Dougal Stevenson
- Voice
Dougal is one of New Zealand’s true voices of god. With a deep smooth, narrative tone, Dougal’s voice keeps people listening, informed and entertained. From commercials to narrative documentaries – his voice has been used throughout New Zealand’s broadcasting history.
When television’s nightly news finally went nationwide in 1969, newsreader Dougal Stevenson was the person chosen to read the very first bulletin. Six years later, Stevenson and Bill McCarthy were given alternating command of Television One’s 6.30 news slot. These days the beloved broadcaster, occasional actor and car fan presents the regional show Dunedin Diary, back in the town where his TV career first began in 1964.
– NZ On Screen.
His voice is still authoritative. If there is an end-of-the-world broadcast kept in readiness for the final moments on Earth, I hope TVNZ has chosen Dougal to announce it.
– Jane Bowron, Dominion Post 2009.
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Informative, Compelling, Gravitas, Voice of God, Clear, Smooth
(* = native)
New Zealand*
Dougal is one of New Zealand's true voices of god. With a deep smooth, narrative tone, Dougal's voice keeps people listening, informed and entertained. From commercials to narrative documentaries - his voice has been used throughout New Zealand’s broadcasting history.
When television's nightly news finally went nationwide in 1969, newsreader Dougal Stevenson was the person chosen to read the very first bulletin. Six years later, Stevenson and Bill McCarthy were given alternating command of Television One's 6.30 news slot. These days the beloved broadcaster, occasional actor and car fan presents the regional show Dunedin Diary, back in the town where his TV career first began in 1964. – NZ On Screen.
His voice is still authoritative. If there is an end-of-the-world broadcast kept in readiness for the final moments on Earth, I hope TVNZ has chosen Dougal to announce it.
– Jane Bowron, Dominion Post 2009
2012 - Queen's Service Medal - For Services to Broadcasting
1976 - Feltex Television Awards (New Zealand), Best Personality (shared with John Clarke)