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Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

Podcast · www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0016pq3 · GB · EN
Hosted by Lucy Worsley

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley, a BBC Radio 4 production hosted by Lucy Worsley, examines women from the past put on trial through a feminist lens. The show has 80 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median runtime of about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

Thoughtful BBC true crime history reaching engaged, mostly UK adult listeners

  • Weekly BBC Radio 4 production with 80 episodes and a consistent 28-minute runtime
  • Strong Apple Podcasts reception, with 546 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5
  • Audience skews 35 and older and leans toward female listeners, according to estimates
Best forbook and publishing campaignsheritage and cultural brands
Watch forSubject matter is violent and dark, so brands with family or lighthearted positioning may find it a poor fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime70%
History30%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative, documentary
Tone
investigative, engaging
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
27 to 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 546 Apple Podcasts ratings place the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, which maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, supported by a BBC publisher, weekly cadence, and a 2022 start.
Audience asks aboutWhich women were tried for crimes in historyHow trials treated women differentlyHistorical cases of murder and domestic violence
Age
12%18-24
22%25-34
24%35-44
42%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom75%
🇺🇸 United States10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles reference murder, domestic violence and body snatching, such as 'Murder on the Dancefloor' and 'Domestic Violence', so violence is flagged as medium.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 25 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 55 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Lucy Worsley investigates women from the past being put on trial from a feminist perspective.
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley is a BBC Radio 4 podcast hosted by historian Lucy Worsley, according to the feed and the BBC programme page. Each episode investigates a woman from the past who faced trial, viewed through a feminist perspective. The show has released 80 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median runtime of about 28 minutes.

The show is published by BBC Radio 4 and holds a 4.7 average rating from 546 Apple Podcasts ratings. Based on those ratings, the show is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely to be UK-based adults aged 35 and over. The feed contains no sponsor mentions.

The show suits brands in publishing, heritage and cultural categories seeking an attentive, adult audience. Estimated rates run $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, which buys access to a thoughtful listener base in the UK and beyond.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

How much does Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is not published, so contact the show for a quote.

What is Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley about?

The show is a BBC Radio 4 podcast hosted by Lucy Worsley. Each episode investigates a woman from history who faced trial, through a feminist lens.

How do I contact Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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