Strange Stories UK
True Crime & Paranormal
About
true crime, mysteries, strange stories, stories,paranormal, UK, I try to be factual and not give too many opinions. Podcasts are 'low fi' with out any editing.
Episodes
- Strange Stories : Eva C, Margery and Stella C séances & scandals investigated by the SPR
This episode examines the Society for Psychical Research's investigations into three mediums from the 1920s: Eva C. (Marthe Béraud/Eva Carrière), Margery (Mina Crandon), and Stella C. (Dorothy Stella Cranshaw). The research details séances…
- Strange Stories UK. The 2025 murder of Karen Carter in the Dordogne.
This episode discusses the unsolved 2025 murder of Karen Carter in the Dordogne. The case shares similarities with the earlier unsolved murder of a British couple in the same region.
- Strange Stories UK : The Wimbledon car crash of 6 July 2023 mystery.
The Wimbledon car crash of July 2023, which killed two girls and injured ten, is examined. Following initial reports and a decision not to charge due to a medical emergency, a reinvestigation was announced in April 2026, with original inve…
- Strange Stories UK: The missing boys of South London. What happened to Kevin Hicks?.
This episode reflects on the disappearances of numerous pre-teen and teenage boys from South London during the 1980s. It particularly focuses on the case of Kevin Hicks, who went missing from Croydon on March 2, 1986.
- Strange Stories UK: Richmond, Surrey. A fatal stabbing, unnoticed during a family argument.
The episode discusses a forgotten 1966 case from Richmond, Surrey, involving the dysfunctional Brown family. It questions how a fatal injury could go unnoticed during a family fight, drawing parallels between the political and social clima…
- Strange Stories UK: Society of Psychical Research investigations 1919-1922.
This episode of Strange Stories UK covers investigations by the Society for Psychical Research between 1919 and 1922. It mentions Lord Rayleigh's address, Arthur Conan Doyle, the Swanton Novers poltergeist, psychic photography, and figures…
- Strange Stories UK Society of Psychical Research investigations 1917 and 1918.
This episode covers the Society for Psychical Research investigations from 1917 and 1918. It highlights the medium Gladys Osborne Leonard, discusses alleged apparitions and telepathic dreams of servicemen, reviews books from the era, and m…
- Strange Stories UK: Not a podcast, an announcement about Podcast Bully, Murder Mile.
This episode of Strange Stories UK is an announcement, not a podcast. The host addresses an issue with another podcaster, whom they describe as an 'arrogant bully'.
- Strange Stories UK. Organised Crime in London 1975, murder of Biddy Gold 2
This episode continues the Biddy Gold murder investigation from 1975 London, discussing crime gangs, police corruption, and potential involvement of Bernie Silvers.
- Strange Stories UK. Organised crime in London 1975, murder of Biddy Gold part 1
This episode explores the 1975 corruption and power struggles in London's Soho vice trade. It discusses the potential involvement of organised crime groups in the murder of Biddy Gold, with bent police complicating investigations.
- Strange Stories UK: The Mystery of Alice Williams and June McKechnie
Strange Stories UK recounts a mystery from 1950s London involving Alice Williams and June McKechnie, focusing on events that occurred at a cafe in Paddington. The episode is presented in one continuous take.
- Strange Stories UK. The Mystery of Sandy Lane, Ham Hill, Somerset.
This episode details Eric Dingwall's investigation into an incident at Ham Hill, Somerset, during the 1950s, based on his unpublished papers. It touches upon the investigative process and the area's history.
- Strange Stories UK: Peter Griffiths, Blackburn murderer.
This episode of Strange Stories UK covers the Peter Griffiths murder case in Blackburn from 1948. Police files regarding the event were made public in 1924. The episode is unedited and recorded in one take, and is not suitable for children.
- Strange Stories UK. Society of Psychical Research investigations during 1915 and 1916
This episode of Strange Stories UK discusses investigations by the Society of Psychical Research between 1915 and 1916. It covers wartime premonitions, myths like the Angels of Mons, and evaluates other unusual events from the period.
- Strange Stories UK: A Bloody weekend in Plumstead.
Strange Stories UK covers two murders that happened in Plumstead, South East London, within three days and a mile of each other. The podcast is recorded in one take without editing.
