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Nov 15, 2023 • 29min

S3. Case 4: Elton’s Phone

Christmas 1982, and 6-year-old Elton loves playing with his younger sister's present, a toy telephone. But joy turns to fear when it starts ringing by itself. Can an object really be haunted? Or is something unseen playing with the telephone?Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Script edtor: Dale Shaw 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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Nov 8, 2023 • 28min

S3. Case 3: The Ghost Who Hated Parties

1986, and three art students move into digs in Waterford, Ireland. But they discover the house seemingly disapproves of visitors, reacting to talk of student parties with lights flickering and cupboard doors banging. It’s funny at first, but not for long…Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: 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 31, 2023 • 36min

TV Case Updates: Miss Howard, The Bearpark Poltergeist and The Oxford Exorcism

Discover bizarre encounters with time slips, including spine-tingling stories of apparitions like Miss Howard. Dive into the haunting experiences of a family grappling with phantom bells in Bear Park. Unravel the emotional turmoil of residents in haunted homes, alongside personal anecdotes from listeners. Explore the complex history behind the Howard family's haunting and the intriguing shifts in identity across generations. The quest to save the absent Doctor adds a playful twist, along with captivating advertisements that engage the audience.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 30min

Classic Case: The Todmorden UFO

Actor and writer Laurence Rickard, who plays caveman Robin in the BBC sitcom Ghosts, picks his favourite classic Uncanny episode.Retired policeman Alan Godfrey tells us the story of the case that has obsessed him for his whole life. When Alan tries to solve a weird and seemingly impossible murder in the small northern town of Todmorden, it leads to a bizarre UFO sighting and then a strange and sinister government cover up that ends up affecting Alan’s life.Danny Robins explores if there is real evidence of extra-terrestrial visits to Earth. Did Alan genuinely have an alien encounter and, if not, why were the real-life ‘men in black’ from the government so interested?Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: David Clarke and Colin Lyall 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, 2023 • 30min

Classic Case: Don't Sleep in this House

Writer and actress Daisy May Cooper picks her favourite classic Uncanny episode.Christmas 1974, and two young climbers stumble across an abandoned house in the Scottish mountains. It’s a bothy - a safe shelter for hunters and climbers out in the wilds of the highlands. But Phil and Jimmy are about to experience the most terrifying night of their lives, alone in the middle of nowhere.Is a violent spirit determined to drive them out into the freezing night? Years later, Phil tells Danny Robins his story and about how he researched the house, discovering others had had similar experiences there. What's going on? Danny investigates.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
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Oct 11, 2023 • 30min

Classic Case: Harry Called

Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith chooses his favourite classic episode of Uncanny.When a spirit called Harry makes contact via a Ouija board, student Will thinks his friends are playing a joke. But then Harry starts calling him…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
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Oct 4, 2023 • 29min

S3. Case 2: Uncle Jack

Tim moves from London to a 16th century coaching house in Cornwall, to find it already occupied by a long-dead previous owner - Uncle Jack. Tim and his partner quickly adjust to the constant noise of Jack's spectral footsteps jumping from the upstairs window. But then one night, things change…Written and presented by Danny Robins Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Script editor: Dale Shaw Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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Sep 27, 2023 • 29min

S3. Case 1: The Blue Man

Sarah, a 16-year-old girl, sees a man standing at the end of her bed every night, accompanied by intense sadness. Others have also witnessed the man, leading to an exploration of sleep-related hallucinations and possible paranormal activity.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 35min

S3. Uncanny is back: Season 2 Case Update

Updates on season two investigations, including eerie messages and sightings of a mysterious man. Strange events at Cumberland Lodge and potential explanations for the unexplained phenomena. Mysterious incidents in a room, upcoming episodes and specials, and the Rendlesham Forest incident. Investigating a misidentified UFO in Rendlesham Forest. Discussing disturbing disturbances and ghostly teasers, with links to photographs and upcoming cases.
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Jun 21, 2023 • 29min

S2. Case 12: The Ghost That Followed Us Home

Strange and terrifying events occur at a family wedding in rural France… and back in England, things escalate even further. Has a paranormal entity followed the family home?Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Script editor: Simon Jacobs Produced by Danny Robins and Simon BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

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