Uncanny
True Crime & Paranormal
About
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 BarnardA Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
Episodes
- Cold Cases: Case 5: The Sandown Clown
In 1973, two children on the Isle of Wight encountered "All Colours Sam," a 7-foot creature. Uncanny investigates if this was an otherworldly visitor or imagination, and its connection to local UFO sightings.
- Cold Cases: Case 4: The Cock Lane Poltergeist
This episode of Uncanny investigates the Cock Lane Poltergeist incident in Georgian London. Danny Robins and experts Dr. Ciaran O'Keefe and Evelyn Hollow examine the paranormal claims surrounding the case.
- Cold Cases: Case 3: The White Mountain UFO
This episode of Uncanny explores the 1961 alien abduction case of Barney and Betty Hill. It recounts their experiences, including missing time and memories of encountering non-human beings, and features experts attempting to explain the ev…
- Cold Cases: Case 2: Return to East Drive
Danny Robins continues his investigation into the 1960s Pontefract poltergeist. The episode explores escalating events, including physical danger, with experts Dr. Ciaran O’Keefe and Evelyn Hollow analyzing the evidence and theories.
- Cold Cases: Case 1: The Black Monk of Pontefract
In this episode of Uncanny Cold Cases, Danny Robins investigates the Black Monk of Pontefract, a poltergeist haunting experienced by the Pritchard family at 30 East Drive. The family encounters slamming doors and flying objects, leading th…
- Cold Cases: Trailer
This episode is a trailer for "Uncanny: Cold Cases", where Danny Robins and paranormal experts investigate historical hauntings such as Borley Rectory, The Black Monk of Pontefract, the Sandown Clown, and the Barney and Betty Hill Incident…
- Series 5: Case 10: The Priest Hole
The podcast explores a discovered priest hole in an old house during renovations. The episode questions whether uncovering this hidden chamber has altered the house's atmosphere or unleashed something.
- Series 5: Case 9: Christmas Casebook with Diane Morgan
In this Christmas episode of Uncanny, host Danny Robins is joined by Diane Morgan to discuss her personal paranormal experiences. Sceptic Ciaran O'Keeffe also features as they review listener-submitted supernatural stories.
- Series 5: Case 8: Revenants and Revelations
In this episode of Uncanny, host Danny Robins revisits cases from Series 5, incorporating new information from leads and witnesses, and addressing listener questions and theories.
- Series 5: Case 7: The Magnet
Danny Robins presents the seventh case of Series 5, 'The Magnet,' about solicitor Kate's move to London where she experiences disturbing phenomena. The episode explores whether her new house or she herself is haunted.
- Series 5: Case 6: Impossible Encounters
In Series 5, Case 6 of Uncanny, Danny Robins presents the creepiest audience stories from the live tour. The episode features experts Evelyn Hollow and Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe, with editing and sound design by Charlie Brandon-King.
- Series 5: Case 5: The Goth Poltergeist
In 1997, a group of teenage goths moved into a shared house in Newcastle. Their embrace of the goth lifestyle coincided with disturbing paranormal occurrences, as explored in this episode presented by Danny Robins.
- Series 5: Case 4: Road Ghosts
Danny Robins investigates supernatural sightings on British roads, focusing on roadside apparitions and phantom hitchhikers. The episode discusses whether these commonly reported paranormal phenomena can be explained.
- Series 5: Case 3: The Devil's Den UFO
In 1977, USAF servicemen Terry and Toby had a life-changing experience during a camping trip at Devil's Den State Park. Danny Robins investigates this bizarre encounter with psychologist Nilufar Ahmed and UFO expert Andy McGrillen.
- Series 5: Case 2: Old Jim
The episode details the experiences of 12-year-old Louise and her mother in a remote house on the Yorkshire moors, where they are subjected to inexplicable and terrifying phenomena. The situation escalates, forcing even her mother to ackno…
- Series 5: Case 1: The Haunted Street (Halloween Special)
This Halloween special features a live investigation into a haunted street in Bath, where a woman named Virginia experiences unsettling events and finds her neighbours are also affected.
