Uncanny: Post Mortem is the first podcast to visualize Uncanny, Radio 4's popular paranormal series, which became a hit TV series on BBC Two last year.
The visualized podcast, presented by Danny Robbins, launches on BBC Two and iPlayer on Friday 31 January and will be broadcast on BBC Two immediately after the TV episode. An enhanced version of the podcast will then be available on BBC Sounds.
Prominent ghostwatchers such as Keir Smith-Bynow, Meera Shall and Charlie Cooper, as well as regular Uncanny experts such as Evelyn Hollow, join Danny along with the main witnesses at the center of each story.
Danny Robbins said: “Our creepy case is so interesting and frankly bloody horrifying that after watching the episode I always want to discuss it.Theories about what happened and the biggest questions We talk about ghosts, but do ghosts exist?
So, great thing is, Uncanny: Post Mortem now lets you do that right after the main show. It's a delicious deep dive that you'll be dying to do once you're hooked on each of these bizarre, spine-chilling incidents.
“You'll hear more from me, our experts, witnesses, and our amazing celebrity Uncanny fans. Expect new evidence and new clues! I can't wait!”
Leanne Roberts, BBC Commissioner for Podcasts and Formats, said: We know our listeners and viewers really love this podcast, and adding a visualized podcast is a great next step.
“Uncanny: Postmortem is the place we all go to find out how scared we were, and we can be scared together! There are always so many interesting questions after an episode of 'Uncanny.' You can send it to us, but it would be great to have another place to share theories.”
Jack Bootle, head of commissioning for specialist factual television at the BBC, said: “The first Uncanny TV series was a big hit with skeptics and believers alike, and we know that many wanted to know more about the case Danny was investigating. ”
'Uncanny: Post Mortem lets you delve deeper into these spine-chilling stories and hear from celebrity fans of the series who may have had their own paranormal experiences.' Friday on BBC Two It's getting very spooky at night. Check it out if you dare.”
