Uncanny
BBC Radio 4
SummaryStep into the shadows with Uncanny, the immersive audio series that bridges the gap between the known and the unknown. Hosted by Danny Robbins, this podcast invites you into the heart of the world’s most chilling paranormal mysteries, from modern-day poltergeist hauntings to the enduring legends of centuries past. Each episode acts as a deep-dive investigation, bringing together a dedicated team of experts—typically featuring parapsychologist Evelyn Hollow and a rotating panel of skeptical psychologists like Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe. Together, they dissect real-life accounts of the bizarre, the terrifying, and the unexplained. Whether they are analyzing baby monitor recordings of growling voices, questioning the origins of physical injuries, or re-examining historic cases like the infamous Borley Rectory, the show maintains a delicate balance between rigorous forensic skepticism and an open-minded exploration of supernatural phenomena. What makes Uncanny so gripping is its commitment to the human experience. It is not just about ghosts and monsters; it is about the families and individuals who find themselves caught in the middle of impossible situations. Through witness testimonies, historical context, and intense expert debates, the show challenges listeners to decide for themselves: are we witnessing genuine encounters with the paranormal, or are these events the product of trauma, environmental anomalies, or the power of suggestion? If you are fascinated by the weird and the wondrous, this is your front-row seat to the mystery.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
Summer Specials 2026: Summer Special 1: Live from Hay Festival 2026
Investigating uncanny hospital encounters and a chilling baby monitor recording live from the Hay Festival in Wales.
Cold Cases: Episode 13: Case Update
Uncover new evidence and listener theories on cases ranging from poltergeists to Spring Heeled Jack.
Cold Cases: Case 12: Borley Rectory Part 2
Poltergeist attacks and mysterious fire surround the final, contentious investigation of the most haunted house in England.
Cold Cases: Case 11: Borley Rectory
Investigate the chilling history and paranormal legacy of Borley Rectory to determine if it is a hoax or true haunting.
Cold Cases: Case 10: The Great Amherst Mystery
An eighteen-year-old girl is plagued by violent poltergeist activity and mysterious threats in this chilling case.
Cold Cases: Case 9: The South Shields Poltergeist Part Two
Terrifying physical attacks and mysterious apparitions plague a South Shields family as investigators search for truth.
Cold Cases: Case 8: The South Shields Poltergeist Part 1
A young family is terrorized by unexplained activity and disturbing digital threats in this modern haunting case.
Cold Cases: Case 7: Spring-heeled Jack
A mysterious assailant terrorizes Victorian London with supernatural speed, razor-sharp claws, and fire-breathing attacks.
Series 5: Case 10: The Priest Hole
Series 5: Case 9: Christmas Casebook with Diane Morgan
Series 5: Case 8: Revenants and Revelations
Series 5: Case 7: The Magnet
Series 5: Case 6: Impossible Encounters
Series 5: Case 5: The Goth Poltergeist
Series 5: Case 4: Road Ghosts
Series 5: Case 3: The Devil's Den UFO
Series 5: Case 2: Old Jim
Series 5: Case 1: The Haunted Street (Halloween Special)
Summer Specials: Uncanny Live from Hay Festival 2025
Summer Specials: The Torrelaguna House, Part 2
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