Bad Nanny

Jaw-dropping two-part documentary that unravels the astonishing true story of Samantha Cookes – serial scammer, master manipulator, and at one point, a trusted nanny.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Bad Nanny
First Air Date	May 14, 2025
Last Air Date	May 21, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	50min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Ireland
Production Companies	Alleycats TV BBC Northern Ireland RTÉ
Networks	BBC One Northern Ireland

S01E02

The Net Closes In

The scam deepens as Samantha Cookes targets vulnerable families, masquerades as a dying author and defrauds the Irish state, until her victims unite to expose her.

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