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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, The Battersea Poltergeist's Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters.

BBC Radio 4


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES

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    The Uncanny podcast is a thrilling and captivating journey into the world of ghosts and the supernatural. As a true believer in the paranormal, I find immense joy in listening to these stories. What sets this podcast apart is the host's ability to offer both sides of the stories and theories, making it engaging for both believers and skeptics alike. The perfect balance of creepiness keeps you hooked and leaves you wanting more. I sincerely hope that this podcast continues to captivate listeners with its spine-chilling tales.

    One of the best aspects of The Uncanny podcast is the passion exhibited by the host, Danny. His genuine enthusiasm for the subject matter shines through, making each episode truly uncanny and interesting. The stories presented are eerie and believably told, which adds to their intrigue. Additionally, guest hosts bring a fresh perspective and contribute to the overall quality of the podcast. It's refreshing to hear different viewpoints on paranormal phenomena.

    On the downside, there are a couple of aspects that may not resonate with all listeners. Some may find Chris's pragmatic reasons or views a bit frustrating or contrary to their own beliefs. However, this potential drawback does add another layer of complexity and depth to the discussions around supernatural events. Additionally, there have been mixed reactions towards the theme song used in this podcast. While some may love it, others may cringe at its sound. This aspect can be subjective and might not appeal to everyone.

    In conclusion, The Uncanny podcast offers a thoughtful exploration of paranormal phenomena without sacrificing its scare factor. It successfully combines storytelling with analysis, creating an engrossing listening experience for fans of the genre. With intriguing characters, eerie situations, and comprehensive evaluations, this show stands out among other podcasts on similar topics. If you're looking for a podcast that will leave you jumpy and creeped out, then The Uncanny is highly recommended!



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    Trailer: Uncanny Summer Specials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 1:00


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    Introducing Lady Swindlers Series 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 28:15


    In this first episode, Lucy is investigating the life of Mary Bateman who is living in Leeds in the first decade of the 19th century - a time when, despite huge leaps forward in science, many people still believe in the power of the supernatural. Mary is working as a ‘wise woman' selling magic charms and potions, and showing off her prophetic chicken. But, as Lucy discovers, there's a very dark side to Mary's business too.With Lucy to explore Mary Bateman's story is the writer and broadcaster Deborah Hyde, known to millions as one of the sceptical voices on the hit BBC podcast about the supernatural, Uncanny.To stay up to date with the latest episodes subscribe to Lady Swindlers on BBC Sounds.

    Introducing The Battersea Poltergeist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 29:45


    Danny Robins introduces The Battersea Poltergeist. The true story of one of Britain's strangest hauntings, with Dafne Keen and Toby Jones.

    S1. Case 4: Emily's Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 41:36


    Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters.Emily's Room is the story of Angela, who moves with her young family into a new dream house – where something terrifying apparently lurks.Angela feels a strange sense of presence and her daughter Emily claims to see the ghost of a little girl and an old man in her bedroom. When a babysitter also seemingly witnesses this presence, things all start to feel very real – three pet hamsters are found dead, laid out in the very same place in the hall and Emily is seemingly pushed down the stairs – by, she claims, the Old Man.Danny delves deeper into Angela's story in this extended podcast episode, uncovering fresh evidence, new leads and surprising revelations about this case.Assisting Danny in his search for answers are principal witness Angela; regular paranormal experts Dr Ciarán O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow; and actor, writer and celebrity guest expert Charlie Cooper.Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe Special guest: Charlie Cooper Editing and sound design: Nick Price and Charlie Brandon-King Theme music by Gazelle Twin Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardDon't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC SoundsA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    S1. Case 3: Shadow Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 39:05


    Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters.Shadow Man is the story of Julian, and his multiple encounters over many years with a tall dark figure with no face.Julian loses his father when he's a young child, and his mother when he's a teenager, and the appearance of the terrifying shadow figure and other strange events seem bound up with his grief. But why then is the Shadow Man also seen by so many other people in his life, and in so many places?Danny Robins delves deeper into Julian's story in this extended podcast episode, uncovering fresh evidence, new leads and surprising revelations about this case.Assisting Danny in his search for answers are regular paranormal experts Dr Ciarán O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow, who discuss the strange story of Shadow Man; witness Julian, who reveals more of his chilling encounters; and comedian and celebrity guest expert Bridget Christie, who shares her take on the story.Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe Special guest: Bridget Christie Editing and sound design: Nick Price and Charlie Brandon-King Theme music by Gazelle Twin Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardDon't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC SoundsA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    S1. Case 2: The Charity Shop Poltergeist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 39:32


    Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters.The Charity Shop Poltergeist is the story of Sybil, the manager of a charity shop in the home counties. Sybil and her fellow workers feel and hear a strange presence, objects seemingly move by themselves, and the apparition of a man is seen by staff and customers. Who is the presence that seemingly haunts the shop?Danny Robins delves deeper into Sybil's story in this extended podcast episode, uncovering fresh evidence, new leads and intriguing revelations about this case.Assisting Danny in his search for answers are regular paranormal experts Dr Ciarán O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow, who'll further analyse the charity shop's unsettling poltergeist activity; witnesses Sybil and Sophie, to share more frightening stories from their time working at the shop; and celebrity guest expert and Uncanny superfan Meera Syal, who'll reveal her stand-out moments from the episode.Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe Special guest: Meera Syal Editing and sound design: Nick Price and Charlie Brandon-King Theme music by Gazelle Twin Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardDon't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC SoundsA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    S1. Case 1: The Haunting of Hollymount Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 38:54


    Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters. The Haunting of Hollymount Farm is the story of Liam and the terrifying events growing up on his family farm. Throughout his childhood Liam experiences strange activity, including seeing a ghostly sighting of a little boy. For years Liam thinks he's alone in his experiences, but when his parents finally open up, Liam discovers that not only had they also seen things – including the little boy and a strange hooded figure - but his grandparents had odd experiences dating all the way back to the 1960s. We ended the TV episode with the extraordinary revelation that the farm was previously on the grounds of an orphanage, run by nuns. Could that explain the little boy and the hooded figure?In this extended podcast episode of Uncanny: Post Mortem, Danny Robins delves deeper into the haunting of Hollymount Farm, uncovering fresh evidence, new leads and revelations about this chilling case. It's a case so intriguing and frightening, it demands further discussion. Is it genuine paranormal activity, or could there be a scientific explanation behind it all?Assisting Danny in his search for answers are celebrity guest and Ghosts actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe, to discuss the stand-out moments in the episode; regular paranormal experts Dr Ciarán O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow, who further analyse the farm's unsettling poltergeist activity; and witness Liam, who adds additional insights into this dark and disturbing story.Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe Special guest: Kiell Smith-Bynoe Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Theme music by Gazelle Twin Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardDon't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC SoundsA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Introducing Uncanny: Post Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 1:48


    Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters. Alongside celebrity guests, witnesses and experts, Danny brings you exclusive unseen content.Also available to watch on BBC Two and iPlayer.

    Christmas Special: Uncanny Live with Reece Shearsmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 57:12


    Horror aficionado and creator of Inside Number 9 Reece Shearsmith joins Danny to discuss some brand-new listener cases, recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall at UncannyCon, a day-long festival devoted to all things supernatural.Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Christmas Special: Return to Luibeilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 57:26


    Christmas 1973, and two young climbers experienced the most terrifying night of their lives in a bothy in the Scottish mountains. The events that took place that night would haunt one of those young men, Phil, for the rest of his life. In 2021, Phil told Danny Robins his story, and it became one of the most popular episodes of Uncanny to date. Now, for this special Christmas episode and five decades on from Phil's original experience, Danny is strapping on his rucksack and heading for the Highlands, to take Phil back to where it all happened. Is whatever haunted Luibeilt still there? Will Danny survive the night?Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Special: Meadow Cottage Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 29:07


    For the last of our chilling Halloween episodes, we return to Meadow Cottage for the gripping second half of this brand new investigation into a terrifying haunting in the Lake District that spanned two decades. As Helen's young son Jake grows up, events take an even more sinister turn. What is going on in that house?Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Voice of old lady: Ruth Sillers Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 31: The Scarecrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 1:54


    The final tale from Danny's Halloween Countdown, a brand new bite-sized tale of terror every day in October. Happy Halloween!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Special: Meadow Cottage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 28:08


    A brand new case for Halloween. Helen, her husband and baby son move into a 200 year-old house in the Lake District. At first all is fine, but one October morning they open their front door to find a pile of small stones on their doorstep. The odd incident sets into motion a series of terrifying events that lasts for the next 18 years…Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 30: My Birthday Request

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 1:54


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 29: The Restless Mr Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 1:40


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 28: A Hare Raising Encounter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 1:37


    Give us two minutes a day and we'll give you a spooky scare. Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 27: A Phantom in Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 1:49


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-sized tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises...Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 26: The Party Below

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 1:51


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 25: Thurston's Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 1:53


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 24: The House Where You Can't Argue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 1:39


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Special with Stewart Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 38:00


    A special Halloween episode full of new cases to investigate. Danny is joined by Evelyn Hollow and guest expert, celebrated writer and comedian Stewart Lee, a lover of ghost stories and weird folklore. Can they explain these strange real-life stories of the paranormal?Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 23: Two Black Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 1:44


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 22: The Monk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 1:41


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 21: Hide and Seek

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 1:39


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 20: My Late Housemate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 1:45


    Give us two minutes a day and we'll give you a spooky scare. Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises..!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 19: A Shock in Sicily

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 1:58


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-sized tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises...Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 18: The Black Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 1:35


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 17: An Estate Agent in Terror

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 1:35


    Give us two minutes a day and we'll give you a spooky scare. Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 16: The Impossible Painting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 1:45


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 15: The Ghost of Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 1:46


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 14: Lanterns on the Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 1:43


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 13: The Strange Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 1:42


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 12: The Penshaw Monument UFO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 1:46


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 11: Uncle John's Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 1:37


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 10: A Visit from Wayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 1:43


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 9: The Kids on Ashover Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 1:45


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 8: The People in the Photograph

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 1:48


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 7: Paul's Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 1:49


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 6: The Alpine Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 1:35


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown. Case 5: The Bunk Bed Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 1:35


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown: Case 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 1:51


    Give us two minutes a day and we'll give you a spooky scare. Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox.We'll hear stories of haunted houses, hotels and hospitals; of terrifying encounters with spectral soldiers, creepy children and hounds from hell: every one sent in by listeners to the podcast.Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises..!Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    Halloween Countdown: Case 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 1:31


    Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-sized tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises...Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

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