Brian Blessed to do SWT announcements.

[Matt Taylor]

SWT has just announced that for one day only Brian Blessed will be doing the station announcements at Waterloo next Tuesday the 18th of December, this is in aid of The Samaritans.

Should be interesting.

 

[pemma]

I'm sure you will hear the announcements perfectly well then.

 

[Roverman]

Fantastic!

If only there was a station called 'Gordons Alive'.

 

[transmanche]

I'm sure you will hear the announcements perfectly well then.

I assume the PA system will be switched off for the day...

 

[DXMachina]

PA being redefined as Phonic Assault for the day

 

[wintonian]

I assume the PA system will be switched off for the day...

Well I'd like to see him announce 19 platforms all day

 

[Searle]

So glad I'm back in London then, definitely need to see this!

 

[YorkshireBear]

OMG!!!! My first time at waterloo is monday 17th followd by 18th 19th and 20th... My luck is certainly in.

 

[Statto]

I'm sure you will hear the announcements perfectly well then.

No need for the PA to be used then.

 

[Cherry_Picker]

NEXT DEPARTURE FROM PLATFORM TWELVE IS THE 19:00 SERVICE TO PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR!

On a somewhat related note, Brian Blessed strikes me as the kind of guy who would be absolutely fantastic at swearing.

 

[Roverman]

Just search for him on Youtube. Theres one where he has his hands in ice and is only allowed to say 1 swearword.

 

[antharro]

This is excellent. I may have to take a trip to Waterloo just to hear this! Do we know if it's any particular time of day, or all day? Could be a bit hard on his voice if it's all day!!

 

[Nym]

Warning, much swearing...

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I think I need to make an excuse to go to my site in Lambaeth on Thursday now...

 

[IanD]

Can't think of anyone more annoying.

 

[ANorthernGuard]

Bring him to Piccadilly he will certainly lighten things up with his booming voice lol

 

[QJ]

Well I'd like to see him announce 19 platforms all day

Can't see a problem doing that. I managed it and a couple more platforms besides quite often back in the day.

xx.45 to Bournemouth calling at Woking, Basingstoke............

 

[trc666]

Any idea what time he is doing this? I'm doing half an early turn (0615-1045) then going to Southampton for an assessment.

 

[reb0118]

If only there was a station called 'Gordons Alive'.

Invergordon's Alive?

Sorry, I'll get my coat...............

 

[YorkshireBear]

Warning, much swearing...

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I think I need to make an excuse to go to my site in Lambaeth on Thursday now...

Tuesday Dont want you turning up on wrong day....

 

[Class172]

Anyone fancy filming one of these announcements, as I'd love to hear it.

 

[The Colonel]

SWT has just announced that for one day only Brian Blessed will be doing the station announcements at Waterloo next Tuesday the 18th of December, this is in aid of The Samaritans.

Should be interesting.

Staff can also volunteer to help hand out 10,000 mince pies to passengers for a donation to the Samaritans I believe. I'll be there from 14.00 - 16.00. Not sure if the announcements are live or recorded.

 

[SovietGaz]

The missus is going to love this detour on our mini break. Cant miss this for anything though.

 

[All Line Rover]

When I read the title I thought you meant "Brian Souter has been blessed to do SWT announcements."

 

[jon0844]

I'm sure you will hear the announcements perfectly well then.

I am in Hatfield, so I'll open my window in case I hear them.

I wish he'd replace Atos Anne...

 

[Bedpan]

It would be good if he was there after the 9 o'clock watershed - I'm sure there would be some choice language.

 

[Searle]

Any more news on this? I'm due into Waterloo at about 13:30, I'll be dissappointed if he's not there!

 

[pemma]

I am in Hatfield, so I'll open my window in case I hear them.

Hadfield residents might be able to do the same.

 

[Tiny Tim]

It's a shame Ronnie Barker is no longer with us. Station announcements in the character of Arkwright from 'Open All Hours' would be certain to bring a smile to the faces of harassed commuters. Or not.

 

[pemma]

It's a shame Ronnie Barker is no longer with us. Station announcements in the character of Arkwright from 'Open All Hours' would be certain to bring a smile to the faces of harassed commuters. Or not.

Jim from the Vicar of Dibley would have a similar effect.

"No No No No No No passengers for Milton Keynes should go to platform 1"

 

[CNash]

Heard him booming out on my journey into work today, around 2pm. I'll see if he's still announcing at 11pm when I return...