Edward II (1591-92) by Christopher Marlowe

S3E7 Today, Christopher Marlowe takes us back to Elizabethan theatre! We’re going to be spending quite a lot of time with the Plantagenet Kings of England, and today we meet our first family member, Edward II. Tune in to find out about the real Edward, Marlowe’s inspiration and sources, and how the play has been received critically over the centuries.

Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops.

Sound Bite: Edward II (1991).

All other music by Epidemic Sound. 

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