Uncanny

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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

5 DAYS AGO

Case 3: The Devil's Den UFO

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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

28 min
4 NOV

Case 2: Old Jim

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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

28 min
31 OCT

Case 1. The Haunted Street – Halloween Special

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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

1h 8m
31 OCT

Case 31: A Shock on the Back Seat

Our final short tale of terror for Halloween. 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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

2 min
30 OCT

Case 30: The Old Man of Blorenge

Danny Robins bite-size tales of terror countdown to Halloween. 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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

2 min
29 OCT

Case 29: Granny in the Sky

What fresh terrors await behind the doors of Danny's Halloween Advent Calendar?

1 min
28 OCT

Case 28: Evan’s Friend

A spooky scare every day in October. 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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

2 min
27 OCT

Case 27: The Pom Pom Hedgehog

Weird tales for Halloween from the Uncanny inbox. 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 Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

2 min

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Danny Robins

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Incredible

4 days ago

Pianist🦄675

Best podcast ever made.
Unfunny.

3 days ago

Monsieur G.A. Lapie

Acaster’s unwelcome presence was a truly inexplicable phenomenon.
OMG. When I’m in the bath and play this I feel like I am being watched!

9 Nov

polyit

Bro I genuinely think this is scarier than the ring bro
More Bridget Christie, less James Acaster

5 days ago

Drum101

I have been enjoying Uncanny for a few years now. I keep listening because it’s so well produced, the stories can be gripping and Danny Robins is an engaging presenter. However, it seems that, increasingly, any pretence of being an “investigation” into the paranormal has been virtually abandoned. Danny openly says he wants to believe, teases Ciaran O’Keefe about his opinions (something that he doesn’t do to Evelyn Hollow, I note) and seems to have required O’Keefe to offer ever dafter explanations from the sceptic side. Danny is smart enough to realise that stoking up the “believer” angle makes for a more exciting podcast, but could it interfere with the supposed objectivity? If he wants to redress the balance, then he should invite Bridget Christie as often as possible. She’s a genuinely insightful contributor, trying to be sensitive to the feelings of witnesses and not resorting to outlandish theories. One of the best sceptics we’ve seen. Also: don’t have James Acaster on again. He’s a bad fit for the show and made it painfully obvious that he was only there because of some kind of contractual obligation. The listeners deserve better.

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