Uncanny (radio series)

Uncanny is a BBC Radio series created by Danny Robins featuring explorations of the paranormal and supernatural phenomena, first broadcast in 2021. The series is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and as a podcast on BBC Sounds. A television version for BBC Two was first broadcast on 13 October 2023.

Each episode, Robins interviews a witness who has had an uncanny experience; topics include poltergeists and other ghosts, UFO sightings and cryptids. The story is punctuated by contributions from two experts who attempt to explain the experience; one expert is usually sceptical and will look to a rational psychological or natural explanation, the other will look for parallels with other similar cases. Experts include Caroline Watt, Chris French, Ciarán O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow. The theme tune "Don't Have Nightmares" is by indie band Lanterns on the Lake.

Uncanny has run for three series on radio, plus a number of Uncanny Live specials recorded in front of a live audience. Episodes have featured guests such as Mark Gatiss, Laura Whitmore, Laurence Rickard and David Baddiel. A series of cases exclusively from the United States, Uncanny USA began broadcasting in April 2024.

Series 3
Three repeated 'Classic Cases' with new introductions by Laurence Rickard, Daisy May Cooper and Reece Shearsmith were broadcast on 14, 21 and 28 October while the television adaptation was on air.

Television version
A television series for BBC Two was broadcast from Friday 13 October 2023 for three episodes. Each episode is one hour long and features experts from the radio series.

Stage show
The programme has been adapted into a touring stage show, Uncanny Live which toured the UK in 2024, hosted by Danny Robins with appearances from experts such as Ciarán O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow.