Jane Cain
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Ethel Jane Cain (May 1, 1909 - September 19, 1996) was a British actor and the original voice of the speaking clock in the United Kingdom. She was appointed in 1936 following a "search for the girl with the golden voice". At this time the speaking clock was accessed by dialling 846, spelling out the letters T-I-M, on the telephone dial.[1]
Her voice was used from 1936 until 1963, when it was replaced by Pat Simmons.
Her only known screen role was the lead in the 1935 film, Vanity.
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- Speaking clock
- Pat Simmons, second permanent voice
- Brian Cobby, third permanent voice
- Lenny Henry, comedian, temporary voice
- Alicia Roland, 12-year-old schoolgirl, temporary voice
- Sara Mendes da Costa, fourth permanent voice
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| Preceded by Post created |
Permanent voice of the British Speaking clock 1936 - 1963 |
Succeeded by Pat Simmons |