- Summer Specials: Uncanny Live from Hay Festival 2025
In this live episode from Hay Festival 2025, host Danny Robins and experts Ciaran O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow present new chilling cases. The discussion delves into unexplained phenomena, inviting listeners to consider their stance as a bel…
- Summer Specials: The Torrelaguna House, Part 2
In the second part of the Uncanny Summer Special, Andy's companions reveal their own strange encounters at the Torrelaguna house. Danny Robins delves into the unsettling history of the house, connecting it to Spain's Civil War and hidden f…
- Summer Specials: The Torrelaguna House, Part 1
In 'The Torrelaguna House, Part 1,' former soldier Andy experiences an unsettling atmosphere in a medieval Spanish house during a biking holiday. The situation escalates when he witnesses a nightmarish event, revealing the house's hidden s…
- Summer Specials: Trailer
Uncanny is returning with three new episodes for the summer. This trailer previews the upcoming spine-chilling content.
- Post Mortem: Case 4: Emily's Room
Danny Robins explores the supernatural case of Angela and her family, who experienced disturbing events in their new home. Joined by experts and Charlie Cooper, he examines the reports of ghosts, unexplained animal deaths, and physical inc…
- Post Mortem: Case 3: Shadow Man
This episode of Uncanny: Post Mortem investigates the phenomenon of "Shadow Man," a faceless dark figure encountered by Julian over many years. Host Danny Robins, alongside experts Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe, and guest Bridget Chris…
- Post Mortem: Case 2: The Charity Shop Poltergeist
This episode of Uncanny features 'The Charity Shop Poltergeist,' where host Danny Robins explores a case of alleged supernatural activity in a charity shop. Experts Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow, along with guest Meera Syal, analyze th…
- Post Mortem: Case 1: The Haunting of Hollymount Farm
In this extended podcast episode, Danny Robins investigates the chilling case of The Haunting of Hollymount Farm. Joined by guest Kiell Smith-Bynoe and experts Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe, Robins delves into new evidence and revelati…
- Post Mortem: Trailer
This is the trailer for the podcast "Uncanny: Post Mortem," hosted by Danny Robins. It features deeper dives into real-life supernatural encounters with guests, witnesses, and experts.
- Uncanny Christmas: Christmas Special: Uncanny Live with Reece Shearsmith
Reece Shearsmith discusses listener-submitted supernatural cases with host Danny Robins at UncannyCon. The event was recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall.
- Uncanny Christmas: Christmas Special: Return to Luibeilt
In this Christmas special, Danny Robins returns to Luibeilt with Phil, who experienced a terrifying night in a Scottish bothy in 1973. Phil’s story became a popular episode of Uncanny, and this journey revisits the location of his lifelong…
- Halloween: Trilogy of Terror: Meadow Cottage, Part 2
This episode, the second part of 'Trilogy of Terror: Meadow Cottage,' continues the investigation into a decades-long haunting in the Lake District. Events escalate as Helen's son, Jake, grows older.
- Halloween: Trilogy of Terror: Meadow Cottage, Part 1
In this Halloween episode of Uncanny, a family's move into a 200-year-old house in the Lake District is disrupted by a strange discovery of stones. This event triggers a series of terrifying incidents that unfold over the next 18 years.
- Halloween: Trilogy of Terror: Halloween Special with Stewart Lee
In this Halloween special of Uncanny, Danny Robins and Evelyn Hollow are joined by Stewart Lee to investigate new paranormal cases, ghost stories, and weird folklore.
- Series 4: Case 10: Arthur’s House
In Uncanny Series 4: Case 10, Danny explores a haunting at Arthur's House in Montecito, California. The new resident, Kerrie, finds herself sharing her home with the spirit of the previous owner, Arthur, who seems unhappy with her presence.
- Series 4: Case 9: The Labor Day UFO
In 1969, witnesses, including children, reported UFO sightings and subsequent abductions in Massachusetts. Danny Robins investigates the events of that night.
- Series 4: Case 8: What Lies Beyond
This episode of Uncanny features two new cases: an impossible 911 call received by a rural Maine emergency responder and unusual occurrences at a Kansas funeral home where the dead are not staying buried.
