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speaking clock

British

noun

a telephone service that gives a precise verbal statement of the correct time

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If You're Glad I'll Be Frank imagined the speaking clock as a real woman speaking live, her internal monologue utterly at odds with the deadening repetitiveness of endlessly intoning "at the third stroke..."

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

David in Cramlington: Joe Root could be the voice of the speaking clock as his timing is immaculate.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2021

The set-up fee for landline calls, residential calls, to the speaking clock and call return charges will also increase for some or all customers.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2014

Actor Brian Cobby, who was the voice of the speaking clock for 22 years, has died at the age of 83.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2012

In 1936, when the speaking clock was introduced, people were reliant on mechanical clocks, says McEvoy.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2011

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