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Sounds,27 Jan 2025,75 mins,

Ghostly Crime Part One: Unfinished Business

Weird in the Wade
Contains some violent scenes and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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This episode explores why so many ghost stories and hauntings have a connection with crime or criminals. From the legend of Biggleswade's Murder Bridge, a place every schoolchild knows to avoid. To the tale of Thomas Dun, reported to be Black Tom's phantom friend or even the real Black Tom. His 800 year old story is full of despicable deeds, and strange, eerie folk tales. And finally as a real treat, author and YouTuber, Wayne from Eerie Edinburgh joins Nat to chat about why so many ghostly stories centre around criminals and victims of crime. You can find links, notes, photographs and further reading on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog If you have a suggestion or question please email [email protected] Weird in the Wade is Researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear Special thanks to Wayne Gildbert of Eerie Edinburgh

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