Marlowe's Edward The Second (BBC Radio 3 Drama On 3)

Experience a gripping full-cast adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's play, which captures the tumult of a troubled reign marked by personal passions and political failings. Set against a backdrop of impending crises, King Edward's fixation on his exiled lover, Gaveston, blinds him to the threats looming over his kingdom, leading to conflict with the morally steadfast Mortimer. As tensions rise, Mortimer's ambition intertwines with betrayal, drawing Queen Isabella into a dangerous web of intrigue. Featuring Toby Jones as Edward, this adaptation aired on BBC Radio 4 as part of the 'Drama on 3' series.