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Edward Kelley: The English Alchemist
Episode 31
Sunday, 6 September, 2026
Edward Kelley: The English AlchemistSeason: 7 Episode: 31What happens when a respected Elizabethan scholar becomes convinced he can speak to angels, and the mysterious man claiming to communicate with them turns out to have a talent for more than just the supernatural? This is the extraordinary story of John Dee and Edward Kelley, a partnership involving crystal balls, secret languages, alchemy, royal courts, mysterious visions, accusations of fraud and more than a little deception. Their journey would take them from England to the courts of Europe, from dreams of turning lead into gold to imprisonment, betrayal and ultimately tragedy.CASTJohn Weever - Martin Palmer17th-Century Manuscript - Cerise ReedEdward Kelley - Steve SheperdArthur Edward Waite - Joe WilsonTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESPrague TourismHull and East Yorkshire Times Saturday, 20 November 1920The Alchemical Writings of Edward Kelly (1893) by Arthur Edward Waite-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model FolkBack In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2026
