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The Battersea Poltergeist

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.

Radio 4,13 episodes

Episodes

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