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Sounds,09 Feb 2026,48 mins,

Christopher Marlowe: A Dangerous Life

Not Just the Tudors
Contains some scenes of a sexual nature and scenes of sexual violence.

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From his plays that shocked Elizabethan England to his brutal murder, Christopher Marlowe's short, dazzling life was defined by rivalry, scandals and secrets. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Professor Stephen Greenblatt delve into Marlowe's provocative ideas, his rumoured queerness, and the dangerous brilliance that left an indelible mark on English literature. Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, edited and produced by Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast

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