Major BBC Nightsleeper role for Devon man with iconic voice

His voice is iconic

A volunteer driver on Seaton Tramway has swapped the driving seat for the recording studio. Matthew Streeton is featured in the BBC thriller Nightsleeper.

Matthew is a familiar voice, not just on Seaton Tramway but across the UK rail network. After working in the railway industry in the South East of England, he became a voice for around 200 stations, delivering automated platform announcements between London and Sussex.

His familiar announcements, including the iconic 'Please mind the gap' are heard daily by passengers at major stations like London Victoria, Brighton, and others along the route. In addition to his railway work, Matthew has amassed a huge online following.

With over 172,000 followers on TikTok under the handle @matt_thetrainguy, he shares engaging content about the world of railways, his experiences as a train announcer, and insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of the UK’s rail services. His real-world railway voice made him the perfect choice to lend it to Nightsleeper.

The gripping thriller follows a sleeper train travelling from Glasgow to London when it is hijacked in a cyber attack. Matthew’s voice brings authenticity to the high-stakes drama.

“Honestly, I never expected to be involved in something like Nightsleeper,” Matthew says. “It was a bit surreal being asked to lend my voice to the series. I’m just used to hearing my announcements at the stations or sharing little moments on TikTok. But it was an amazing experience, and I’m really grateful for the opportunity.”

You can hear Matt's voice at various points throughout the series which is being shown on BBC One on Sundays at 9pm, or on iPlayer. Seaton Tramway is open daily until November 3. Find out more at tram.co.uk