Podcast
Uncanny
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
- Documentary chart
- #27
- Episodes
- 133
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 2 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 10 hours ago
Episodes
133 episodes, newest first
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6 min
Series 6: Uncanny Series 6 - Trailer
Show notes
Danny Robins returns with a chilling new season of ghost stories, poltergeist encounters, haunted homes and eerie workplaces. Settle in for spine-tingling tales perfect for long winter nights. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic?
Listen on BBC Sounds, Watch on iPlayer every Tuesday from 10 November 2026.
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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59 min
Uncanny Halloween Special
Show notes
This Halloween, Danny Robins takes his paranormal partners-in-crime Ciaran O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow on an after dark excursion to allegedly one of the most haunted locations in Britain - the Tower of London.
This is a place soaked in some of Britain’s bloodiest history, where Anne Boleyn was beheaded, Guy Fawkes was tortured, and the Princes in the Tower were said to have met a grisly end. There are long-running rumours of hauntings all around the building, but are they real?
Danny meets current and former staff, including Chris, a retired Beefeater whose experiences in the Tower are the stuff of nightmares, and Lee, who also says he saw something supernatural in the very same room. Alden Gregory, curator of the Tower, tells Danny about the ghosts that have been spotted there over the years. But are these experiences paranormal, or a manifestation of the psychological stresses of living surrounded by so much gruesome history?
Recorded on location at the Tower of London, this is a chance for the Uncanny team to get their boots on the ground and find 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 Victoria Lloyd Executive Producer: Simon Barnard
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 31: The Haunted Lock-in
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 30: Great Aunt Gertie
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 29: Give Me My Clothes Back
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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1 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 28: The Tabby & the Timeslip
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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1 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 27: The Secret on the Sideboard
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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19 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Halloween Countdown Case Update 3, & Case 26: Terrier of Terror
Show notes
It's time for another case update! Uncanny Community, you have sent a bumper bag of comments and theories on the cases so far, and in this update Danny Robins will share a selection that will spook you to the marrow. Expect scintillating speculation from Team Sceptic, and some brilliant brainwaves from Team Believer too.
And if that's not all - we also have a new case from our witness, Ian.
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 25: Shadows in Cliffords Tower
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 24: My Elastic Legs
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 23: A Message From Nan
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 22: The Back of Me
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 21: The Rigi Dragon
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 20: Strangers on a Train
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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12 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case Update & Case 19: The Black Mass
Show notes
It's time for another case update, as Danny Robins opens the inbox to share your thoughts, comments and theories on the cases so far. And there have been lots of them - from a mysterious ring of feathers to a pair of possibly paranormal false teeth.
And if that's not enough we have a brand new case for you too, from our witness, Suzanne.
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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1 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 18: A Hand on My Shoulder
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 17: The Ship's Ghost
Show notes
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 16: Night Nurse
Show notes
Every day in October, Danny Robins will share a short, real-life, possibly paranormal story sent in by you - the Uncanny community.
Expect gruesome ghosts, haunted hotels and even a pair of phantom false teeth.
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 15: The Ghost Who Saved My Sister
Show notes
Every day in October, Danny Robins will share a short, real-life, possibly paranormal story sent in by you - the Uncanny community.
Expect gruesome ghosts, haunted hotels and even a pair of phantom false teeth.
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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2 min
Halloween Countdown 2026: Case 14: The Cyclist, and the UFO
Show notes
Every day in October, Danny Robins will share a short, real-life, possibly paranormal story sent in by you - the Uncanny community.
Expect gruesome ghosts, haunted hotels and even a pair of phantom false teeth.
Written and presented by Danny Robins Research: Nancy Bottomley Assistant Producer: Lara Monahan Sound recording: Pete Moor Filming: Howard Mills Director & video editing: Christopher Poole Stills photography: Sarah Louise Bennett 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 Production Manager: Kerry Luter Executive Producer: Simon Barnard Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Danny Robins
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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