Haunted UK Podcast: Ghosts, Paranormal and the Unexplained

In Haunted UK Abroad – Gilded Age Ghosts and Mysteries of the Berkshires, we explore chilling true paranormal stories from the grand estates of Massachusetts’ most famous historic region. During America’s Gilded Age, wealthy families built vast summer homes known as the Berkshire Cottages, lavish mansions filled with opulence, high society gatherings, and, according to legend, lingering spirits th...

In Haunted UK Abroad – Whispers Beneath the Frozen Veil of Antarctica, we explore chilling paranormal mysteries, unexplained sightings, and strange theories linked to one of the most remote places on Earth. Following Operation Highjump in 1946–47, rumours began circulating about extraordinary discoveries beneath Antarctica’s frozen surface, including hidden valleys, unexplained structures, and sig...

In The Green Light and Other Listeners’ Stories, we share chilling true paranormal stories submitted by listeners, featuring ghost encounters, mysterious lights, and unexplained experiences that left witnesses deeply unsettled. These real scary stories explore eerie locations, strange presences, and moments where something unknown made itself known. One of the central accounts involves a disturbin...

In this episode, we take you inside Oxford Castle & Prison, one of Britain’s most infamous haunted locations, for a chilling night of true paranormal investigation, real ghost encounters, and first-hand witness testimony. On 6 September 2025, exclusive after-hours access revealed the darker side of a site shaped by nearly a thousand years of imprisonment, execution, suffering, and history. Aft...

In The Witness Files – Case 00: Not All Ghosts Are Scary, a deeply moving true paranormal story explores a peaceful ghost encounter following the death of a beloved family member. After travelling to support grieving relatives, the witness sits quietly in the lounge late at night when something unexpected happens. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees his recently deceased uncle walk into the room...

In Short Haunts – The Ghosts of Sarah and Gladys, we hear a chilling true paranormal story sent in by Jon Williams, a man whose career has included military service, police work, and disaster response after the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. Having witnessed the darkest sides of human experience, Jon is not someone easily shaken, and he does not consider himself a believer in ghosts. Yet even for a sce...

In Seth in the Closet and Other Listeners’ Stories, we share chilling true paranormal stories submitted by listeners, featuring real ghost encounters, haunted houses, unexplained movements, and disturbing supernatural experiences that continue to defy explanation. These are first-hand accounts from ordinary people who found themselves caught in moments of genuine fear, confusion, and unexplained a...

In Short Haunts – After Hours, a chilling true paranormal story unfolds inside a quiet building after everyone else has gone home. What begins as a routine late shift soon turns into an unsettling haunted workplace encounter, with objects mysteriously moving and unexplained activity reported across an otherwise empty floor. After describing the experience to a security guard, the witness learns th...

In Dudley Castle – Part 3, we conclude this on-location series with a guided walk around one of Britain’s most famous haunted castles, exploring the areas most closely linked to real paranormal encounters. Joined by Amy, paranormal host and historian at Dudley Castle, we move through the castle grounds, visiting shadowy corners, historic structures, and open spaces where ghost sightings and unexpl...

In Dudley Castle – Part 2, we continue this on-location interview series from one of Britain’s most famous haunted castles, digging deeper into the ghost stories, chilling legends, and real paranormal encounters linked to Dudley Castle. After exploring the castle’s brutal and fascinating history in part one, this episode turns its full attention to the hauntings that have given the site its fearso...

Recorded on location in September 2025, this episode takes you inside Dudley Castle, one of the most famous haunted castles in Britain, for a fascinating interview with Amy, paranormal host and historian at the site. In part one of this special series, we explore the castle’s long, often brutal history and uncover its links to some of the most colourful and bloody periods in British history. This...

In The Ghost Within and Other Listeners’ Stories, we share chilling true paranormal stories from listeners who experienced disturbing hauntings, unexplained sensations, and persistent supernatural activity. These real ghost storiesexplore the frightening space where fear, the unknown, and possible poltergeist activity collide. One of the central accounts, The Ghost Within, follows a witness whose...

In Short Haunts – The Presence in Theatre Three, we hear a chilling true paranormal story linked to the world of emergency care, where witnesses are often among the most grounded and difficult to shake. Told through the lens of those who work in high-pressure medical environments, this episode explores a disturbing hospital haunting and the sense that some places may hold onto far more than memory...

