165: Discussing: Edward II by Christopher Marlowe

<div>Discussing: Edward II by Christopher Marlowe - with Dr. Kit Heyam<br> This episode host Robert Crighton discusses a new book - The Reputation of Edward II, 1305-1697: A Literary Transformation of History by Kit Heyam. We delve into the changing story of Edward, what Marlowe does with the figure, and why the answer is never a red hot poker.<br> The book is available to order from Amsterdam University Press now - <a href="https://www.aup.nl/en/book/9789463729338/the-reputation-of-edward-ii-1305-1697">https://www.aup.nl/en/book/9789463729338/the-reputation-of-edward-ii-1305-1697</a> </div> <div> <br> Watching Edward II - there are two audio versions available - one stand alone that can be found on Audible, and another that is part of Vivat Rex! - both from the BBC. There is a DVD of a BBC Television broadcast of a stage production with Ian McKellen, which is definitely available in Region 1, maybe other regions as well. And last, but not least is the Derek Jarman film. <br> <br> The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is supported by its patrons – become a patron and you get to choose the plays we work on next. Go to <a href="https://patreon.com/beyondshakespeare">www.patreon.com/beyondshakespeare</a> - or if you'd like to buy us a coffee at ko-fi <a href="https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare">https://ko-fi.com/beyondshakespeare</a> - or if you want to give us some feedback, email us at admin@beyondshakespeare.org, follow us on Twitter, Facebook &amp; Instagram @BeyondShakes or go to our website: <a href="https://beyondshakespeare.org/">https://beyondshakespeare.org</a><br> You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where our exploring sessions live - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa4pXxGZFwTX4QSaB5XNdQ</a><br> The Beyond Shakespeare Podcast is hosted and produced by Robert Crighton.</div>