- Strange Stories UK : Duke of York, Fitzrovia incident and murder.
This episode of Strange Stories UK covers a forgotten incident of affray and murder at the Duke of York public house, involving South African black nationalist exiles. The podcast begins with the host addressing plagiarism accusations.
- Strange Stories UK :Journal for the Society of Psychical Research, selected stories 1913-14.
This episode of Strange Stories UK presents selected stories from the 1913-14 issues of the Journal for the Society of Psychical Research. The podcast intends to cover these journals in chronological order, starting from the beginning of W…
- William Hepper of Chelsea and Brighton. painter, spy, BBC employee and child killer.
This episode covers the case of William Hepper, a man who was a painter, spy, and BBC employee, as well as a child killer. The presenter notes it's an unpleasant story and encourages listeners to form their own conclusions.
- Strange Stories UK, Ghost story for Christmas 2025, The Sauchie Case.
The Sauchie Case, a Christmas ghost story from 1960 Scotland, is presented. Skeptics investigating the phenomena reported concluded that some occurrences were genuine, but could not determine the cause.
- Strange Stories : A Forgotten Newcastle Murder.
This episode details a murder that occurred in Newcastle 63 years ago, stemming from a crime of embezzlement. It is presented as a reflection of the time period in which it occurred.
- Strange Stories UK: Nora and Judy fall out, Chiswick 1971.
This episode of Strange Stories UK details a falling out between two women, Nora and Judy, following their breakup in London in 1971. The narrative is presented unedited in a single take.
- Strange Stories UK: Soho murder and prison. The life of George Pickering
This episode covers a 1963-1967 case in Soho, London, detailing a murder and subsequent prison time concerning George Pickering. The podcast is recorded in a soundproof studio.
- Strange Stories UK: Dorothy Wallis, High Holborn.
Strange Stories UK presents a brief episode about Daisy Wallis, also known as Dorothy Wallis. The episode touches on her starting a business in High Holborn, London, and her quiet home life, posing the question of who might have wished her…
- Strange Stories UK: Chloe and Josh Bashford, Newhaven, Sussex murders
This episode details the murders of Chloe and Josh Bashford in Newhaven, Sussex, by a family friend. The perpetrator claimed diminished responsibility and is scheduled for sentencing on November 6, 2025. The podcast was recorded live with…
- Strange Stories UK : Halloween 2025, BBC live broadcast of Dene Manor haunting.
This episode of Strange Stories UK discusses the BBC's first live broadcast from a haunted house, Dene Manor in Kent, which occurred on March 10, 1936. The episode was recorded without editing due to technical limitations.
- Strange Stories UK: The Strange Story of John Kealty
John Kealty's journey to Mexico to author a travel guide, predating the Lonely Planet style by two decades, concluded unsuccessfully.
- Strange Stories UK: Egon Von Bulow. South London cop killer.
The podcast covers the 1974 case of Egon Von Bulow, a South Londoner with South American parents who grew up anti-authoritarian. He committed crimes including shooting three policemen in July 1974.
- Strange Stories UK: Where British soldiers sacrificed to appease public opinion? Suez.
This Strange Stories UK episode covers the 1950 Suez case where three British soldiers were tried by a Court Martial during a difficult period in British-Egyptian relations.
- Strange Stories UK : Ghost Club Chronicles part 1
This episode covers early 20th-century discussions from the Ghost Club, focusing on topics like haunted bottles, Egyptian mummy curses, seances, the Glastonbury Cup, Whymper’s pony, the Pickwick mystery, and the Dorchester incident.
- Strange Stories: Stephanie Marie and Nimroy Hendricks cases Crawley West Sussex.
The podcast episode covers the recent deaths of Stephanie Marie and Nimroy Hendricks in West Sussex, suggesting these events were preventable and possibly linked to council budget reductions.
- Strange Stories : The Reverend Davidson of Stiffkey
This episode discusses the 1930s newspaper-dominating story of Reverend Davidson of Stiffkey. It also touches upon Stanley Holloway's comic monologue "The Lion and Albert," inspired by events from 1932, and recounts the lyrics of the poem…
- Strange Stories, Manchester Airport Attack, Amaaz and Amaad court case.
