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Why are Norfolk accents so bad on TV? MP for Norwich demands change

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27.10.2026

Clive Lewis, Labour MP for Norwich South, voiced his idea on Peston on ITV.

When asked for his small idea to improve the country, Mr Lewis, who has held his seat since 2015, implored productions to find ways to get the Norfolk accent on screen.

Film crews and trailers in Cromer (Image: Little Gems Crystal Shop)

"Television shows and films set in Norwich must hire a certain percentage of local actors or hire voice coaches........

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