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Bad Nanny

Bad Nanny tells the story of Samantha Cookes who, for over a decade across Ireland and the UK, used a revolving door of aliases including Carrie Jade Williams and Sadie Harris to weave an intricate web of lies, deceiving everyone from vulnerable families to online communities. Her story was the subject of RTÉ podcast series The Real Carrie Jade.  

With gripping first-hand accounts, chilling insight into psychological manipulation, shocking revelations, and raw emotion, the TV documentary series is a must-watch exposé on one woman's decade-long con and the strength of those who brought her down. It features exclusive interviews with victims of Samantha's scams who have never spoken publicly and includes unseen archive footage of Samantha. 

Show Info

Network: Ireland RTÉ ONE (2025 - now)
Schedule: Mondays at 21:35 (60 min)
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes

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Previous Episode

The Net Closes In

Episode 1x02; May 19, 2025

The spotlight turns to the vulnerable families left emotionally shattered by Samantha's deceit.  With the help of relentless TikTok sleuths and first-time interviews with those closest to her story, these women come together and turn detective to exp

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x02: The Net Closes InMay 19, 2025
1x01: Web of LiesMay 12, 2025
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