Voice Over · British English
British voice over: neutral, RP and regional accents
Hire British voice actors for corporate video, eLearning, advertising and audiobooks. A neutral British read for international audiences, Received Pronunciation for authority, or a regional accent when the brand wants to sound like somewhere — all recorded in broadcast-quality studios.
100+
British voice actors
Neutral
RP & regional
48h
Delivery
Are you a British English voice actor?
We're always adding new voices to our roster. Send us your demos and we'll consider you for upcoming British English projects.
About British English voice over
Find the right British voice for your project
British English is rarely a single choice. A neutral British voice is the safest read for international and multi-market work: recognisably British, placed nowhere in particular, and easy for a non-native listener to follow. RP carries more formality and authority. A regional accent — London, Northern, Scottish, Welsh, Midlands — trades reach for belonging, and is the right call when the content is tied to a place.
We record British English for finance and professional services, broadcast and corporate, retail and eLearning, helping you land on the accent and register that fit the brand — from boardroom-neutral to unmistakably local.
Voice over rates
Professional British English voice-over recordings
Ideal for short corporate videos, explainer content, IVR systems and internal communications.
- Up to 150 words
- 1 revision included
- Delivered as .wav or .mp3
- 48h turnaround
A complete managed service for eLearning programmes, advertising campaigns and longer-form content.
- Any word count
- Casting + script review
- Post-production included
- Dedicated project manager
Trusted by global brands
We have used GoLocalise on a regular basis for projects in a number of languages. The service we receive is great. The team is always friendly and professional. The voiceovers we receive are of a very high quality and the turnaround is extremely quick. We are very happy to recommend GoLocalise to other businesses.
We’ve worked with the GoLocalise team on countless video projects and have always had the same consistent, great experience. Not only are they responsive and quick on turnaround, I can always trust the VO will be done right – they are always 100% clear with communication and ensure their talent is prepared to record by asking necessary questions upfront before recording. Highly recommended and will definitely work with them on future projects.
It was a pleasure to work with David and the team at GoLocalise. David gave me lots of help and advice, guiding me through my first subtitling project. He really knows his stuff! The experience was completely pain-free. I would not hesitate to recommend GoLocalise – outstanding work at a good price.
They’re reliable, adaptive and obsessed with quality. And while you can never be 100% guaranteed of perfection, you can be sure GoLocalise will go the extra mile to get it right every time. Whether that’s hiring extra resources, hopping on multiple calls or even changing their internal processes, they’ll do what it takes. We’ve worked with them now for over 5 years and we are truly thankful to have such a strong localisation partner for our business.
How can we help you?
Your British English project manager has everything covered
Brief review
We review your script, style notes and target audience, so we have everything needed for a well-planned delivery.
Casting
We search our British voice talent database and send you a shortlist of demos in the tone you want, whether authoritative, conversational, warm or energetic.
Recording & production
Once you have chosen your voice, we schedule studio time, manage the session and handle all editing and post-production.
Delivery
Broadcast-ready files in your chosen format, on budget and on time.
Most projects delivered within 24–48 hours
Dedicated project manager on every job
Professional native British voice actors
Recordings in approved, broadcast-quality studios
Most common questions
Should we use a neutral or regional British accent?
Neutral RP suits corporate and international content; a regional accent adds warmth for UK-facing brands, and we'll help you pick. Send your script and we'll shortlist voices with the quote.
Which type of British English do I need?
It depends on your audience and the register you are going for. Received Pronunciation suits content where authority and clarity are the priority and travels well across international markets. A regional accent (like Scottish, Northern, Welsh, Midlands) connects more directly with audiences in those areas. Contemporary British English is recognisably British without the formality of a classic broadcast read. We advise on the right fit for your project before anything is recorded.
What is the difference between Received Pronunciation and regional British accents?
RP is the accent most associated with formal British broadcasting: clear, widely understood, and neutral enough to work across markets. Regional accents carry the distinct sound of a specific part of the UK and vary considerably: a Glaswegian Scottish voice and a Geordie from Newcastle are both British but sound nothing alike. For international-facing content or national UK campaigns, RP is usually the safer choice; for regional targeting, a native local accent serves the audience better.
How quickly can a British English voice over project be delivered?
Expect 24–48 hours for shorter pieces; larger scripts or busy talent schedules can extend that, so we agree the timeline with you at the outset.
How much does a British English voice over cost?
Every British English voice over is quoted individually. Recording starts from an all-inclusive Basic Studio Fee covering studio time and a sound engineer, with a usage licence added for broadcast, advertising or online campaigns. British English rates depend on script length, talent and how the audio is used — send your script for an exact, no-obligation quote, backed by our Price Match Promise.
Do you offer British English dubbing, subtitling and translation as well?
Yes. Alongside British English voice over we provide British English dubbing, subtitling and translation, so you can localise a whole project with one team. Combining services keeps terminology, tone and timing consistent across every version.
Why choose GoLocalise for British English voice over services?
GoLocalise has been a trusted voice over and localisation agency since 2008, with more than 1,000 professional voice actors across 100+ languages, native-speaking directors and our own Central-London studios. For British English that means natural, accurate audio for the UK, delivered on time and to broadcast standard.
What file formats do you deliver British English voice overs in?
You get your British English audio in whatever format your workflow needs — WAV, MP3, AIFF and more — at broadcast spec, split into separate files or delivered as a single mix.
Related services
Complete British English localisation
British English dubbing
Lip-sync for film and animation
British English subtitling
Captions and accessibility
British English translation
Scripts, subtitles and marketing
Ready to start your British English voice over project?
Send us your script and we’ll match you with the right voice actor today.
Professional voice over services for your audio and video productions
Voice over
- State-of-the-art studios
- Neumann microphones
- On-hand sound engineers
- 1,000+ voice actors
Translation
- 100+ languages covered
- Tailored to your needs
- Stringent quality control
- Dedicated project managers
Subtitling
- Experienced subtitlers
- Industry-standard software
- Burn-in and graphic editing
- Open and closed captions
Transcription
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- Boost SEO and video views
- Maximise video engagement