- Series 4: Case 7: The Burnt Man
Myke describes a disturbing childhood encounter with a frightening apparition and the lingering memories it left. As an adult, he explores the possibility that the house he lived in holds the key to understanding why the apparition appeare…
- Series 4: Case 6: Case Update
This episode of Uncanny provides a case update for Series 4, with host Danny Robins discussing listener theories on subjects like voodoo and unusual appliances. A new witness testimony is also featured.
- Series 4: Case 5: The Mystery of Willow Creek
This episode of Uncanny investigates the legend of Bigfoot, also known as the Hairy Man. It recounts a harrowing experience of Alaskan hunters trapped in a cabin and explores ancient beliefs and modern sightings in Humboldt County.
- Series 4: Case 4: The Hairy Man
In this episode of Uncanny, Danny Robins explores the legend of the Hairy Man and its potential connection to Bigfoot, after tribal elder Fred recounts a frightening encounter in the Alaskan wilderness.
- Series 4: Case 3: The Platte County Poltergeist
In Case 3 of Series 4, 'The Platte County Poltergeist,' Danny Robins investigates strange occurrences in a new family home in rural Missouri, where lights, footsteps, and moving objects suggest a haunting.
- Series 4: Case 2: Dad's Phone
Wendy's father, a former spy, promised to communicate from beyond the grave. Following his death and a challenging relationship, his disconnected phone mysteriously rings, prompting Wendy to investigate. The episode explores whether this i…
- Series 4: Case 1: The Flood
In Uncanny, Series 4, Case 1, Danny Robins investigates a terrifying night experienced by Marcus after he and his cousin used his deceased Aunt Jean's Ouija board. Aunt Jean, who ran a witch shop in New Orleans, died during Hurricane Katri…
- Series 4: Trailer: Uncanny USA
The trailer for Uncanny Series 4, titled Uncanny USA, previews a journey across America. Host Danny will interview witnesses about seemingly unexplainable experiences, assisted by American paranormal experts and sceptics.
- Series 3: Bonus: Case Updates
In this bonus episode of Uncanny, host Danny Robins reviews Season 3, discusses listener theories, and shares new evidence and witness accounts.
- Series 3: Christmas Special: The Haunting of Daisy May Cooper
In this Christmas special, actress Daisy May Cooper recounts strange occurrences in her new Cotswolds home, including phantom footsteps and moving objects, prompting an investigation by host Danny Robins.
- Series 3: Case 6: Good Evening
Anne moves to a new house in 1989 and begins hearing a disembodied voice. She questions if it is her imagination or something more sinister.
- Series 3: Case 5: Double Trouble
This episode of Uncanny presents two mysterious cases: an inexplicable event during a family outing in Newcastle and a pivotal moment for a sick woman in Coventry. Presented by Danny Robins.
- Series 3: Case 4: Elton’s Phone
In Christmas 1982, a young boy's toy telephone starts ringing inexplicably, prompting an investigation into whether the object is haunted or if an unseen presence is responsible.
- Series 3: Case 3: The Ghost Who Hated Parties
In 1986, three art students in Waterford, Ireland, moved into a house that seemed to disapprove of visitors, reacting to discussions of parties with flickering lights and banging cupboard doors. The strange occurrences, initially amusing,…
- Series 3: TV Case Updates: Miss Howard, The Bearpark Poltergeist and The Oxford Exorcism
This episode of Uncanny features host Danny Robins discussing listener theories and questions regarding the TV specials on Miss Howard, The Bearpark Poltergeist, and The Oxford Exorcism. New evidence related to these cases is also presente…
- Classic Case: The Todmorden UFO
Retired policeman Alan Godfrey recounts his lifelong investigation into a Todmorden murder that led to a UFO sighting and a suspected government cover-up, prompting an exploration of potential alien encounters.
- Classic Case: Don't Sleep in this House
In this classic Uncanny episode, writer Daisy May Cooper recounts the story of Phil and Jimmy, two climbers who experienced a terrifying night in an abandoned Scottish highland house in 1974. Phil later researched the house, discovering ot…