BBC radio dramatisations of classic novels featuring some of literatures 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 lawyers 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 Wildes famous novel.
Lady Audleys 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 Braddons 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 Hoggs 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 Audleys 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
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William Shakespeare was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), many of which are regarded as the most exceptional works of drama ever produced, including Romeo and Juliet (1595), Henry V (1599), Hamlet (1601), Othello (1604), King Lear (1606) and Macbeth (1606), as well as a collection of 154 sonnets, which number among the most profound and influential love poetry in English. Shakespeare died in Stratford in 1616. One of Britain's best-loved personalities, actor and comedian Lenny Henry has appeared in numerous radio and TV series. His television credits include Three of a Kind and The Lenny Henry Show, while radio credits include Anansi Boys, Lenny & Will and Bad Faith. He has also starred in several theatre productions of Shakespeare's plays, including Othello and The Comedy of Errors.
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