baker ' s voices will become the earlier computer - programmed voice that was previously used . bt said that his voice was chosen as it was automatically recognisable . it took him 11 nights to copy 11 , 593 clicks and sounds which could then be shattered down and reassembled by a computers to become new words . it then took five months to process these recordings to make a workable service . rt have said that there will be no boundaries as to what john baker ' s voice can ' say ' , especially rude words . " the applies to me most is the belief that i will be bringing good news to viewers whether it is a wry hello , a anniversary greeting , or just a quick hello , " thought tom .
Tom Baker works for BT.