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Northern Accents vs. Nazis
- The BBC hired Wilfred Pickles, their first northern accented newsreader, during WWII.
- This was a strategy to counter Nazi impersonations of newsreaders, as northern accents were harder to mimic.
Foreign Accent Syndrome
- After a migraine, Julie Matthias developed Foreign Accent Syndrome.
- Her accent became a blend of Scandinavian, Indian, and South African.
Evolving Accents
- The Queen's English has changed over time, influenced by younger generations.
- Her accent now has some cockney influences, a study found.