Episode 301 - Guy Jenkin's 'Murder Most Foul'

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.7 • 967 Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Join Natalie Grueninger in this engaging episode of 'Talking Tudors' as she welcomes award-winning writer and director Guy Jenkin to discuss his debut novel, 'Murder Most Foul.' Dive into the fascinating world of 16th century England and unravel the mysterious death of playwright Christopher Marlowe. Jenkin shares insights into the Tudor era's theatre scene, the inspirations behind his novel, and the enduring appeal of Shakespeare. Additionally, explore the parallels between historic and modern-day comedy writing, the detective fiction genre, and the significance of small historical details that bring the past to life. Murder Most Foul https://www.legendpress.co.uk/murder-most-foul Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Join me for 'A Weekend with Elizabeth Woodville' https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1406864592869?aff=oddtdtcreator Support Talking Tudors on Patreon

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.3	My name is Natalie Gruniger, and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.0	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors. I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
1:03.2	Thank you so much for joining me today. Before we dive into today's episode, I'd like to remind
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