{"product_id":"king-of-scotland","title":"King Of Scotland","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA razor-sharp, darkly comic Scottish monologue about ambition, madness, and the absurdity of modern politics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fringe First-winning satire that blends surreal humour with biting social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content box --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour content will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Audiobook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Audiobook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing of Scotland – A Darkly Comic Scottish Audio Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong-term unemployed Tommy McMillan finds himself on a government-funded retraining scheme, “Up the Ladder,” hailed as a shining example of employment success. 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Iain Heggie’s masterful writing, brought to life by Liam Brennan, takes listeners on a surreal yet all-too-real journey through bureaucracy, ambition, and the absurdities of modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold and hilarious look at power, politics, and the drive to climb the ladder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Listen to an Excerpt --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListen to an Excerpt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(via SoundCloud)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SoundCloud Embed --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/soundcloud.com\/thgreyhill\/king-of-scotland-preview\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate, Lucida Grande, Lucida Sans Unicode, Lucida Sans, Garuda, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/thgreyhill\" title=\"thgreyhill\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethgreyhill\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/thgreyhill\/king-of-scotland-preview\" title=\"King of Scotland Preview\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKing of Scotland Preview\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Drama --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Drama\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFringe First-winning writing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standout piece of Scottish theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark, surreal humour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talking dogs, flying taxis, and political absurdity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp social commentary:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fearless look at class, ambition, and bureaucracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liam Brennan delivers a gripping, hilarious monologue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of satire:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold, provocative story with bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my content after purchase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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If problems continue, contact us and we’ll help right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I gift this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — you can purchase a Grey Hill Gift Card here:\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/the-grey-hill-gift-card\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy a Gift Card\u003c\/a\u003e.\nThe recipient will receive an email with their gift card code, which they can redeem on our store. Once redeemed, their content will appear in The Grey Hill App.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Cast \u0026 Production Credits --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCast \u0026amp; Production Credits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 November 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListening Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (Unabridged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iain Heggie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liam Brennan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirector \u0026amp; Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barry Robertson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Production Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the original Fringe First-winning stage play, this audio edition blends political satire, absurdist comedy, and sharp social critique.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of The Grey Hill’s commitment to showcasing bold, provocative Scottish theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Grey Hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fearless, funny, and unforgettable journey through ambition, madness, and the machinery of modern politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Grey Hill Production","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56520161263989,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/5662\/5269\/files\/Untitleddesign_6.png?v=1766698638","url":"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/king-of-scotland","provider":"The Grey Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}