

Uncanny
BBC Radio 4
From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic? Written and presented by Danny Robins
Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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Oct 18, 2025 • 2min
Halloween Countdown 2025: Case 18: She Opened the Door
Danny's Halloween Advent marches onwards.Written and presented by Danny Robins
Researcher: Nancy Bottomley
Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake
Head of Production: Kerry Luter
Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell
Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

Oct 17, 2025 • 2min
Halloween Countdown 2025: Case 17: The Half Cat
A brand-new tale of terror for the Halloween seasonWritten and presented by Danny Robins
Researcher: Nancy Bottomley
Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake
Head of Production: Kerry Luter
Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell
Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

Oct 16, 2025 • 2min
Halloween Countdown 2025: Case 16: Uncle Abby
More Halloween horrors from Danny Robins... dare you listen?Written and presented by Danny Robins
Researcher: Nancy Bottomley
Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King
Music: Evelyn Sykes
Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake
Head of Production: Kerry Luter
Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell
Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

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

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

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

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.

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.

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


