Georgian England's Notorious Dumpling Poisoner

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

History Hit

Myths, Folklore, Mystery, History, Ghosts, Society & Culture, Murder, Ufos, True Crime, Paranormal, Supernatural, Serial Killers

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 September 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Did she do it? Did serving girl Eliza Fenning poison the dumplings she served the Turner family? This is a true crime case from 1813 that brings together class tensions, sexism, the law. have a go hero forensics! It's easy to see why this trial gripped the nation. Maddy tells Anthony the story of Eliza Fenning and the poisoned dumplings.

Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.

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0:00.0	Hello, After Dark listeners. It's me, your host, Anthony, jumping up from the podcast shadows to say thank you because you have gotten us to the top six in the listeners' choice at the British Podcast Awards.
0:14.6	Now, there are so many podcasts in the world, you know this. It's so difficult to stand out. but because you guys are so dedicated to After Dark,
0:22.6	you have made that happen for us. And it's just incredible. So thank you to everyone who has voted.
0:29.0	You are an After Dark VIP club member for life. But we need you to make one final push for us.
0:36.9	Even if you have already voted, you can vote one more time to try and get after dark to that number one spot and take the award.
0:46.0	And of course, if you haven't voted already, please do cast your vote.
0:49.3	Remember, don't forget to confirm your vote in the email you receive afterwards.
0:53.9	There's only a few days left to vote, so I promise you we will stop pestering you as soon as the vote closes.
0:59.6	Right, on with the show.
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1:11.6	Enchantingly wonderful.
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1:18.6	What a strike!
1:20.6	Incredible drama.
1:22.6	And Harlan!
1:23.6	History in the making.
1:26.6	Nice with take two!
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