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Michael Butt - Unauthorised History: The Killing
The mystery surrounding the unsolved killing of playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1593. Innovative drama starring Paul Rhys.
By Michael Butt.
In May 1593, the playwright Christopher Marlowe was killed. Apparently, it was because of an argument over a bill. Michael Butt's innovative drama dons the cloak of documentary to re-examine the unsolved case.
Cast:
Narrator . . . . . Paul Rhys
Thomas Walsingham . . . . . Blake Ritson
Thomas Kyd . . . . . Harry Lloyd
Robert Poley . . . . . Burn Gorman
Lord Cecil . . . . . Tim McMullan
Mrs Bull . . . . . Christine Kavanagh
Ingram Frizer . . . . . Tony Bell
Richard Baines . . . . . Sam Dale
Cambridge Porter . . . . . Sean Baker
Drew Woodleff . . . . . Lloyd Thomas
Directed by Sasha Yevtushenko.
Last on
Tue 17 Oct 201721:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Tue 17 Aug 201014:15BBC Radio 4
- Thu 17 Sep 201511:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 17 Sep 201521:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 17 Oct 201711:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 17 Oct 201721:15BBC Radio 4 Extra

