Satirist, socialite, and Bright Young Thing Nancy Mitford led a life that was almost as scandalous as the contents of one of her novels. But was she just an art-deco Kardashian with a talent for typing and a complicated family? Or did her way with words disguise a deeper ruthlessness within? Laura Smyth, Josh Jones, and Sunday Times Fiction Editor Laura Hackett are tasked with diving between the covers to decide - was Nancy Mitford: Evil, or Genius?

Additional material: Christina Riggs and Katie Sayer

The producer was Katie Sayer. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.

The Godfather of heavy metal, a legendary reality star and Birmingham’s favourite son - Ozzy Osbourne certainly has the makings of a genius. But was there something darker lurking beneath the leather trench coat? Lindsey Santoro, Hasan Al Habib, and Alexandra Haddow are tasked with examining whether the Prince of Darkness lives up to his name.

Additional material: Christina Riggs, Ruth Husko and Katie Sayer

The producer was Katie Sayer. Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.

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Join comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests deep dive those fluffy marine mammals – sea otters. They may look cute and cuddly, but with their strong teeth and powerful bite, there’s more to them than meets the eye.

Helping Russell decide whether sea otters are evil or genius are comedian, writer and actress Laura Smyth and Dr. Natalie Cooper, Merit Researcher at the Natural History Museum.

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.

Join comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests spill the beans on spiders. Consistently ranked amongst the most creepy and crawly, we ask are spiders abusive arachnids or kooky cuties?

Helping Russell decide whether spiders are evil or genius are top comedian Josh Jones and leading entomologist & England Manager for Buglife, Dr. Karim Vahed.

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.

Join comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests deep dive our seaside favourite – the Herring Gull. Is this bird a Flapping Felon or a proper paid-up member of the Coastal Carb Clean-up Crew?

Helping Russell decide whether Herring Gulls are evil or genius are comedian Jordan Gray and scientist Holly Dominique.

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.

Join comedian Russell Kane as he and his guests spill the beans on sharks. Is this apex predator a Fin-credible Hulk or deep-sea demon?

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.

Comedian Russell Kane lifts the lid on mosquitoes and asks... are they buzz kills or buzz buddies?

Helping Russell decide whether mosquitoes are evil or genius are Dr. Erica McAlister – Principal Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum and comedian Desiree Burch.

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs

Researcher: Catherine Beazley

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds.

Join comedian Russell Kane as he digs the dirt on penguins. Are penguins whimsical waddlers or cold-hearted sex pests?

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.

Comedian Russell Kane gets to the bottom of dogs (no, not that bottom). Are dogs – aka Hairy Styles – the Goodest Bois or Barkitects of Chaos?

Helping Russell decide whether dogs are cute marvels or four-legged psychopaths are comedian Lucy Porter and zoologist Jules Howard.

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson & Christina Riggs

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.