The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Heart That Lives Alone

2012

Whitby, 1986. At a masked soiree on the Royal Crescent, Dorian meets the elusive and enigmatic Tobias Matthews: a man he is instantly drawn to... but also a man with dangerous secrets. Has Dorian Gray finally met his match?

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The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Fallen King of Britain

2012

London, 2007. Dorian Gray is living the high life. But when his workmates start to die in their sleep, and he starts to dream about those he's lost, Dorian discovers that the higher your place in society, the further you have to fall...

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The Confessions of Dorian Gray

Ghosts of Christmas Past

2012

Christmas, 1912. The funeral of an old friend brings Dorian back to London. But when his painting is stolen, Dorian is blackmailed into committing a terrible murder. Only one man can help him: a retired consulting detective named Sherlock Holmes... the man he has to kill.

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The Picture of Loretta Delphine

2013

Florida, 2012. Summoned by the daughter of an old friend, Dorian finds himself confronted by the actions of his past… and a familiar picture that holds a dreadful secret. But can he stop history from repeating itself, or is it already far too late? Voiced by: Alexander Vlahos (Dorian Gray), Katharine Mangold (Kayla Grant) Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

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The Lord of Misrule

2013

England, 1964. Dorian Gray and the Hedonists are touring the country when they come up against a band of Rockers – The Gravediggers – led by the mysterious Otto. But what is the secret behind the rockers’ experimental sound? And will the violence spreading across the country ever stop? Cast: Alexander Vlahos (Dorian Gray), Davd Menkin (Otto), Thomas Rees-Kaye (Gordon Lancaster), Paul Jones (Lenny Starr), Jolyon Westhorpe (Magic Maurice), James Unsworth (Barry), Alice Ingham (Shirley), Charlotte Parkyn (Linda), Marcus Hutton (Radio Announcer) Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. Technical Details Written By: Simon Barnard, with songs by Ioan Morris and Rhys Downing Director: Scott Handcock Sound Design: Neil Gardner Music: James Dunlop Ioan Morris and Rhys Downing Cover Art: Stuart Manning Duration: 30' approx Production Code: BFPDGDL07 Recorded Dates: 6, 7, 13 and 27 April 2013 Recorded At: The Moat Studios

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Murder on 81st Street

2013

New York, 1939. Running into his old friend Dorothy Parker on the street, Dorian finds himself accompanying her to the opening of an antiquities exhibition. But when one of the guests is murdered, Dorian and Dorothy have no choice but to find the killer before their culprit has a chance to strike again… Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. Cast: Alexander Vlahos (Dorian Gray), Sarah Douglas (Dorothy Parker), David Menkin (Detective Randall), Miles Richardson (Professor Bloom), Paul Jones (Julius Metzger) Technical Details Written By: David Llewellyn Director: Scott Handcock Sound Design: Neil Gardner Music: James Dunlop Cover Art: Stuart Manning Duration: 30' approx Production Code: BFPDGDL08 Recorded Dates: 7 and 27 April 2013 Recorded At: The Moat Studios

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The Immortal Game

2013

Brighton, 1913. Taking a much-needed trip to the coast, Dorian finds himself intrigued by two old men playing a peculiar game of chess along the pier. However, it isn’t long before he finds himself caught up in a long-standing family feud, and becomes embroiled in a far greater game… Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. Cast: Alexander Vlahos (Dorian Gray), Hugh Ross (The Montagues) Technical Details Written By: Nev Fountain Director: Scott Handcock Sound Design: Neil Gardner Music: James Dunlop Cover Art: Stuart Manning Duration: 30' approx Production Code: BFPDGDL09 Recorded Dates: 27 April 2013 Recorded At: The Moat Studios

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Running Away With You

2013

Kew, 1879. On the verge of adulthood, the sudden arrival of a forbidding housekeeper makes Dorian Gray’s life a living hell… Kew, 2012. Now converted into flats, Dorian’s family home has become a very real hell for his latest tenants, and the memories of his childhood are finally catching up with him… Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. Cast: Alexander Vlahos (Dorian Gray), Lalla Ward (Constance Harker), Geoffrey Breton (Brennan Doyle) Technical Details Written By: Scott Handcock Director: Scott Handcock Sound Design: Neil Gardner Music: James Dunlop Cover Art: Stuart Manning Duration: 30' approx Production Code: BFPDGDL10 Recorded Dates: 13 April 2013 Recorded At: The Moat Studios

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The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Prime of Deacon Brodie

2013

Edinburgh, 1920. Seizing upon the possibility of a reunion with his closest comrade from the trenches, Dorian arrives in the capital city of Scotland on Halloween! Guisers are out in force, disapproving gentlemen walk the streets… and a sinister department store has a great deal more on offer than it might initially advertise.

