London Tube's 'Mind the Gap' Announcer Fired
posted 4:53 pm Wed November 28, 2007 - LONDON
Emma Clarke has been recording messages for London's subway network, known as the Tube, since 1999. In addition to warning passengers to "mind the gap," she also reads the train stops, tells Londoners how long they have to wait until their next ride, and delivers service updates. Clarke was canned after telling The Mail on Sunday newspaper that she thought the Tube was "dreadful" and that she avoided using the subway whenever possible.
The paper also featured Clarke's Web site, which hosts a series of spoof Tube announcements.A Tube spokesman says Clarke's attack crossed the line. He says "We wouldn't employ somebody to promote our services who simultaneously criticizes those services."
He says Clarke's voice will continue to fill London's subway cars until a replacement is needed.
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On the Net:
Transport for London: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
Emma Clarke: http://www.emmaclarke.com/
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