Case 1: The Black Monk of Pontefract

Danny Robins investigates a potential poltergeist haunting in the very first episode of Uncanny Cold Cases, a new series investigating some of the spookiest paranormal events ever documented. The series kicks off with a two-part story that’s been called Britain's most violent ever poltergeist case - The Black Monk of Pontefract.

When the Pritchard family move into 30 East Drive in Pontefract, doors slam, objects fly, and the family quickly realise they're not alone in the house. They call the mischievous entity Mr Nobody. Is something supernatural stalking the Pritchards? Or can the team find a more straightforward explanation?

Presented by Danny Robins

Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe

Story sections by Joel Morris and Will Maclean

Research by Nancy Bottomley and John West

Filming and editing by Robb Leech

Editing and sound design by Charlie Brandon-King

Theme music by Katherine Priddy

Theme co-produced by Jennifer Ann Keller

Incidental music by Evelyn Sykes

Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell

Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts

Produced by Simon Barnard and Victoria Lloyd

A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4