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I WAS once under the misguided impression that the best English was spoken in London.

Tue, 13 Dec, 2011 - 00:00

After a good deal of radio listening I have come to the conclusion that by far the best English is a cross-section of Irish voices, including the quintessential voice of Johnny Giles on football.

Thomas Studley

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