Uncanny

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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
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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
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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
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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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