BBC addresses David Attenborough's allegedly unusual voice that fans are picking up on

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Sir David Attenborough’s voice has got wildlife lovers talking—and not just about nature this time. Viewers of his latest documentary series, Asia, have taken to social media to point out something that doesn’t quite sound right.

 

According to some, the voice narrating the sweeping vistas and captivating wildlife seems a bit off—like it might have been tinkered with, possibly auto-tuned.

 

 

His familiar cadence, which has narrated countless scenes of natural beauty over the years, appeared to some to lack the same comforting timbre they’ve grown to cherish.

 

 

 

For fans who have grown up listening to Sir David’s gentle yet authoritative descriptions of the natural world, any change—however slight—is bound to be noticed.

 

 

Naturally, the BBC stepped in to clear the air,  reassuring everyone that no artificial intelligence or auto-tuning technology had been used on Attenborough’s voice. A spokesperson tells Metro that the biologist, now 98, was “recorded in exactly the same way it has been for years.”

 

The series itself, which navigates the landscapes, wildlife, and cultures of Asia, has been a monumental project for the network, taking more than four years to complete. 

 

• https://metro.co.uk/2024/11/04/sir-david-attenborough-fans-confused-something-not-right-voice-21922433/ 
• https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/david-attenborough-voice-asia-show-ai-736522-20241104 
• https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1971469/sir-david-attenborough-bbc-concern 

 

 

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