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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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Latest Episodes

Danny and the team travel back to Canada in the 1870s to investigate the Great Amherst Mystery - one of the most famous and perplexing paranormal cases to come to light during the Golden Age of Spiritualism.

18 year old Esther Cox is the centre of ... more

Creepy texts, a ghastly apparition, and a stuffed rabbit with a box cutter.

Danny and the team dip back into the story of the South Shields poltergeist - the first big paranormal case of the digital age.

As the bizarre and terrifying events plagui... more

This week Danny and the team investigate the first big paranormal case of the digital age - the South Shields poltergeist.

It's a disturbing and well-documented possible poltergeist haunting, where a young family in the coastal town of South Shield... more

Danny Robins and the team unpack a terrifying mystery that has remained unsolved for almost 200 years - Spring-heeled Jack.

The demonic character stalked the streets of Victorian England at night, reportedly slashing his victims with sharp claws, b... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Ritson
Investigator helping to document the South Shields case
Investigator
Episode: Cold Cases: Case 8: The South Shields Poltergeist Part 1
Mike Halliwell
Investigator assisting in the case
Investigator
Episode: Cold Cases: Case 8: The South Shields Poltergeist Part 1
Ciaran O'Keeffe
Forensic psychologist
Episode: Cold Cases: Case 5: The Sandown Clown
Ciaran O'Keefe
Psychologist
Team Sceptic
Episode: Cold Cases: Case 4: The Cock Lane Poltergeist
Dr. Ciarán O'Keefe
Forensic Psychologist, Team Sceptic
Independent consultant/academic context implied
Episode: Cold Cases: Case 3: The White Mountain UFO
Dr. Ciaran O'Keeffe
Paranormal investigator, Team Skeptic
Team Skeptic
Episode: Cold Cases: Trailer
Evelyn Hollow
Paranormal researcher, Team Believer
Team Believer
Episode: Cold Cases: Trailer
Ben Machell
Journalist and writer about the paranormal
Episode: Series 5: Case 10: The Priest Hole
Diane Morgan
Celebrity expert actor known for her roles in Motherland and After Life
Episode: Series 5: Case 9: Christmas Casebook with Diane Morgan

Host

Danny Robins
Writer and presenter with a focus on paranormal investigation and storytelling. Frequently hosts discussions and interviews, often blending historical context with psychological analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 9.7k ratings
  • Great new series

    Danny and the gang have another smash on their hands.

    Danny, ever the exemplary story teller weaves the historic tales. While Evelyn and Ciaran review and reflects on the case through contemporary eyes.

    Different to Uncanny but no less interesting.

    Yes, we might have heard these stories before. But the Uncanny Team reveal further information that we might not be party to.

    Throughly enjoyable series.

    Keep on keeping on. 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LAFrightwig
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Listened to every episode

    Gripping cases and evidence catch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guinea pig 104
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Cold cases leaving me cold

    Well known cases not being properly interrogated. Come on Kieran

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    radio4atemyhamster
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Good, but could be better

    I really liked uncanny’s ‘I know what I saw’ theme tune, so the new series just isn’t the same. It does have some good stories though. Bloody Hell Ken!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AnthonyW144
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • The Best

    Brilliant storytelling, excellent production, and fascinating real-life paranormal cases. Uncanny keeps an open mind while exploring mysteries that are both chilling and thought-provoking. One of the most engaging podcasts I’ve listened to. Always waiting for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeatherEngland
    Canada19 days ago

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Fans value the mix of skeptic and believer perspectives, and many note the host's thoughtful interviewing style.
The show is celebrated for high production quality and engaging storytelling.
Listeners praise the careful, balanced approach that blends witness accounts with expert insight.

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Cold Cases: Case 1: The Black Monk of Pontefract
Q: Are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic, having heard all this evidence so far?
The hosts acknowledge the split between belief and skepticism and discuss how eyewitness accounts and interpretations can differ, inviting listener theories.
Series 5: Case 6: Impossible Encounters
Q: Do you believe that it is possible?
I believe that it's arrogant for us to assume that we know everything there is to know scientifically, especially about time.
Series 5: Case 6: Impossible Encounters
Q: What do you do? Do you tell anybody about it?
Yes, eventually my colleague who's a nurse owned me. And I said to her, you'll never guess what I just did.
Series 5: Case 5: The Goth Poltergeist
Q: Were you drunk? Had you taken any drugs?
None of us had any money to drink or take drugs.
Series 5: Case 3: The Devil's Den UFO
Q: What do you think happened to you in that unaccounted time?
Terry suspects he was aboard the ship during the missing hours after witnessing the UFO. He recounts a feeling of fear and lack of control during the event.

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Paranormal-focused storytelling blends firsthand accounts with expert context and balanced skepticism. Listeners frequently encounter conversations around ghosts, hauntings, UFOs, and related phenomena, with episodes often weaving personal testimony, historical setting, and psychological analyses. A notable strength is the thoughtful mix of witness testimony, academic insights, and sometimes skeptical critique, which helps both believers and skeptics engage without heavy-handed bias. The format often centers on community-sourced experiences or high-profile cases, making it appealing to curious audiences who enjoy careful storytelling and nuanced discussion. A standout aspect is the ongoing commitment to quality production, credible guest co... more

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