Hidden in Plain Sight - The HIPS Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of Hidden in Plain Sight, or as we like to call it, the HIPS podcast. In this episode, we introduce you to the mystery of Christopher Marlowe's alleged death in Deptford on May 30, 1593.

This episode looks at Marlowe's life as a playwright as well as an intelligence operative for Queen Elizabeth I's government.

This time, we delve into what might have happened that led to the events at Deptford on May 30, 1593.

Who was behind the Dutch Church Libel? Was Baines' Note right about Marlowe? What happens as the net closes in on Kit Marlowe?

Did Christopher Marlowe write a 'dangerous letter' to his patron, Sir Thomas Walsingham, in 1598 - five years after his alleged death in Deptford? What was it all about and why?

Who is the Rival Poet? Join us as we make the case for the identity of this mysterious scribe.

In this episode, we attempt to prove that the dispute at the heart of the matter was Christopher Marlowe's Hero and Leander.

In the final episode of this series, we argue that Christopher Marlowe was the writer of the 'Dangerous Letter'.

In this season, we bring you more revelations of Christopher Marlowe's life after 1593. This episode looks at questions from listeners and introduces another contributor to the podcast.