baker ' s voice will replace the earlier computer - synthesized language that was previously used . bt mentioned that his voice was chosen as it was suddenly recognisable . it took him 11 days to record 11 , 593 phrases and sounds which could then be broken down and reburied by a computer to form new words . it then took six months to process these bits to make a workable services . bt have said that there will be no barriers as to which tom baker ' s body can ' say ' , including insulting names . " which appeals to me most is the possibility that i will be bringing good news to anyone whether it is a cheeky messages , a christmas smile , or just a quick hello , " said tom .
paul jones works for bt .