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1. Lee Mack

  • Accent: Northern (Lancashire)
  • Notes: Quick-witted, working-class charm with a strong northern twang.

2. David Mitchell

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Posh
  • Notes: Highly articulate with a classic “posh” English tone, often associated with his logical, rant-like delivery.

3. Rob Bryden

  • Accent: Welsh
  • Notes: Soft South Wales accent, warm and melodic with a humorous, sing-song quality.

4. Jimmy Carr

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Neutral English accent, crisp and polished, often used for dry and deadpan delivery.

5. Alan Davies

  • Accent: Estuary English (London/Essex)
  • Notes: Casual, slightly cockney-leaning tone, warm and relatable.

6. Sean Lock (1963–2021)

  • Accent: Southern (Surrey/London)
  • Notes: Dry, understated humor with a southern English tone, occasionally dipping into cockney.

7. Sara Pascoe

  • Accent: Estuary English
  • Notes: Conversational and approachable with a modern London-area sound.

8. Katherine Ryan

  • Accent: Canadian
  • Notes: Clear North American accent, adds an international flavor to panel shows.

9. Joe Lycett

  • Accent: Midlands (Birmingham)
  • Notes: Light Brummie accent, often softened for comedic effect.

10. Richard Ayoade

  • Accent: RP with a slight London influence
  • Notes: Dry, articulate, and somewhat formal tone that enhances his deadpan humor.

11. Noel Fielding

  • Accent: Southern (London/Essex)
  • Notes: Light, playful southern English accent with a whimsical edge.

12. Dara Ó Briain

  • Accent: Irish
  • Notes: Strong Irish accent, deep and authoritative yet playful.

13. Phill Jupitus

  • Accent: Estuary English
  • Notes: Casual and friendly with a clear, slightly cockney-tinged accent.

14. Jon Richardson

  • Accent: Northern (Lancashire)
  • Notes: Soft northern English tone with a somewhat anxious delivery.

15. Victoria Coren Mitchell

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Posh
  • Notes: Elegant, classic upper-class British accent, often used with dry humor.

16. Frankie Boyle

  • Accent: Scottish (Glasgow)
  • Notes: Strong Glaswegian accent, often used for sharp, biting comedy.

17. Greg Davies

  • Accent: Welsh-English (Flintshire)
  • Notes: Neutral English accent with occasional Welsh influences.

18. Sarah Millican

  • Accent: Geordie (Newcastle)
  • Notes: Warm, soft Geordie accent that adds relatability and charm.

19. Holly Walsh

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Clear and articulate, leaning towards standard Southern English.

20. James Acaster

  • Accent: Midlands (Kettering)
  • Notes: Light Midlands accent, slightly quirky and understated.

21. Jo Brand

  • Accent: South London/Cockney
  • Notes: Casual, working-class tone with a dry and understated delivery.

22. Hugh Dennis

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Neutral RP accent, polished and professional.

23. Aisling Bea

  • Accent: Irish (Kildare)
  • Notes: Soft and lyrical Irish accent with a modern, conversational tone.

24. Russell Howard

  • Accent: West Country (Bristol)
  • Notes: Light West Country accent, often softened but still distinctive.

25. Jack Dee

  • Accent: RP with a slight Southern influence
  • Notes: Dry, clipped RP accent that enhances his deadpan style.

26. Romesh Ranganathan

  • Accent: Southern (Crawley)
  • Notes: Neutral southern English accent with a slightly conversational tone.

27. Paul Merton

  • Accent: Southern (London)
  • Notes: Neutral southern accent, leaning towards London cockney.

28. Claudia Winkleman

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Classic RP accent, polished but friendly.

29. Bill Bailey

  • Accent: West Country (Bath)
  • Notes: Soft West Country accent with a quirky and musical delivery style.

30. Claudia O'Doherty

  • Accent: Australian
  • Notes: Distinct Aussie accent, bringing an international and offbeat comedic tone.

31. Nish Kumar

  • Accent: Southern (London)
  • Notes: Neutral Southern English accent, articulate and often emphatic in delivery.

32. Henning Wehn

  • Accent: German
  • Notes: Thick German accent, often played for comedic contrast on British panel shows.

33. Ellie Taylor

  • Accent: Essex/Southern
  • Notes: Light Essex accent, conversational and modern.

34. Mel Giedroyc

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Polished and friendly, with slight comedic exaggeration for effect.

35. Sue Perkins

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Clear and articulate, with a sharp and witty delivery style.

36. Kevin Bridges

  • Accent: Scottish (Glasgow)
  • Notes: Strong Glaswegian accent with a relatable, down-to-earth tone.

