7. Mary Ann Cotton

In Lady on Trial, a brand new series for BBC Radio 4, Lucy Worsley and her all female team of detectives look at momentous legal struggles in history from a fresh and feminist perspective. This time, the legal whirlwind that is Georgina Weldon – opera singer, orphanage proprietor ...  Show more

Lucy Worsley is back with a new series where courtroom drama meets history…with a twist.In Lady on Trial we hear the voices of women from the past who ended up in court charged with everything from murder, adultery and theft to civil disobedience. And Lucy is asking if their true ...  Show more

What can brutal murders reveal about society at the time they were committed? And what additional insights can we gain when those killings were committed by women? In today's Long Read, Rosalind Crone, historical consultant on the BBC series Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley, reveal ...  Show more

Explore the chilling Victorian murder mystery of Constance Kent, a 16-year-old accused of a brutal crime. Unravel the secrets behind one of history's most shocking 'whodunnit' cases! Sponsors: quince.com/casual for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns mintmobile.com/ ...  Show more

Discover the shocking story of Lucy Letby, a seemingly ordinary nurse turned serial killer. Join us as we revisit her harrowing crimes, the controversial trial, and the latest developments. Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today shopify.com/ ...  Show more

Discover the shocking story of Lucy Letby, a seemingly caring nurse who turned out to be a serial killer. Uncover her chilling crimes, the hospital's failures, and how she evaded suspicion for so long. Prepare to be captivated by this bone-chilling tale. Sponsor: RocketMoney.com ...  Show more