A daughter's deceased father makes unsettling phone calls from a disconnected phone, leading to speculation about communication from beyond. The podcast explores the eerie and emotional moments as Wendy navigates the mystery of the supernatural calls from her espionage-trained father.
Wendy's father Harry's mysterious post-World War II past raises questions about afterlife communication.
The unexplainable phenomenon of Harry's disconnected phone ringing challenges Wendy's understanding of life after death.
Deep dives
Wendy's Dad, Harry, and His Intriguing History
Harry, a complex individual with a mysterious past from his RAF and US Air Force days, maintained an enigmatic persona even towards his daughter, Wendy. Despite their turbulent relationship, Wendy becomes his caretaker during his terminal illness, leading to deep conversations about the afterlife.
Mysterious Phone Calls from Beyond
After Harry's passing, Wendy experiences strange occurrences with his disconnected business phone inexplicably ringing, leaving her puzzled. The frequency of these calls escalates even after deactivating the line, compelling Wendy to question the unexplainable phenomenon.
Investigating the Supernatural or Psychological Explanation
Consulting experts reveals contrasting perspectives on the paranormal nature of the calls. Brian, a telecommunications expert, witnesses the phone ringing despite being disconnected, raising questions about the possibility of afterlife communication or psychological interpretations of the events.
Wendy’s father Harry was a British Spitfire pilot during World War II who moved to Texas to work in espionage. When he becomes ill with cancer, he promises Wendy that if there is life after death, he will reach out to her. This isn’t that comforting, their relationship has always been difficult - Harry used many of the espionage techniques he was schooled in to control and monitor Wendy, like a real-life version of Robert De Niro’s character in Meet the Parents.
When Harry dies, Wendy moves into his house in Austin and then… her Dad’s phone begins to ring by itself. It's disconnected, what's happening is impossible, so is this Harry reaching out? And what will it take to make him let go?
Written and presented by Danny Robins
Experts: Cal Cooper and Jeff Belanger
Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake
Script editor: Dale Shaw
Development producer: Sarah Patten
Production manager: Tam Reynolds
Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell
Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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