Audiobooks by James Hogg

Confessions of a Justified Sinner & The Brownie of the Black Haggs: Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisatio

"BBC Radio 4 adaptations of James Hogg’s classic psychological thriller and one of his best-known stories of suspense – plus a bonus docudrama about his life James Hogg was a farmer, poet, novelist and self-educated genius. A friend of Sir Walter Scott, he is recognised today as one of Scotland’s great writers. His masterpiece, The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, has influenced authors from Robert Louis Stevenson to Irvine Welsh, and remains relevant today. Re-envisioned for radio, it is included here, alongside a chilling supernatural tale and a drama-documentary exploring his remarkable life. Confessions of a Justified Sinner – Believing he is predestined to go to heaven, Robert Colwan has committed terrible crimes without fear of reprisal. But now, two women are determined to hold him to account. Held captive, Robert begins his confession – but the words that come out of his mouth shock Bell and Arabella to their very core. Lorn Macdonald, Shauna Macdonald and Wendy Seager star in this electrifying reimagining of James Hogg’s seminal novel about a young man radicalised by religious fervour. The Brownie of the Black Haggs – Lady Wheelhope has a reputation as a violent and tyrannical mistress. Her servants are her pawns, to do with what she will – until the mysterious Merodach arrives, and she falls prey to a dangerous obsession… This macabre drama stars Irene Macdougall and James Chisholm. James Hogg: Portrait of a Justified Sinner – James Hogg was patronised by Edinburgh society and disregarded by the literati of the time. Yet now he is seen in some quarters as the finest of his contemporaries. John Shedden stars as Hogg and Iain Cuthbertson as Walter Scott in this fascinating docudrama, written and presented by Hugh Douglas and with contributions from historians, literary critics and admirers of the author. First published 1824 (The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner), 1828 (‘The Brownie of Black Haggs’) Cast and credits Written by James Hogg Confessions of a Justified Sinner Robert – Lorn Macdonald Arabella – Shauna Macdonald Bella – Wendy Seager Dramatised by Robert Forrest Directed by Kirsty Williams Studio Recordings by Niall Young Sound Design and Original Music by Fraser Jackson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 Mar 2023 The Brownie of the Black Haggs Lady Wheelhope – Irene MacDougall The Laird – Paul Young Merodach – James Chisholm Bessie – Mary Riggans Wattie – James Bryce Adam – Alec Heggie Dramatised by Marty Ross Directed/produced by Bruce Young First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8 May 2003 James Hogg: Portrait of a Justified Sinner James Hogg – John Shedden Walter Scott – Iain Cuthbertson Charlotte Scott – Joyce Deans Wordsworth – Anthony Hyde Dorothy Wordsworth – Judy Cornwell Tibbie Shiels – Mary Riggans Written and presented by Hugh Douglas With Professor David Daiches, Professor Douglas Gifford, Dr David Groves, Douglas Mack, Walter Barrie, James and Doreen Mitchell, Margaret Laverick Directed by Alec Reid Singer: Geoffrey Davidson Violinist: Bill McNab First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 Jan 1985 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

James Hogg (Author), Hugh Douglas, Iain Cuthbertson, Irene Macdougall, James Chisholm, John Shedden, Lorn Macdonald, Shauna Macdonald, Wendy Seager (Narrator)

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Immorality Unmasked: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Five Full-Cast Dramatisations Including Othello,

