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Chris D.

BBC Newsreader | British Voice Over | Podcast Host & Interviewer

I'm Chris Dabbs, a BBC and Times Radio newsreader and British broadcast journalist with more than 20 years of experience as a presenter, interviewer and voice over artist. I help brands, authors and organisations sound professional through high-quality voice over, podcast hosting and on-camera presenting. You may have heard my voice on BBC Radio, Times Radio, ITV News and commercial stations across the UK. My background in live broadcast journalism means I deliver clear, confident audio and video that sounds polished, natural and authoritative. Alongside voice over work, I regularly work as an interviewer and podcast host, hosting conversations, podcasts and video content for brands, authors and organisations looking for a professional on-camera presenter with real broadcast experience. I can help with: • British voice over and narration • Podcast hosting and interviews • On-camera presenting for YouTube or corporate video • Author and expert interviews • Explainer and educational videos Why clients hire me • 20+ years of professional broadcast experience • Trusted voice across BBC, Times Radio and ITV News • Studio-quality audio and 4K video facilities • Fast turnaround, often within 24 hours • Clean editing and professional mastering • Experienced interviewer and on-camera host • Clear communication and an easy production process I’ve recorded more than 5,000 voice over projects and hosted countless interviews, discussions and branded video conversations. Whether you need a friendly conversational tone, confident corporate delivery or an authoritative newsreader style, I’ll shape the performance to match your message. Let’s bring your project to life.

🇬🇧Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom$90/hr100% JSS5.00 (274)Since Jun 2013
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$202

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#113,011 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#2,303 / 10.7k
Revenue, last 30 days
$104

Last 6 months: $1.2k

World#91,459 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,641 / 10.7k
Total earnings
$47k

Billed in all: $53k

World#80,144 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,794 / 10.7k
Per project
$126

$303 in the last 6 months

World#292,943 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#8,224 / 10.7k
Projects, last 6 months
4
100% fixed0% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,157 / 10.7k
Projects in all
372

Across 383 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#3,207 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#65 / 10.7k

Earnings, last 30 days

$52.8k+$104 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$52.7k$52.8k$52.9kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Middle-Aged Adult

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #37Middle-Aged Adult323 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #2Top 11%
  2. #46On-Camera Presenting134 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #10Top 34%
  3. #61British English Accent373 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #24Top 16%
  4. #94Film Dubbing404 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #4Top 23%
  5. #199Narration1,231 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #15Top 16%
  6. #293Adobe Audition1,314 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #10Top 22%
  7. #299Audio Mastering1,171 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #22Top 26%
  8. #428Audio Production1,893 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #26Top 23%