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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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Introducing Lady Swindlers Series 2

    In this first episode, Lucy is investigating the life of Mary Bateman who is living in Leeds in the first decade of the 19th century - a time when, despite huge leaps forward in science, many people still believe in the power of the supernatural. Mary is working as a ‘wise woman’ selling magic charms and potions, and showing off her prophetic chicken. But, as Lucy discovers, there’s a very dark side to Mary’s business too. With Lucy to explore Mary Bateman’s story is the writer and broadcaster Deborah Hyde, known to millions as one of the sceptical voices on the hit BBC podcast about the supernatural, Uncanny. To stay up to date with the latest episodes subscribe to Lady Swindlers on BBC Sounds.

    28 min
  2. S1. Case 4: Emily's Room

    21 FEB

    S1. Case 4: Emily's Room

    Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters. Emily’s Room is the story of Angela, who moves with her young family into a new dream house – where something terrifying apparently lurks. Angela feels a strange sense of presence and her daughter Emily claims to see the ghost of a little girl and an old man in her bedroom. When a babysitter also seemingly witnesses this presence, things all start to feel very real – three pet hamsters are found dead, laid out in the very same place in the hall and Emily is seemingly pushed down the stairs – by, she claims, the Old Man. Danny delves deeper into Angela's story in this extended podcast episode, uncovering fresh evidence, new leads and surprising revelations about this case. Assisting Danny in his search for answers are principal witness Angela; regular paranormal experts Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow; and actor, writer and celebrity guest expert Charlie Cooper. Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe Special guest: Charlie Cooper Editing and sound design: Nick Price and Charlie Brandon-King Theme music by Gazelle Twin Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard Don't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC Sounds A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    42 min
  3. S1. Case 3: Shadow Man

    14 FEB

    S1. Case 3: Shadow Man

    Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters. Shadow Man is the story of Julian, and his multiple encounters over many years with a tall dark figure with no face. Julian loses his father when he’s a young child, and his mother when he’s a teenager, and the appearance of the terrifying shadow figure and other strange events seem bound up with his grief. But why then is the Shadow Man also seen by so many other people in his life, and in so many places? Danny Robins delves deeper into Julian's story in this extended podcast episode, uncovering fresh evidence, new leads and surprising revelations about this case. Assisting Danny in his search for answers are regular paranormal experts Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow, who discuss the strange story of Shadow Man; witness Julian, who reveals more of his chilling encounters; and comedian and celebrity guest expert Bridget Christie, who shares her take on the story. Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe Special guest: Bridget Christie Editing and sound design: Nick Price and Charlie Brandon-King Theme music by Gazelle Twin Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard Don't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC Sounds A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    39 min
  4. S1. Case 2: The Charity Shop Poltergeist

    7 FEB

    S1. 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 Barnard Don't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC Sounds A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    40 min
  5. S1. Case 1: The Haunting of Hollymount Farm

    31 JAN

    S1. 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 Barnard Don't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem: Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC Sounds A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    39 min
  6. Introducing Uncanny: Post Mortem

    22 JAN

    Introducing Uncanny: Post Mortem

    Danny Robins hosts a deeper dive into real-life supernatural encounters. Alongside celebrity guests, witnesses and experts, Danny brings you exclusive unheard content. Also available to watch on BBC Two and iPlayer.

    2 min
  7. Christmas Special: Uncanny Live with Reece Shearsmith

    20/12/2024

    Christmas Special: Uncanny Live with Reece Shearsmith

    Horror aficionado and creator of Inside Number 9 Reece Shearsmith joins Danny to discuss some brand-new listener cases, recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall at UncannyCon, a day-long festival devoted to all things supernatural. 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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    57 min
  8. Christmas Special: Return to Luibeilt

    13/12/2024

    Christmas Special: Return to Luibeilt

    Christmas 1973, and two young climbers experienced the most terrifying night of their lives in a bothy in the Scottish mountains. The events that took place that night would haunt one of those young men, Phil, for the rest of his life. In 2021, Phil told Danny Robins his story, and it became one of the most popular episodes of Uncanny to date. Now, for this special Christmas episode and five decades on from Phil’s original experience, Danny is strapping on his rucksack and heading for the Highlands, to take Phil back to where it all happened. Is whatever haunted Luibeilt still there? Will Danny survive the night? 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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

    57 min
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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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

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  • Channel
    BBC
  • Creator
    BBC Radio 4
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2025
  • Show Website
    Uncanny
  • Provider
    BBC Studios Distribution Limited

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