The Tyne Bridge in Newcastle. Students and professionals from the North of England are frequently mocked for their accent (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Regional accents are ...

Fantasy books and films are a massive hit with both readers and spectators. Although the tales occur in a fictional realm, the characters always speak with British accents instead of American accents.

Fans are surprised to learn that Cattrall wasn’t born in America Despite the all-American backstory of Cattrall’s Sex and the City character — Jones is said to come from a working-class background, ...