I have a thing for the French accent too, I know with the zzzz and rrrrrrrrrr some may find it irritating but I like French as a language too ... so maybe I'm biased ;-)
Strangely enough, i like the scottish accent as long as its not too strong ... when i think scottish, i picture billy connolly or ewan mcgregor .... all in all, not bad ;-)
I love the Devonshire accent (Well I would wouldnt I) also love the Welsh and the soft Southern Irish accents, Hate the harsh Scottish accent and most other accents!!
Must say im irish nd i was so surprised to see our accent was one thats favoured the most. and like of of you had said our accent greatly varies from county to county like the cork accent is one of the hardest to understand then you have the cavan accent i just nod and agree most of the time and the the dublin accent need i say anymore!!
Lawrence, black country is brummy, nothing wrong with brummy. I can't say I dislike any of them, you can't help your accent. Meself, its ******** but I like em all, even the Welsh!
I will say in my native N Irish tongue that I do like a Scottish Accent and also do like a good old Cockney Accent. I am surprised about the reaction to the N Irish accent though, as most people usually say it is horrible and they can never understand us!!