'The greatest musical instrument given to a human being is the voice'.  
​Dayananda Saraswati

Audiobooks

'The Man Behind Narnia' by A N Wilson - Published January 2015
'Fighting for the Dead' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 18 - Published July 2014
'Instinct; by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 17 - Published July 2014
'Facing Justice' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 16 - Published July 2014
'Hidden Witness' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 15 - Published July 2014
'Seizure' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 14 - Published July 2014
'The Nothing Job' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 13 - Published May 2014
'Crunch Time' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 12 - Published May 2014
'Screen of Deceit' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 11 - Published October 2014
'Critical Threat' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 10 - Published November 2014
'Psycho Alley' by Nick Oldham - Henry Christie Series Book 9 - Published  August 2014
'Ten Days in May' by Russell Miller - Memoirs of the first world war - published July 2013
'The Angels Cut' by Mac Logan - produced by Choice Voices. Published by Ambling Books November 2012


Apart from 'The Angels Cut' all my audiobook recordings are available on Audible.

Potted biography

Born in Carmarthen in South Wales, I lived in London from an early age, but subsequently returned to Wales to attend Llandovery College.

From there I went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama to train as an actor and it was at Guildhall that I first met Helen.

I have been a jobbing actor for my entire working life  working mainly on stage, but also on television on the radio and in film. More details are available on my personal website and on my IMDb filmography page, which will give you a reasonable idea of my film and television work over the years. 

Links to both of these sites are detailed below. I’ve done a lot of really good work with many of the best writers, directors and actors of my generation and, like all actors, there has been plenty of bread and butter work as well!

I was one of the Comedians in the original production of Trevor Griffiths’ famous play of the same name. I was also in the television producties.on and appeared in it at the National Theatre. 'Comedians' is considered by many to be possibly the finest play written in the English language in the second half of the 20th Century. 

I have appeared in many sitcoms including several written by David Nobbs. I played Jellyneck in 'The Sweeney' series and in the film 'Sweeney 2'.

Alongside work on stage and in television and film, I have done a great deal of voice over work of all kinds- including Audiobooks.  Some of the projects are just too long ago to remember! I have also published two novels and a six part comedy drama series to my credit.

I have always had a wide range of interests outside the theatre. Beer is one of them! In 2003-2009 I ran my own micro brewery producing many fine 'Warrior' real ales - sadly, when I moved back to the Midlands recently, I sold the Brewery, but it was a wonderful experience which I, and quite a number of fellow real ale enthusiasts, thoroughly enjoyed.  I am also a dog handler and with my border collie/German shepherd cross, Little Rosie, I compete in working trials across the country.

Testimonials

'James could not have been more helpful when he voiced our 'Post Office Changes' campaign'. Central Office of Information.