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The Battersea Poltergeist

BBC Radio 4

A paranormal cold case, re-investigated through a thrilling blend of drama and documentary. The true story of one of Britain's strangest hauntings, with Dafne Keen and Toby Jones. Presented by Danny Robins.

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September 28 · 38 min
You’re invited to The Haunted Library
The Haunted Library is open. Come in. Stay awhile.
Apr 19, 2021 · 57 min
Episode 9: Doubt and Wonder
Danny takes one last deep dive into the case and puts your questions to Shirley
Mar 4, 2021 · 28 min
Episode 8: Darkness and Light
In the final episode, Danny looks for answers. Was this a haunting or a hoax?
Mar 2, 2021 · 25 min
Case Update: A New Witness
In this bonus episode, Danny uncovers a new witness to the events at Number 63.
Feb 24, 2021 · 31 min
Episode 7: Dead Letters
The case takes a strange twist as letters appear, seemingly written by Donald.
Feb 18, 2021 · 33 min
Episode 6: Fright Night
Danny spends the night with a poltergeist.
Feb 15, 2021 · 19 min
Case Update: It Follows
In this second bonus episode, Danny delves deeper into recent developments
Feb 11, 2021 · 30 min
Episode 5: Strange Bones
Accusations are made against Shirley as the haunting intensifies.
Feb 4, 2021 · 30 min
Episode 4: The Underground Exorcist
A psychic offers to perform an exorcism to remove the poltergeist. Is Shirley in danger?
Feb 1, 2021 · 15 min
Case Update: The Key
In this bonus episode, Danny discusses your questions and theories about the case so far.
Jan 28, 2021 · 31 min
Episode 3: Interview with a Ghost
Danny explores links with the infamous Enfield Poltergeist as the press besiege Number 63.
Jan 21, 2021 · 29 min
Episode 2: Shirley
Danny meets the real-life Shirley Hitchings as, back in 1956, objects move by themselves.
Jan 21, 2021 · 30 min
Episode 1: 63 Wycliffe Road
Strange events start at an ordinary house in South London. Is it a poltergeist?
Jan 14, 2021 · 3 min
Introducing The Battersea Poltergeist
A paranormal cold case re-investigated through a thrilling blend of drama and documentary

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