ABSTRACT
The instructive voice of the GPS system, or ‘sat-nav’, has become an audible presence in many people’s everyday lives. These navigation devices offer a range of ‘male’ and ‘female’ automated voices with different accents, which the user can select according to their own personal preferences. Some devices enable the user to employ a famous voice to issue directions, such as that of Marge Simpson, Mr T or the Dalek from Doctor Who.
