The Poisoners' Cabinet

We have a classic cocktail of poison, burnings and Kentish history this week as we tell the tragic tale of John Lott, a lonely farmer whose marriage proved fatal.Was Susannah Lott a calculating killer...

10 Juni 202251min

Murder at the theatre! Expect drama by the bucket load as we tell the tale of William 'Breezy Bill' Terriss and his rival Richard 'Mad Archer' Prince...Why would anyone want William Terriss dead? What...

3 Juni 202246min

Ep 111 is loose! We're in Lancaster to tell the tale of deadly doctor, Buck Ruxton also (briefly) known as The Jigsaw Killer....What drove this beloved local doctor to kill? Why did he keep showing up...

27 Maj 202254min

We're off to Malaysia this week for modern case of witchcraft, music and murder with the tale of Mona FandeyWhat was hidden in Mona shack in the jungle? What did a hat and cane have to offer a promine...

20 Maj 202252min

It's time to prove once and for all that doctors really are the greatest poison of them all with the tale of poor Jane Wooler.Who was poisoning this simple lady? Why didn't her team of doctors save he...

13 Maj 202254min

We're jumping into the 20th century with the tale of notorious serial killer, Charles Sobhraj aka The Serpent.What started Charles on his life of crime? What drove him to murder so many people on thei...

6 Maj 202258min

This week we're in Kent for a full on tale of family drink, drugs and drama with the Lyddons.What happened to Dr William Lyddon? How do you like your chicken served? And will YOU go to Herne Bay?The s...

29 Apr 202255min

It's a good old fashioned poisoning story this week with the tale of Catherine Wilson, and a new toxic treat to enjoy!Was Catherine really a cunning killer? Did she make an honest mistake with some ac...

22 Apr 202247min