"BBC radio dramatisations of classic novels featuring some of literature’s most devious and compelling villains Cunning. Corrupt. Charismatic. The degenerate characters in this collection shun conventional morality, and will stop at nothing to get what they want... These five sensational dramas, set in locations ranging from 16th century Venice to Victorian England, revolve around their unscrupulous actions – and the devastating consequences of the choices they make. Othello – Lenny Henry stars in this acclaimed production of Shakespeare's great tragedy of love turned sour by unfounded jealousy. Othello is a brave general and a noble man – but the evil manipulations of his lieutenant, Iago (Conrad Nelson) provoke his descent into deluded rage. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Introduced by David Tennant, this fast-moving dramatisation tells the disturbing tale of a scientist who experiments on himself to release his uncontrollable dark side, and of the lawyer’s daughter determined to bring him to book. Starring Stuart MacQuarrie, John Dougall and Madeleine Worrell. The Picture of Dorian Gray – Vain, hedonistic aristocrat Dorian Gray makes a Faustian pact to preserve his youthful beauty. But after years of decadence and selfish pleasure, is retribution on the horizon? Jamie Glover and Ian McDiarmid star in this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s famous novel. Lady Audley’s Secret– Newly married to rich widower Lord Audley, former governess Lucy Graham glories in the delights of her new life. When her scandalous past is discovered, she will dare anything to preserve the security and wealth she has gained… Starring Hattie Morahan, Charlotte Emerson and Alex Wyndham, this thrilling serial retains all the mystery and suspense of Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s Gothic ‘sensation novel’. Confessions of a Justified Sinner – Robert Colwan believes he is destined for salvation no matter what crimes he commits. If you can kill without paying the price, how murderous can you become? And what, if anything, does that do to your psyche? Lorn Macdonald stars in this tense, eerie reimagining of James Hogg’s seminal novel about a young man radicalised by religious fanaticism. Content list Othello Written by William Shakespeare First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 27 Feb 2010 The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Written by Robert Louis Stevenson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 Nov 2016 The Picture of Dorian Gray Written by Oscar Wilde First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 Jan-6 Feb 2000 Lady Audley’s Secret Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 Apr-1 May 2009 Confessions of a Justified Sinner Written by James Hogg First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 Mar 2023 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

James Hogg, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare (Author), Charlotte Emmerson, Conrad Nelson, David Tennant, Full Cast, Hattie Morahan, Jamie Glover, John Dougall, Lenny Henry, Lorn Macdonald, Stuart Mcquarrie (Narrator)

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Bernard Who?: 75 Years of Doing Just About Everything

"Seventy-five years in the making and packed with entertaining anecdotes, Bernard Who? tells the wonderful story of one of the longest and most celebrated careers in show business. Bernard Cribbins's life has been an eventful one. In 1943, he left school aged fourteen and joined Oldham Repertory Company where he earned fifteen bob for a seventy-hour week. After being called up for National Service in 1946 he became a paratrooper and spent several months in Palestine being shot at. On returning home, and to the theatre, Bernard was eventually approached by George Martin, then an A&R man for Parlophone Records, who suggested he made a record. Just months away from producing The Beatles, Martin asked Bernard to come to Abbey Road Studios in north London and, after teaching him how to sing into a microphone, they eventually recorded two hit singles - 'The Hole in the Ground' and 'Right Said Fred'. These, together with appearances in now classic films such as Two Way Stretch and The Wrong Arm of the Law (not to mention a certain television programme called Jackanory), catapulted Bernard to stardom and, by the time he started filming The Railway Children in 1970, he was already a national treasure. Since then, Bernard's CV has been an A-Z of the best entertainment that Britain has to offer, and, thanks to programmes such as the aforementioned Jackanory, The Wombles, and, more recently, Old Jack's Boat, he has become the voice of many millions of childhoods. 'A fitting celebration of one of our most versatile and enduring acting talents' Sunday Express 'charming, unassuming and full of amiable, homespun wit' The Oldie"

Bernard Cribbins, James Hogg (Author), Gordon Griffin (Narrator)

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A Boy's Song

James Hogg (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

"A psychological thriller before its time, James Hogg's Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, published in 1824, takes us back to the world of 18th-century Scotland, into a mind haunted by religious obsession, and driven to commit murder. The events are told from several different viewpoints, so that truth and reality appear to dissolve in this disturbing story of the dark legacy of Calvinist doctrine, and the madness to which it led one man. Misunderstood and neglected for more than a century, The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner is now regarded as a classic of the supernatural, comparable with Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, or Dracula"

James Hogg (Author), Adam Wilks, Nicholas McArdle, Peter Kenny (Narrator)

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