch via the contact form, drop me an email, or book a call at a time that suits. You'll hear back the same day.
Let's make your content sound like it was made by people who care about it.
