"Dissolution" by C.J. Sansom - BBC Radio Drama - Historical murder, mystery in Tudor England

Support the Archive - Buy Me A Coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/jr_the_old_r... Preserving classic radio drama, one story at a time. Classic Old Time Radio, vintage radio shows, the Golden Age of radio, BBC Radio, murder, mystery, drama, comedy, sci-fi, westerns. ========================================== Dissolution — BBC Radio 4 Drama (2012) Adapted from the novel by: C.J. Sansom Starring: Justin Salinger as Matthew Shardlake Episodes: 5-part dramatization Directed by: Jeremy Mortimer BBC Radio's dramatization of C.J. Sansom's novel Dissolution is a historical murder mystery set in Tudor England in 1537. The story follows lawyer Matthew Shardlake, a hunchback and a dedicated reformer, who is sent by Thomas Cromwell to a remote monastery in Scarnsea. Cromwell's mission is to dissolve England's monasteries, but his plan is threatened when a King's Commissioner is found brutally murdered at Scarnsea Abbey. Shardlake is tasked with investigating the murder discreetly to prevent the incident from sparking a new rebellion. However, as he and his young assistant Mark Poer delve into the secrets of the isolated monastery, they discover that the case is far more complicated than a simple crime of passion. The list of suspects includes a cast of peculiar monks, each with their own motives and secrets. The story is a gripping whodunit that also serves as a vivid and atmospheric portrayal of a turbulent period in English history. It explores themes of religious reform, political intrigue, and the moral complexities of the time, all while Shardlake's personal loyalties are tested and his understanding of the world is challenged. The drama blends historical intrigue with classic detective storytelling, offering a vivid portrait of Tudor England in crisis.