Beloved Brummie broadcaster told to lose her accent to succeed

Name: Beloved Brummie broadcaster told to lose her accent to succeed
Uploaded: 2026-01-28T17:03:01.563Z
Channel: Nick Dee
Description: Today, Marverine Cole reads the news on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, but her journey into broadcasting was far from straightforward. She says early in her career she was told her Brummie accent could hold her back — and reflects on what that says about class, confidence and belonging in television.

Nick Dee

Jan 28, 2026

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Today, Marverine Cole reads the news on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, but her journey into broadcasting was far from straightforward. She says early in her career she was told her Brummie accent could hold her back — and reflects on what that says about class, confidence and belonging in television.Read full article

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