Episode 14: Ben Whitehead Voices Wallace

Description:

This week I talk to actor and comedian Ben Whitehead about voicing the iconic character of Wallace in the new Wallace & Gromit film. Ben talks about stepping into the role following the passing of Peter Sallis, what it’s like to work with Aardman Animations, and how he finds the voice of Wallace.

Timestamps:

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0:00 - Introduction

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1:00 - Ben's outdoor theatre work

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12:00 - How Ben got involved in voice acting

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20:00 - Finding the voice of Wallace

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26:00 - Visiting the Aardman Animations studios

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30:00 - The making of the new Wallace & Gromit film

Links:

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https://www.benwhiteheadvoice.com/

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2024/wallace-and-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl

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https://www.aardman.com/

Guest Information:

Ben Whitehead is an actor and comedian who has voiced the iconic character of Wallace in the new Wallace & Gromit film, Vengeance Most Foul. He has worked on several Wallace & Gromit projects in the past. This film will be Ben’s first time voicing Wallace for a full-length film. Ben has also appeared in several theatrical productions, including a recent outdoor theatre production called Theatre in the Bin. He developed this project five years ago, and it was performed in Edinburgh in 2019.

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