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The Mayfair Monster

2013

London, 1999. As New Year’s Eve approaches, some believe it will herald the end of the world, and when Dorian encounters renowned artist Natalie Isaacs in a bar, they embark on an intimate journey... but one with terrible consequences. Once the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, it isn’t long before the Mayfair Monster manifests.

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

Series 3

2014

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

Series 4

2015

Inspired by Oscar Wilde's classic story of hedonism and corruption, The Confessions of Dorian Gray imagines a world where Dorian Gray was real, and his friendship with Oscar Wilde once spawned the notorious novel. Starring Alexander Vlahos as Dorian Gray, this fourth series of supernatural horror stories comprises eight original half-hour episodes. 1. The Enigma of Dorian Gray by Roy Gill Salford, 1968. Dorian returns to one of his former universities, having been summoned by his old friend, Adam Notting. Instead, he is greeted by BEAUTY: the product of Notting's research into artificial intelligence. But is BEAUTY all it seems to be? And what of the BEAST...? 2. Freya by Sam Stone Scandinavia, 1974. After rescuing a young woman from the middle of a desolate forest, Dorian realises they're not alone. There's something else in the woodland with them - something follow them - and it won't give up until it's finally tracked them down. 3. Human Remains by James Goss London, 1998. To alleviate a typical bout of boredom, Dorian decides to have his appendix removed - again - and checks himself into “a very nice private hospital”. However, upon his recovery, he sees a hideous creature stalking the wards. Is it just a side-effect of the drugs, his mind playing tricks... or is there something more sinister going on at Melrose Hospital? 4. His Dying Breath by George Mann London, 1929. The Bright Young Things of the city are living life to the full, when a series of unusual murders strikes the capital. It isn't long before Dorian finds himself singled out as a suspect and has to clear his name. But how to prove your innocence when the killer might not even be human...? 5. Banshee by Xanna Eve Chown County Meath, 1900. After one Dorian's friends acquires a house on the Emerald Isle, Dorian travels with him to Ireland to inspect the estate. There, they find a house in disrepair... and a supernatural tenant desperate to vacate the premises. 6. The Abysmal Sea by David Llewellyn Greece, 1974. In a last-bid attempt to save their flagging relationship, Dorian Gray and Alyssa Symes embark on a simple sailing holiday in the Aegean. But the deep, still waters hide a terrible danger, and they may end up losing more than just each other... 7. Inner Darkness by Mark B. Oliver Iceland, 2009. When a mission to finally see the Northern Lights turns sour, Dorian finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere. It is only after the kindness of one of the locals that he is rescued, and learns that there may be more to the local legends than meets the eye. 8. The Living Image by Matt Fitton England, 1949. A chance encounter on a train propels Dorian into the lives of Mr and Mrs Moore. To him, their lives are ordinary, mundane: the kind of lives he's always striven to rise above. However, the grass is always greener... PLUS! The collection also includes a bonus disc of behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew. Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

Series 5

2016

'Series Five is a much more affecting journey than we would probably have been given to expect. As Dorian himself might have had it, the very definition of jolie laide. 10/10.' Starburst. 'Handcock has created something of pain & beauty in equal parts – a surreal nightmarish trip into world of perception… In a year of outstanding releases from Big Finish this is one of the very best and a strong contender for my release of the year.' Planet Mondas 'At the end of this final set (and the extras confirm there are no plans, no possibilities) the only conclusion the listener can reach is that both director/writer/producer Scott Handcock and Alexander Vlahos are brilliant. Just don’t tell them. 5/5.' Cultbox Inspired by Oscar Wilde's classic story of hedonism and corruption, The Confessions of Dorian Gray imagines a world where Dorian Gray was real, and his friendship with Oscar Wilde once spawned the notorious novel. Starring Alexander Vlahos as Dorian Gray, this fifth and final series comprises four hour-long episodes, reuniting Dorian with a host of familiar friends from throughout his extended lifetime. 1. One Must Not Look At Mirrors by Guy Adams London, 1888. When Oscar Wilde befriends a young man by the name of Dorian Gray, he finds himself immersed in a world devoid of morals. But as a celebrated killer stalks the streets, and he struggles to come to terms with inhuman actions, can he find any humanity in Dorian…? 2. Angel of War by Roy Gill France, 1915. In the trenches of the Great War, Lieutenant Dorian Gray reports to Captain James Anderson, shortly before a routine mission into No Man’s Land. His comrades rely on their faith to get them through - but is there any truth behind the story of the legendary Angel of Mons…? 3. The Valley of Nightmares by David Llewellyn Los Angeles, 1948. Reunited in the heart of the Hollywood Hills, Dorian Gray and Dorothy Parker quickly find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy that takes them behind-the-scenes of the region’s booming movie industry. But how much of it is an act…? 4. Ever After by Scott Handcock London, 2016. The end. PLUS! The collection also includes a bonus disc of behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew. Note: The Confessions of Dorian Gray contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners. Written By: Guy Adams, Roy Gill, David Llewellyn, Scott Handcock Directed By: Scott Handcock Cast Alexander Vlahos (Dorian Gray), Guy Adams (German Officer), Samuel Barnett (Stuart Knight), David Blackwell (Simon Darlow), Daniel Brocklebank (James Anderson), Tracey Childs (The Governess) Steven Cree (Fraser Collins), Ben Crystal (Richard Dadd), Sarah Douglas (Dorothy Parker), Stephanie Ellyne (Mary Harris), Ben Flohr (Tommy Coogan), Bernard Holley (The Portrait), Lizzie Hopley (Emma Elizabeth Smith), Jo Joyner (Constance Wilde), Mac McDonald (Walter van Kirk), Lewis Reeves (Walter Sickert), Steffan Rhodri (Oscar Wilde), John Schwab (Jim Harris) with Hugh Skinner. Other parts played by members of the cast. Producer Scott Handcock Script Editor David Llewellyn Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs

