Uncanny

Danny Robins and paranormal experts, hardcore sceptic Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe and writer and parapsychologist Evelyn Hollow, will tackle the nation's most thrilling historical hauntings. They’ll explore classic cases like ghost hunter Harry Price’s investigation into Borley Rectory, and Britain’s 'most violent poltergeist', The Black Monk of Pontefract, plus some lesser-known gems from the paranormal archives - such as the Sandown Clown on the Isle of Wight, and America’s original UFO abduction story, the Barney and Betty Hill Incident. If you have a case you'd like us to investigate, email [email protected] Uncanny is a Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4.

A family renovating an old house stumble upon a priest hole, a hidden chamber where Catholic priests took refuge in Elizabethan times. But the strange discovery seems to signal a change in the atmosphere of the house. Has uncovering the priest hole unleashed something else?Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Ben Machell and Dan Snow 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

Danny Robins unpacks a Christmas hamper of horror with ghost fan Diane Morgan, star of Motherland, After Life and Philomena Cunk. Diane relates several of her own terrifying encounters with the paranormal, and crosses swords with sceptic Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe as they hear supernatural real-life stories from Uncanny listeners.Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Diane Morgan and Ciaran O'Keeffe Editing and sound design: 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 and BBC Sounds

Danny Robins takes a deep dive into all the cases so far this series, with new leads, new witnesses and listeners' questions and theories.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

Solicitor Kate upends her rural life in Yorkshire to move into her new partner’s house in London, but before long her new metropolitan existence is blighted by disturbing, seemingly inexplicable phenomena. Seeking escape, she goes on holiday - but the strange occurrences just seem to follow her. Is it the house, or Kate herself, who is haunted? Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Callum Cooper and Kate Cherrell 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

Danny brings you the creme de la creepy creme of audience stories from the Uncanny live tour.Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe 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

1997, and a group of disaffected teenage goths move into a shared house in Newcastle, embracing the macabre and melancholic goth lifestyle. But when you look into the darkness, sometimes it looks back… Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Alasdair Beckett-King and Evelyn Hollow 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

Hitch a ride with Danny Robins as he explores supernatural sightings on Britain's roads. Vivid, deeply strange and often terrifying, roadside apparitions and phantom hitchhikers are some of the most frequently reported paranormal phenomena. But can they be explained?Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Ian Simmons and Ciaran O'Keeffe 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

1977. Terry and his friend Toby are serving at a United States Air Force base in Missouri. One weekend Toby suggests they go camping just across the Arkansas border, at Devil's Den State Park. What happens that night will change Terry and Toby’s lives forever.Danny Robins attempts to make sense of a bizarre encounter and a secret that stayed buried for 40 years. With guest experts psychologist Nilufar Ahmed and podcaster Andy McGrillen, author of Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects.Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Nilufar Ahmed and Andy McGrillen 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

12-year-old Louise lives with her mum in a remote house on the Yorkshire moors. They’re plagued by terrifying and seemingly inexplicable phenomena, but Louise’s mum resolutely refuses talk about it, and warns her not to tell anyone else. Events escalate, until even her mother can’t ignore what's happening. Who, or what, is living in the house with them? Written and presented by Danny Robins Experts: Bridget Christie and Peter Laws 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

A special hour-long live investigation recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre for Halloween. Virginia moves to a quiet street in the city of Bath with her young family. A series of strange events cause her to doubt her own sanity, until an exchange with a neighbour reveals that she's not the only one experiencing scary occurrences... 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

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

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

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