In My Father, The Sparrow and Other Listeners’ Stories, we present a collection of moving and chilling true paranormal stories submitted by listeners, exploring possible after-death experiences, unexplained signs, and emotional encounters that blur the boundary between life and death. These first-hand accounts feature real ghost encounters, mysterious presences, and moments that leave witnesses qu...

In Short Haunts – A Life of Haunting Experiences, we explore a chilling true paranormal story centred on someone who has experienced multiple unexplained encounters throughout their life. While many people never witness anything unusual, others seem repeatedly drawn into real ghost encounters, strange phenomena, and unsettling experiences that challenge conventional explanations. This episode exam...

In Episode 69 – Witchcraft, Wonder and the Unexplained, we explore chilling true paranormal stories from Katie, an eclectic witch based in Dublin, Ireland, whose life has been shaped by strange encounters, mysterious phenomena, and unsettling supernatural experiences. Drawing from practices such as tarot, herbalism, astrology, and energy work, Katie’s journey into witchcraft has been accompanied b...

In Short Haunts – The Police and the Monk, a chilling true paranormal story unfolds on a lonely road during the early hours of the morning. What begins as an uneventful journey quickly turns into a terrifying ghost encounter when a figure suddenly steps into the path of a moving vehicle. With no time to react, the driver collides with what appears to be a person — only to discover there is no body...

In this Talk Haunts Christmas Special – Monsters in the Machine with Gary Numan, we sit down with the legendary electronic music pioneer to explore true paranormal experiences, haunted homes, and the supernatural influences behind his music. Known for iconic tracks like Cars and Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, Gary Numan discusses how strange encounters and eerie atmospheres have shaped both his life and...

In Episode 68 – The Hauntings of Flitwick Manor and Himley Hall, we explore chilling true paranormal storiesfrom two of Britain’s most intriguing haunted locations. From hidden rooms and unexplained architectural discoveries to ghost sightings and mysterious phenomena, these historic properties are steeped in eerie encounters and unsettling experiences. At Flitwick Manor, builders uncover a concea...

In Short Haunts – The Priest Room, a relaxing holiday takes a chilling turn in this true paranormal story involving a haunted room and unexplained activity. What should have been a peaceful getaway quickly becomes unsettling, as strange occurrences begin inside a location tied to history, mystery, and possible ghost encounters. Holiday locations often carry hidden pasts, and in this case, the acco...

In Episode 67 – The Experiences of Gentleman Jim, we explore a collection of chilling true paranormal stories from listener Jim Corbett, known as Gentleman Jim, whose life has been filled with strange encounters, unexplained activity, and possible poltergeist phenomena. From eerie hotel experiences to unsettling moments across multiple locations, Jim’s accounts span years of mysterious events that...

In Short Haunts – Haunted Moves, a chilling true paranormal story follows Joanne through a lifetime of house moves, haunted homes, and unsettling ghost encounters that seem to repeat wherever she goes. What begins in childhood develops into a pattern of unexplained experiences across multiple properties, raising disturbing questions about whether some places are haunted… or whether some people unk...

In Episode 66 – The Ghosts of the Bell Hotel, we explore chilling true paranormal stories from a historic hotel linked to unexplained disturbances, ghost sightings, and possible poltergeist activity. What begins as an ordinary stay quickly turns unsettling when strange movement, flickering electronics, and unexplained physical activity unfold inside the room. Witnesses describe the television losi...

In Short Haunts – Strange Happenings at Dumbarton Road, we explore a chilling true paranormal story linked to a location shaped by memory, tragedy, and the lingering shadows of the past. Connected to the emotional aftermath of wartime Britain, this episode touches on the deep scars left by the Blitz, and the possibility that some places never fully let go of what happened there. Following on from...

In Episode 65 – The Stocksbridge Bypass, we explore one of the UK’s most infamous haunted roads, long associated with true paranormal stories, ghost sightings, and unexplained encounters. This stretch of road near Sheffield has developed a chilling reputation, with witnesses reporting phantom figures, shadowy apparitions, and unsettling experiences that have left even seasoned security staff shake...