37. Jason Manford

  • Accent: Northern (Manchester)
  • Notes: Warm and conversational Mancunian accent.

38. Sara Cox

  • Accent: Northern (Bolton)
  • Notes: Soft northern accent, friendly and approachable.

39. Russell Kane

  • Accent: Essex/London Estuary
  • Notes: Strong Essex accent, energetic and quick-paced.

40. John Bishop

  • Accent: Northern (Liverpool)
  • Notes: Strong Scouse accent with a humorous, everyman quality.

41. Katherine Parkinson

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Polished and articulate, often understated and sardonic in tone.

42. Miles Jupp

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Posh
  • Notes: Classic upper-class tone, used for dry, sarcastic humor.

43. Mark Watson

  • Accent: West Country (Bristol)
  • Notes: Light West Country accent, warm and understated delivery.

44. Ed Gamble

  • Accent: RP with a slight Southern inflection
  • Notes: Clear and polished, often used for self-deprecating humor.

45. Holly Willoughby

  • Accent: Southern (Brighton)
  • Notes: Soft southern English accent, warm and friendly.

46. Johnny Vegas

  • Accent: Northern (St Helens)
  • Notes: Strong northern accent, often exaggerated for comedic effect.

47. Joe Wilkinson

  • Accent: Southern/Estuary English
  • Notes: Dry and conversational, leaning towards deadpan delivery.

48. Claudia Winkleman

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Polished RP with a chatty, humorous edge.

49. Angela Barnes

  • Accent: Southern (Kent)
  • Notes: Soft southern English accent, straightforward and relatable.

50. Tim Minchin

  • Accent: Australian
  • Notes: Distinct Aussie accent with a musical and comedic tone.

51. Hugh Bonneville

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Posh
  • Notes: Classic polished English accent, sometimes self-deprecating in tone.

52. Lauren Pattison

  • Accent: Geordie (Newcastle)
  • Notes: Strong Geordie accent, bright and engaging delivery.

53. Roisin Conaty

  • Accent: London/Estuary English
  • Notes: Casual and conversational, often comedic and relatable.

54. Josh Widdicombe

  • Accent: West Country (Devon)
  • Notes: Subtle West Country accent, often understated and self-deprecating.

55. Victoria Wood (1953–2016)

  • Accent: Northern (Lancashire/Greater Manchester)
  • Notes: Warm and conversational northern accent, used for observational comedy.

56. Jason Byrne

  • Accent: Irish (Dublin)
  • Notes: Strong Dublin accent, animated and energetic delivery.

57. Rhod Gilbert

  • Accent: Welsh (Carmarthenshire)
  • Notes: Strong Welsh accent, often used for fiery and emphatic rants.

58. Sarah Kendall

  • Accent: Australian
  • Notes: Clear Aussie accent, used for observational and narrative comedy.

Earlier British and international chat show panelists

1. Stephen Fry

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Posh
  • Notes: Quintessentially British, with an eloquent, educated tone. A defining host of QI and a regular in older panel shows.

2. Clive Anderson

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral
  • Notes: Clear and concise, often used for his sharp, quick wit on shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

3. Tony Slattery

  • Accent: RP with a slight Southern English influence
  • Notes: Articulate with a manic energy; a standout on Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

4. Jo Brand

  • Accent: South London/Cockney
  • Notes: Casual, relatable, and working-class in tone; a bridge between late-20th-century and modern panel shows.

5. Griff Rhys Jones

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation) with slight Welsh undertones
  • Notes: Eloquent and dry; known from Not the Nine O’Clock News and as a guest panelist in later years.

6. Paul Merton

  • Accent: South London
  • Notes: Dry, understated, and tinged with cockney charm; a Have I Got News for You stalwart since 1990.

7. Angus Deayton

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral
  • Notes: Polished and professional; the original host of Have I Got News for You before being replaced.

8. Victoria Wood (1953–2016)

  • Accent: Northern (Lancashire)
  • Notes: Warm and approachable northern accent; iconic for bridging scripted and improvisational comedy.

9. Peter Cook (1937–1995)

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Posh
  • Notes: Dry and sarcastic delivery with a cutting edge; foundational in British satirical panel humor.

10. Dawn French

  • Accent: RP with slight West Country influences
  • Notes: A clear, articulate delivery with a playful tone; frequently appeared in early British comedy panels.

11. Jennifer Saunders

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Polished and conversational; one half of French and Saunders, with occasional panel show appearances.

12. Barry Cryer (1935–2022)

  • Accent: RP/Neutral Northern
  • Notes: Warm, classic British tone with northern undertones; a key figure in early British comedy panels.

13. Alan Coren (1938–2007)

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral
  • Notes: Scholarly and sharp, often providing witty and intellectual commentary on The News Quiz.