The Strange Stories UK podcast discusses the court case of Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, who were tried for assault. The case gained attention due to viral CCTV footage and allegations of police misconduct.
- Strange Stories: Shepherds Bush/Clifton Suspension Bridge suitcase murders.
This episode of Strange Stories UK covers the dark and dreadful suitcase murders in Shepherds Bush and at the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The story is presented in a single, unedited segment.
- Strange Stories: Sunderland Grandad shots family for Christmas 1966.
In December 1966, in Sunderland, County Durham, a grandad took drastic action after feeling ignored by his family. This story was recorded in one take.
- Strange Stories UK, Nicholas Prosper, Luton murders.
This episode covers the September 2023 Luton murders involving Nicholas Prosper, an 18-year-old who reportedly aspired to be a spree killer.
- Jennifer Abbott, Camden Town murder, June 2025.
This episode discusses the recent murder of Jennifer Abbott around June 10th. Police initially suspected drug addicts, but the case presented more unusual details.
- Strange Stories: John Henry Pull, archaeology and murder in Worthing
This episode discusses the murder of John Henry Pull, an amateur archaeologist killed during a Worthing bank robbery on November 10, 1960. The narrative contrasts Pull's contributions with the nihilism of his young killers, one of whom ide…
- Strange Stories: A Forgotten murder, Middlesborough December 1972
Strange Stories UK covers a murder in Middlesborough that occurred in December 1972. The killer
- London East End Police Murders 1961
Strange Stories UK discusses the 1961 murder of three police officers in London's East End. The incident occurred after a man argued with his wife.
- Strange Stories UK: The truth about the Helen Duncan seances. Portsmouth UK.
This episode examines the Helen Duncan seances in Portsmouth during WW2, where a spirit allegedly revealed details about the sinking of HMS Barham. The podcast uses court documents to investigate the claims of genuine spiritual contact.
- Strange Stories UK: Pathological jealousy, Sandbanks, Dorset murder.
This episode discusses an archival case from 1972 involving pathological jealousy and a murder in Sandbanks, Dorset, based on National Archives files.
- Strange Stories UK : Parricide, murder at Cannock, Staffordshire.
This episode discusses a parricide case in Cannock, Staffordshire, involving Hubert Douglas. Due to limited information and sealed case files until 2057, the episode uses padding to fill time.
- Strange Stories UK: Somerset 1972, Beware the drunken unstable extrovert.
This episode of Strange Stories UK covers an unpleasant and sordid murder case that took place in Ilchester, Somerset, in 1972. Photographs related to the case will be posted on the show's Facebook site.
- Strange Stories UK : Swinging London, The Bayswater murders.
The episode details the story of three young men in 1968 Swinging London who committed murders.
- Strange Stories UK: Strange stories from the Isle of Wight.
This episode of Strange Stories UK covers various accounts from the Isle of Wight, including historical events like murders and aircraft crashes, alongside paranormal stories, mostly dating back to the 1960s.
- Strange Stories UK : Andrew and Dawn Searle, what is known 6 days after the Les Pesquiès incident
This episode discusses the case of Andrew and Dawn Searle, whose bodies were found in their French home on February 6, 2025. It covers the known details six days into the investigation and explores media-reported theories.
- Strange Stories UK: Double murder in Greenford, London.
Send us Fan Mail A story based during World War 2, a double murder committed by a younger male who did nothing to help the war effort who seemed totally selfish and was a danger to women. I can only find one other podcast that has covered…
- Strange Stories UK: Motiveless Double Murder at Edgware, North London.
Send us Fan Mail A rather strange case, a double murder that shocked the UK in 1949 but is almost forgotten about today. 75 years on, we do not know the motive. Told in one take without editing.
- Strange Stories UK: Southport Stabbings Cover Up part 2
Send us Fan Mail This is the third and final podcast on the Southport Stabbings from 29 July last year. The most shocking crime committed in the UK that I can ever recall. This is a consideration of unanswered questions and failures of the…
- Strange Stories UK: Southport Stabbings Cover up part 1
Send us Fan Mail This short podcast is part one, about the cover up by the authorities over the Southport Stabbings and murders. I like many others feel upset and let down by the authorities about the atrocities they in part allowed to hap…