Uncanny

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Nov 4, 2025 • 28min

Series 5: Case 2: Old Jim

In this installment, paranormal YouTuber Peter Laws and skeptical commentator Bridget Christie dive into the haunting experiences of 12-year-old Louise, who lived with her mother in a remote farmhouse on the Yorkshire moors. They discuss eerie occurrences like a crow in a closed room, strange footsteps, and a deep whisper that defied logical explanations. Laws explores animals sensing the supernatural, while Christie offers rational explanations for unsettling noises. The duo debates whether the figure named Jim is linked to the manifestation, challenging the boundary between science and the unexplained.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 8min

Series 5: Case 1: The Haunted Street (Halloween Special)

Dr. Kieran O'Keefe, a forensic psychologist and skeptical investigator, joins comedian James Acaster to delve into a chilling Halloween investigation in Bath. They explore strange phenomena experienced by Virginia and her neighbors, from mysterious taps turning on to sightings of a childlike presence. O'Keefe employs field-measurement tools to uncover potential environmental explanations, while Acaster adds humor and skepticism. Together, they analyze unsettling testimonies, including objects mysteriously reappearing and a haunting name inscribed on a door.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 53min

Summer Specials: Uncanny Live from Hay Festival 2025

Danny Robins is joined by paranormal experts Ciaran O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow for a special episode, recorded live at the Hay Festival 2025, featuring brand new cases to chill your spine this summer. Are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic? How do we explain them?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
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Jun 13, 2025 • 29min

Summer Specials: The Torrelaguna House, Part 2

After his terrifying night in the Torrelaguna house, Andy's companions admit he’s not the only one to have experienced odd occurrences. In Part 2 of the Uncanny Summer Special, Danny Robins unravels the unsettling past of the old house - drawing us into the fascinating, dark history of Spain’s Civil War past and family secrets that refuse to stay buried.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
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Jun 6, 2025 • 29min

Summer Specials: The Torrelaguna House, Part 1

Former soldier Andy heads to a tiny medieval town in central Spain to meet a group of friends for a fun biking holiday. But the old house in which they’re staying has a strange, uncomfortable atmosphere. And when Andy witnesses something indescribably nightmarish one night, the house’s dark secrets come tumbling out… 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
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Jun 3, 2025 • 1min

Summer Specials: Trailer

Uncanny is back with three spine chilling episodes to haunt your long summer evenings.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 42min

Post Mortem: Case 4: Emily's Room

Charlie Cooper, an actor and writer known for his passion for the paranormal, joins the discussion about a chilling family encounter in their new home. They delve into Emily's eerie claims of seeing ghosts, exploring the emotional impact these experiences have on children. The mystery thickens when strange occurrences, such as dead hamsters and a fall down the stairs, raise questions about supernatural forces. The conversation also touches on paranormal theories, ley lines, and the delicate balance between belief and skepticism.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 39min

Post Mortem: Case 3: Shadow Man

Dive into the eerie tale of a faceless dark figure haunting Julian during his grief over losing both parents. Guests share chilling personal encounters and insights into the emotional and supernatural ties of loss. Strange phenomena, like a mysteriously moving chair and eerie sounds, challenge the boundaries between reality and imagination. Engaging discussions unravel the deep connections between trauma and the paranormal, inviting listeners to question their perceptions of the haunting yet fascinating world around them.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 40min

Post Mortem: Case 2: The Charity Shop Poltergeist

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
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Jan 31, 2025 • 39min

Post Mortem: Case 1: The Haunting of Hollymount Farm

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

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