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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.2k
Billed in all: $52,847$53k
$303 in the last 6 months
Across 383 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 11% in Middle-Aged Adult
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #37Middle-Aged Adult323 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #2Top 11%🇬🇧#2 of 17
- #46On-Camera Presenting134 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #10Top 34%🇬🇧#10 of 28
- #61British English Accent373 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #24Top 16%🇬🇧#24 of 157
- #94Film Dubbing404 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #4Top 23%🇬🇧#4 of 13
- #199Narration1,231 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #15Top 16%🇬🇧#15 of 109
- #293Adobe Audition1,314 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #10Top 22%🇬🇧#10 of 41
- #299Audio Mastering1,171 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #22Top 26%🇬🇧#22 of 59
- #428Audio Production1,893 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #26Top 23%🇬🇧#26 of 118