Who's the best narrator?

peterattheboro · 2 Oct 2011 at 22:02

Just caught the end of a program there on BBC2 with Stephen Fry narrating. I kinda wish I watched it now cos it was about football and I really like it when Stephen Fry narrates.

Other people I like are obviously James May (his things like Toy Stories) and David Attenborough. (obviously wildlife)

loltim · 2 Oct 2011 at 22:04

John Hurt.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00cy86d

ic1male · 8 Oct 2011 at 18:17

It took me a week to remember but Tim Piggott-Smith. He's just in Clash of the Titans but he does a good narration on HMS Belfast's info screens.

OpenToSuggestions · 8 Oct 2011 at 18:19

For a film with a deep story, Morgan Freeman every time!

If Attenborough is not commentating on a wildlife program, then I don't like it as much!

Naffa · 8 Oct 2011 at 18:23

Surely the title would have to go to Morgan Freeman, or James Earl Jones?

No1newts · 8 Oct 2011 at 18:28

Morgan Freeman
David Attenbrough

They are notable ones, ti be fair don't watch as many documentaries as I used too.

Skillmister · 8 Oct 2011 at 19:24

David Attenborough by a long shot

Hades · 8 Oct 2011 at 19:39

Richard Burton

War of the Worlds introduction. This has sent shivers up my spine since I was very young indeed:

Helios1234 · 8 Oct 2011 at 20:02

Ooo I remember listening to War of The Worlds at school. That tune at the start has always been in my head since then and that was 12 years ago!

Muban · 8 Oct 2011 at 20:55

Hades said:
Richard Burton

This, a thousand times this. Just for more of his voice:

Kosmiche · 8 Oct 2011 at 21:03

Was it Fry's Planet Word by any chance?

Only the end of the episode I think had anything to do with football.

If it was that, its on iplayer yes?

Kosmiche · 8 Oct 2011 at 21:05

I find james may's factual programs are brilliant, like james may on the moon.

He's a bit hit and miss, that series he did about how to be a bloke or something was utter tripe.

Flibster · 8 Oct 2011 at 21:06

Charles Grey

I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey.

martinbeaver · 8 Oct 2011 at 21:06

Samuel West is wonderful in Laurence Rees' documentaries Auschwitz and The Nazis a warning from history

Kosmiche · 8 Oct 2011 at 21:09

I really like the sound of the voice of that scottish guy on Coast, just his voice not what he says.

Robosapien · 9 Oct 2011 at 16:20

Isn't it amazing how everyone thinks of Morgan Freeman, myself included?!

TALON1973 · 9 Oct 2011 at 17:21

James Earl Jones is an obvious one ... but i'd like Sean Bean

Robert Powell is another one

http://youtu.be/r2pbzqfpQxA

Cosimo · 9 Oct 2011 at 17:34

Attenborough, Freeman and Hurt for me.

Shamikebab · 9 Oct 2011 at 17:41

Ian Mckellen

robgmun · 10 Oct 2011 at 12:12

David Attenborough or John Hurt