Haunted UK Podcast: Ghosts, Paranormal and the Unexplained

In Short Haunts – Spirit in the Hospital, a chilling true paranormal story unfolds inside a hospital setting, where an ordinary environment becomes the backdrop for an unexplained encounter. Hospitals are often associated with intense emotions, life-changing moments, and loss — factors frequently linked to reports of ghost sightings and unexplained phenomena. Over the years, many witnesses working...

In Haunted UK Abroad – Ghosts and Voodoo in New Orleans, we travel to one of the most famously haunted cities in the world. Known for jazz, Mardi Gras, and vibrant culture, New Orleans also holds a darker reputation filled with true paranormal stories, voodoo legends, ghost sightings, and unexplained phenomena. Located along the Mississippi River, New Orleans blends African, Caribbean, French, and...

In this Talk Haunts Christmas Special, we sit down with award-winning writer and broadcaster Danny Robins, creator and presenter of Uncanny, and playwright behind the hit West End production 2:22 A Ghost Story. Known for exploring real-life supernatural encounters, Danny discusses his fascination with the unexplained and the cases that have shaped his work. We explore the origins of Uncanny, one o...

In Short Haunts – Angel or Apparition, we explore a rare and moving true paranormal story that challenges the idea that all supernatural encounters are terrifying. While many ghost stories involve fear, dread, and unexplained disturbances, some real paranormal experiences leave witnesses with a sense of calm, comfort, and wonder instead. This episode examines a chilling yet uplifting first-hand pa...

In The Monk of Llanover and Other Listeners’ Stories featuring Evelyn Hollow, we present the chilling final instalment in this season’s anthology of true paranormal stories, real ghost encounters, and deeply unsettling listener experiences. This collection brings together eerie witness accounts, unexplained phenomena, and disturbing moments that continue to haunt those who lived through them. The...

In Short Haunts – It’s Not Just a Board Game, a listener shares a chilling experience involving the use of a Ouija board. Often seen as harmless by some and dangerous by others, Ouija boards remain one of the most debated tools in paranormal lore. While many people report nothing unusual when using one, others describe unsettling responses, unexplained movement, and activity that appears to contin...

Episode 60 — The Haunting of Gladstone Villa and Other Listeners’ Stories (Part 4) continues our listener stories series with more true paranormal encounters shared by those who experienced them firsthand. This episode begins in Bargoed, where a young couple moved into Gladstone Villa after marrying in 1969, living alongside family members in what seemed like a perfectly ordinary home. But accordi...

Episode 60 — The Thing and Other Listeners’ Stories (Part 3) continues our listener stories trilogy with more chilling true paranormal encounters shared by those who have experienced the unexplained firsthand. In this episode, we begin with a deeply unsettling account from someone who woke in the early hours of the morning with the overwhelming certainty that something was standing in their bedroo...

Talk Haunts – The Ghosts of Hollywood with Gail Porter welcomes iconic broadcaster, comedian, and paranormal presenter Gail Porter for a fascinating conversation about celebrity hauntings, Hollywood ghost stories, and real paranormal experiences. Known for presenting shows such as Fully Booked, Live and Kicking, Top of the Pops, and The Big Breakfast, Gail also brings a deep interest in the unexpl...

In Short Haunts – The Room with the Nursery Wallpaper, listener Jackie recounts a deeply unsettling experience after moving into a 1940s home. From the very beginning, one room stood out — a nursery with period wallpaper that seemed frozen in time, creating an atmosphere that felt immediately wrong. As Jackie began exploring the house and learning more about its past, her unease grew stronger. The...

Episode 60 — The Crash and Other Listeners’ Stories (Part 2) continues our collection of true paranormal listener encounters, bringing more unsettling experiences from those who found themselves face to face with the unexplained. In this episode, we begin with a chilling account from a snowy roadside where what appeared to be the lights of an oncoming car led to something far more disturbing. Stop...

Episode 60 — Beyond the Gates and Other Listeners’ Stories (Part 1) is the first instalment in a new collection of true paranormal listener encounters sent in to the Haunted UK Podcast. In this episode, we step into real experiences shared by those who have witnessed strange events, ghostly presences, and unsettling moments that defy easy explanation. One story begins with a simple act of kindness...

