Which British English Movies/TV Series to practice ?

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Hi English Gurus,I need your Blessings/Suggestions/guidance please.I would like to practice British Dialects/Accent, I know english but I use it in my own dialect which is not something used in British English at all, I see BBC news, movies etc.. but I need to practice reading a lot so that when I am speaking I should be fluent in speaking British way of speaking.I am sure there are movies TV series or some recorded british conversations which I can practice again and again, appreciate if you could let me know which one to start with ?Thanks in advance.Johny

Johntin · Accepted Answer

Anyone please!

Teechr · Answer

Which regional accent(s) are you interested in?

Johntin · Answer

Thanks for asking, *** Bless you my friend.

Very normal British accent, I think it is known as RP which is used everywhere. I want something which if I read or imitate 1000/2000 times would certainly improve my dialect/articlulation/accent and ofcourse intonation as well. Because when I speak I think I come accross always like an exclamation or questions or may be a bit aggressive whcih is not at all acceptable.

Teechr · Answer

I think listening to various BBC programs (especially on the World Service) is still your best bet.
Alternatively, you could watch such TV series as Downton Abbey or Pride and Prejudice ...etc.

Please bear in mind that in reality, only 3% of the British people are estimated to be RP speakers!

Anonymous · Answer

JohntinThanks for asking, *** Bless you my friend.Very normal British accent, I think it is known as RP which is used everywhere. I want something which if I read or imitate 1000/2000 times would certainly improve my dialect/articlulation/accent and ofcourse intonation as well. Because when I speak I think I come accross always like an exclamation or questions or may be a bit aggressive whcih is not at all acceptable.

Just watch Top Gear. The way the presenters speak is better than RP.

Johntin · Answer

Thanks Anonymous,

Top Gear seems a better option, could I find transcripts for the episodes ?

CalifJim · Answer

JohntinI think it is known as RP which is used everywhere

Oh, no. I believe you are misinformed. Actually, very few people speak RP.

There are tons of inane murder mystery television series which use typical, "normal" British pronunciation. Midsommer Murders is worth a try, or any of the dramatizations of the Agatha Christie novels, of which it seems there are hundreds. There's also Rosemary and Thyme, Inspector Morse, and Lewis.

Dalziel and Pascoe, Scott and Bailey, and Vera are all in the same genre, but to my ear they all use a northern variety of British English, so you may not want those.

You might be able to get many of these through NetFlix.

CJ

Johntin · Answer

Thanks CJ, that's a lot of info. Now, I think I have to start the rhythm of practicing these dialogues.
Hope it goes well !

Anonymous · Answer

Anonymous JohntinThanks for asking, *** Bless you my friend.Very normal British accent, I think it is known as RP which is used everywhere. I want something which if I read or imitate 1000/2000 times would certainly improve my dialect/articlulation/accent and ofcourse intonation as well. Because when I speak I think I come accross always like an exclamation or questions or may be a bit aggressive whcih is not at all acceptable.Just watch Top Gear. The way the presenters speak is better than RP.

Yes. It's more common than RP.

Anonymous · Answer

Anonymous JohntinThanks for asking, *** Bless you my friend.Very normal British accent, I think it is known as RP which is used everywhere. I want something which if I read or imitate 1000/2000 times would certainly improve my dialect/articlulation/accent and ofcourse intonation as well. Because when I speak I think I come accross always like an exclamation or questions or may be a bit aggressive whcih is not at all acceptable.Just watch Top Gear. The way the presenters speak is better than RP.

If it's not RP, what is it called?

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