Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent

The award-winning stand-up Russell Kane was raised in Essex and has roots in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend and Wescliff. In fact, the comedian often celebrates and pokes fun at the way people from Essex sound.

But it's not lost on Russell how the distinctive Essex ‘accent’ is often perceived beyond the county...

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