“Ken’s integrity and willingness to debate, discuss and collaborate to create the best possible production makes him a wonderful colleague to work with.”
— Emma Haigh, Producer
SHERLOCK HOLMES UNTOLD
Written by Jonathan Barnes
England, 1913. The horizon darkens with the prospect of war and Dr John Watson confronts embattled Prime Minister Jasper Cranfield with evidence of a terrible crime that has spread over decades.
SURVIVORS NEW DAWN 3
Written and directed by Ken Bentley
After a pandemic wipes out all but a small percentage of the global population, food shortages threaten the stability of the New Federal Government and Prime Minister Celia Tate struggles to cling to power.
THE INVISIBLE MAN
Written by Jonathan Barnes
When a mysterious man named Griffin arrives at the Coach and Horses, Dr Kemp and gentleman-of-the-road Thomas Marvel find themselves drawn into terrible events beyond their understanding.
I’m a writer and director based in the UK. My work includes theatre and over 850 hours of audio drama with plays broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and streaming on Audible and Spotify. I work regularly with some of the UK’s most popular actors including Nicola Walker, Jemma Redgrave, Jodie Whittaker, Paul McGann and David Tennant. I’ve directed an original eight-part psychological thriller with Alex Kingston, a revival of Callan with Ben Miles, and an adaptation of The Invisible Man starring John Hurt. I’ve also directed Sam Mendes in a reading of The Signalman.
“Startled by a dawn knock at my kitchen window, I jerked open the back door to find I’d been fooled by the astonishingly immersive quality of The Sound at the End…director Ken Bentley excels himself in his handling of Kirsty Logan’s script.”
— Christina Hardyment, Audiobook of the week, The Times (Review of The Sound at the End)
I’ve always been addicted to stories. Amongst my earliest and most formative memories are my dad reading the Alien novelisation to me at bedtime, and watching Son of Godzilla on TV and sobbing when scientists force him to hibernate at the end. That was the first time I experienced a visceral reaction to a piece of storytelling and the impact was profound. Stories can be smart and insightful, but what I love most is how they can trigger an emotional response, and it’s become the bedrock of my work.
“I can’t sing Ken’s praises highly enough. I needed someone who could handle a mammoth audio directing gig for me for Audible, and Ken came highly recommended. He’s organised, very easy to work with and delivered excellent results. I’d hire him again in a heartbeat.”
SIMON BARNARD, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Winner
APA AUDIE AWARDS 2022 — SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE SEAMSTRESS OF PECKHAM RYE
APA AUDIE AWARDS 2021 — DOCTOR WHO: STRANDED
BBC AUDIO DRAMA AWARDS 2017 — DOCTOR WHO: ABSENT FRIENDS
Nominee
AUDIO ACADEMY ARIAS 2026 — DOCTOR WHO: HOOKLIGHT
APA AUDIE AWARDS 2026 — DOCTOR WHO: HOOKLIGHT
BBC AUDIO DRAMA AWARDS 2016 — THE OMEGA FACTOR: THE OLD GODS
BBC AUDIO DRAMA AWARDS 2016 — SURVIVORS: THE HUNTED
BBC AUDIO DRAMA AWARDS 2015 — SURVIVORS: REVELATION
APA AUDIE AWARDS 2015 — THE AVENGERS: HOT SNOW