Introduction

Conspiracy from History Extra looks at the theory that William Shakespeare didn't write plays attributed to him. Dr Paul Edmondson, Head of Research for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust joins Rob Atar on this week's show. Why do some people doubt his works? And is there any real evidence in support of these claims? The American Bacon Society was founded as a result of Delia Bacon's 1853 visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. She wanted to open Shakespeare's grave with a pickaxe and spade so she could find out who wrote them.