Lady Killers with Martina Cole

Season 1

British crime writer, Martina Cole, examines the life and times of six of the most notorious female serial killers across history and asks: why do women kill and why are we surprised when they do? Each programme tells the story of an individual killer with expert analysis and dramatic reconstruction

Where to Watch Lady Killers with Martina Cole • Season 1

6 Episodes

Myra Hindley
E1
Myra HindleyMartina Cole tells the story of Myra Hindley, dubbed 'the most evil woman in Britain' by the tabloid press, who killed five children in the 1960s.
Amelia Dyer
E2
Amelia DyerBristol-born Amelia Dyer was a Victorian-era nurse believed to have been responsible for the deaths of over 400 babies.
Beverley Allitt
E3
Beverley AllittBeverly Allitt, a seemingly compassionate nurse, came to be known as the Angel of Death after murdering four children under her care.
Rose West
E4
Rose WestRose West, with her husband Fred by her side, sexually abused and killed ten women, earning herself a life sentence in prison.
Mary Ann Cotton
E5
Mary Ann CottonMary Ann Cotton was a Victorian Black Widow. Killing for greed, she murdered husbands, stepchildren, her mother, and even her own children.
Elizabeth Bathory
E6
Elizabeth BathoryOver 600 victims met their demise at the hand of Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who preyed on the young women who served her.