Authors

Simon Barnard

Author · 14 books

Simon Barnard is a freelance audio producer.

David Llewellyn is a Welsh novelist and script writer. He grew up in Pontypool and graduated from Dartington College of Arts in 2000. His first novel, Eleven, was published by Seren Press in 2006. His second, Trace Memory, a spin-off from the BBC drama series Torchwood, was published in March 2008. Everything Is Sinister was published by Seren in May 2008. He has written two novels for the Doctor Who New Series Adventures: The Taking of Chelsea 426, featuring the Tenth Doctor, and Night of the Humans, featuring the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond. In addition to writing novels, Llewellyn wrote the Bernice Summerfield audio play Paradise Frost and the Dark Shadows audio drama The Last Stop for Big Finish Productions. Llewellyn lives in Cardiff.

Nev Fountain, born Steven John Fountain, is an English writer, best known for his comedy work with writing partner Tom Jamieson on the radio and television programme 'Dead Ringers'. He is currently writing for Dead Ringers, Newzoids and the satirical magazine 'Private Eye'. He has written three humorous murder-mystery novels, collectively called 'The Mervyn Stone Mysteries', and a serious thriller called 'Painkiller', which is due out in 2016. Nev was born in Stamford, Lincolnshire and now resides in Surrey.

"Heady, wonderful stuff… I adored this novel" (Paul Magrs on "Daemon Parallel") The manuscript for Roy’s first novel, Daemon Parallel, was shortlisted for both the Sceptre and the Kelpies prize, and won a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award. A sequel, Werewolf Parallel (“Clever, creative and fun.” Kirkus Reviews) completed the duology. Roy's recent short stories have appeared in The Myriad Carnival, Out There and the British Fantasy Society Journal. As a scriptwriter, Roy has worked on several of Big Finish’s acclaimed audio drama series including The Confessions of Dorian Gray, The Omega Factor, and the Worlds of Doctor Who. His epic Dark Shadows 50th Anniversary Blood & Fire script won the 2017 Scribe Award for Best Audio Drama.

Joseph Lidster is an English television writer best known for his work on the Doctor Who spin-off series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. His debut work was the audio play The Rapture for Big Finish Productions in 2002. Numerous further audio plays and prose short stories followed for Big Finish, for their Doctor Who line, spin-offs and other series (Sapphire & Steel and The Tomorrow People). In 2005, he started working for the BBC, writing tie-in material for the new Doctor Who television series. He made his television writing debut in 2008 on the second series of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood and subsequently wrote three two-part stories for The Sarah Jane Adventures. He has written the two-part story "Rebel Magic" for the new CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens. Lidster wrote the content for the tie-in websites relating to the fictional world of the television series, Sherlock. Alongside co-producer James Goss, he has produced Big Finish Productions' dramatic reading range of Dark Shadows audio dramas since 2011. In 2012, he won the 'Audience Favourite Writer' award for his first play Nice Sally in the Off Cut Theatre Festival.

Gary Russell

Author · 44 books

Gary Russell is one of the script editing team for Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, and the author of many novels and reference books in the Doctor Who range. A former editor of Doctor Who Magazine, he also was the producer of Doctor Who audio dramas for Big Finish Productions for eight years. He was also an actor and is best known for his role as Dick in the 1978 television series of 'The Famous Five'. He lives in Cardiff.

Books in series

This World Our Hell

The Houses In Between

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Loretta Delphine

The Lord of Misrule

Murder on 81st Street

The Immortal Game

Running Away With You

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Mayfair Monster

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

The Confessions of Dorian Gray

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