14. Sandi Toksvig

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral Scandinavian influences
  • Notes: Polished and slightly clipped, with a cosmopolitan edge reflecting her Danish origins.

15. Hugh Laurie

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Posh
  • Notes: Classic British poshness, often underpinned by self-effacing humor.

16. John Sessions (1953–2020)

  • Accent: RP with slight Scottish influences
  • Notes: Eloquent, with a theatrical and academic tone; frequent on Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

17. Rory Bremner

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral
  • Notes: Neutral RP used for clear impressions; a regular in satirical comedy and panel shows.

18. Nicholas Parsons (1923–2020)

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral
  • Notes: Gentlemanly and polished; longtime host of Just a Minute.

19. Linda Smith (1958–2006)

  • Accent: Midlands (Kentish/London blend)
  • Notes: Approachable and conversational with a wry humor.

20. Frank Skinner

  • Accent: Midlands (West Bromwich/Birmingham)
  • Notes: Strong Midlands accent with a relaxed, conversational tone.

21. Alan Titchmarsh

  • Accent: Northern (Yorkshire)
  • Notes: Soft Yorkshire accent with a gentle, affable delivery; appeared occasionally on lighthearted panel shows.

22. Julian Clary

  • Accent: RP with a playful, camp tone
  • Notes: Elegant and exaggeratedly posh delivery, adding a unique comedic charm.

23. Peter Ustinov (1921–2004)

  • Accent: RP with a European cosmopolitan touch
  • Notes: Distinguished and worldly tone, frequently appearing in intellectual British panels.

24. Terry Wogan (1938–2016)

  • Accent: Irish (Limerick)
  • Notes: Warm and inviting Irish brogue, often used for wit and charm in British television.

25. Gyles Brandreth

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation)
  • Notes: Classic posh accent with a flair for dramatic and comedic storytelling.

26. Arthur Smith

  • Accent: South London/Cockney
  • Notes: Casual, working-class tone; appeared in both late 20th and early 21st-century panel formats.

27. Tony Hawks

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral
  • Notes: Polished and eloquent; a regular on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.

28. Spike Milligan (1918–2002)

  • Accent: Neutral Southern English/Irish mix
  • Notes: Unpredictable delivery with occasional absurdist tones, reflective of his surreal comedic style.

29. Jo Caulfield

  • Accent: RP/Neutral Scottish
  • Notes: Clear and conversational, with a slight Scottish undertone.

30. Graeme Garden

  • Accent: RP with a Midlands influence
  • Notes: Dry, thoughtful delivery as a stalwart on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.

31. Tim Brooke-Taylor (1940–2020)

  • Accent: RP (Received Pronunciation), Neutral
  • Notes: Polished and humorous delivery as another I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue veteran.

Accent Breakdown

  1. RP (Received Pronunciation) / Posh

    • Includes Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth, etc.
    • Count: ~21
    • Percentage: ~36%

  2. Northern (Various regions: Manchester, Liverpool, Yorkshire, etc.)

    • Includes Lee Mack, John Bishop, Victoria Wood, Jason Manford, Sara Cox, etc.
    • Count: ~14
    • Percentage: ~24%

  3. Southern/Estuary English

    • Includes Jimmy Carr, Joe Wilkinson, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor, etc.
    • Count: ~10
    • Percentage: ~17%

  4. West Country

    • Includes Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Mark Watson, etc.
    • Count: ~4
    • Percentage: ~7%

  5. Cockney/South London

    • Includes Paul Merton, Jo Brand, Arthur Smith, etc.
    • Count: ~5
    • Percentage: ~9%

  6. Scottish

    • Includes Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Rhod Gilbert (Welsh-Scottish hybrid), etc.
    • Count: ~5
    • Percentage: ~9%

  7. Welsh

    • Includes Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert, etc.
    • Count: ~2
    • Percentage: ~3%

  8. Irish

    • Includes Terry Wogan, Jason Byrne, Dara Ó Briain, etc.
    • Count: ~3
    • Percentage: ~5%

  9. Geordie (Newcastle)

    • Includes Lauren Pattison.
    • Count: ~1
    • Percentage: ~2%

  10. International (Australian, German, Danish)

    • Includes Claudia O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Tim Minchin, etc.
    • Count: ~4
    • Percentage: ~7%

Summary Ratios

  • RP/Posh: ~36%
  • Northern: ~24%
  • Southern/Estuary: ~17%
  • West Country: ~7%
  • Cockney/South London: ~9%
  • Scottish: ~9%
  • Welsh: ~3%
  • Irish: ~5%
  • Geordie: ~2%
  • International: ~7%
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