Talk Haunts – Defining Ghosts with Loyd Auerbach welcomes world-renowned parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach, often known as “Professor Paranormal,” for a fascinating discussion exploring what ghosts may actually be. With over forty-five years investigating the paranormal and decades teaching parapsychology, Loyd brings a unique perspective grounded in research, experience, and casework. In this Talk H...

In Short Haunts – A Tale of Two Sightings, a former police officer recounts two unexplained encounters witnessed while on patrol. Trained observers such as police officers are often considered highly reliable witnesses, making experiences like these particularly compelling. During routine duties, the officer encountered something unusual — not once, but twice. The sightings left a lasting impressi...

Episode 59 — The Tale of the Banshee explores one of the most chilling figures in Celtic folklore — a ghostly harbinger of death said to appear before tragedy strikes. In this episode of the Haunted UK Podcast, we begin with a haunting encounter: a weary man approaches his doorstep when a comb — a traditional symbol of the banshee — falls to the ground. Looking up, he sees an old spectral woman wi...

In Short Haunts – Spirits in the House… or in the Witness?, listener Katherine shares a deeply unsettling experience tied to the place she felt safest — her childhood home. Familiar surroundings are often associated with comfort and security, but when unexplained events begin to occur, even the most trusted environments can become unsettling. Katherine describes moments that blurred the line betwe...

Episode 58 — Vampires in the UK explores chilling reports, folklore, and true paranormal stories surrounding alleged vampire sightings across Britain. Beginning at Coglin Grange, Amelia watches the moonlit countryside from her bedroom window when two bright lights appear in the treeline bordering the old graveyard. Moving steadily toward the lawn, the lights seem too high to belong to any known an...

In Short Haunts – Stranger in the Run, listener Tony shares a chilling experience from his workplace — a scare attraction designed to frighten visitors. Working in an environment built around staged fear, Tony was used to actors, props, and carefully planned jump scares. But one encounter stood apart from everything else. During a shift, Tony became aware of a presence that didn’t seem to belong t...

Talk Haunts – A Christmas Special with Danny Robins brings a festive but chilling edition of Talk Haunts, featuring award-winning writer and broadcaster Danny Robins, creator and presenter of BBC’s Uncanny and playwright of 2:22 A Ghost Story. In this special seasonal conversation, we explore ghost stories, paranormal experiences, and the enduring tradition of supernatural storytelling at Christma...

Episode 57 — A Haunting in Oregon takes us across the Atlantic for a deeply unsettling true paranormal story centred around a family home and three thunderous knocks that would mark the beginning of a disturbing haunting. Late at night, three loud bangs echoed from the bedroom door. Expecting one of the children, the door was opened — but the hallway beyond was empty. Moments later, the knocks cam...

A Night at Dudley Castle follows a personal ghost hunt at one of the most iconic haunted locations in the UK. Returning to the site of the very first Haunted UK Podcast episode, Dudley Castle, this experience blends history, expectation, and the possibility of genuine paranormal activity. After years of hearing local stories, newspaper reports, and witness accounts describing ghostly encounters at...

In Short Haunts – Doors, Locks and Demons, listener KG shares a disturbing account of what she believed to be an oppressive and possibly demonic presence affecting not just one home — but two. When unexplained activity begins inside a house, many people attempt to rationalise it, but repeated experiences can make that increasingly difficult. As the atmosphere grew heavier and more unsettling, KG f...

Talk Haunts – A Ghost Hunting Special with Theresa Cheung welcomes you to a special edition of Talk Haunts, where we settle in for a fascinating conversation about ghost hunting, paranormal investigation, spiritual insight, and the enduring mystery of life beyond death. In this episode, we’re joined by Theresa Cheung, Sunday Times bestselling author, ITV’s This Morning resident spiritual expert, a...

Episode 56 — Blitz Spirits takes us back to wartime Britain, beginning in the aftermath of the devastating Coventry Blitz of 14th November 1940. As the smoke cleared and the scale of destruction became visible, stonemason Jack Forbes walked through the shattered remains of Coventry Cathedral. Amid the rubble, the smell of burning timber, and the silence that followed terror, he witnessed something...

Episode 54 — Beasts of the UK explores terrifying reports of strange creatures said to be roaming the British countryside, from shadowy predators glimpsed in remote landscapes to disturbing encounters that suggest something far more dangerous may be out there. In this episode of the Haunted UK Podcast, we hear unsettling accounts of unexplained animals and mysterious beasts that do not seem to bel...