Download Edward the Second (Dramatized): BBC Radio 3: Drama on 3 AudioBook Free

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast version of Christopher Marlowe's notorious portrait of a weakened ruler in thrall to his passions, who will pay the best price for choosing his heart over his political responsibilities. Originally broadcast 13 September 2009 in the Drama on 3 slot. Edward, preoccupied by the banishment of his enthusiast, Gaveston, scarcely acknowledges the nascent crises that threaten his realm. Key among his critics is the morally righteous Mortimer, horrified by the king's legal lapse of work and yet able to countenance the further offense of taking forearms against his ruler. As their enmity advances, and Mortimer's political hold tightens, he will take Queen Isabella as a enthusiast, and plots the loss of life of Edward, even after his abdication. Toby Jones personalities as Edward, Patrick Kennedy as Mortimer and Anastasia Hille as Queen Isabella. Produced by Jessica Dromgoole.

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