S2E16 Impressions: Jon Culshaw on the Story of a Voice

Our voice says so much about our character, from where we grew up, to our personality and even our job. Which is why through imitation and mimicry, impressionists are able to so fully embody a person, capturing the very essence of who they are. Jon Culshaw is a voice acting legend, known for his comedy excellence in shows like Dead Ringers, Spitting Image and Newzoids. He’s also shown his mastery of drama taking on the role of David Bowie in a BBC production. Bringing his A-game, Jon treats us to amazing impressions of multiple famous names, including Boris Johnson, Tony Blair, Joe Biden and Mrs Jump from down the road. In this episode we learn how a voice can give a fully rounded sense of character, even if you remove all other senses, we explain why impressions go beyond comedy and satire, and we’re reminded of the importance of surrounding ourselves with brilliant people.

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