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Sounds,10 Nov 2025,63 mins,

The Potton Road Poltergeist

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

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Can an historic poltergeist haunting cast light on the current phenomena affecting Andy’s house? We visited Andy’s house in the last episode. Nat uncovers the poltergeist story behind the 1994 newspaper headlines. She considers the historical context of the haunting, including the broadcast in 1992 of Ghostwatch. Nat also chats with Bethan Briggs Miller (co-founder of the East Anglian Folklore Centre and host of Eerie Essex podcast) about her experiences in haunted houses and attending paranormal investigations. Nat returns to Andy’s house, where what she hoped would be a simple update from Andy, after the last show, turned into something slightly spookier. Make sure you listen until the end to catch this interview and some of the uncanny sounds captured in Andy’s house. You can find more information, show notes and photographs on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog If you have a question or idea, please get in touch with Nat on [email protected] or on social media. Thank you again to Andy and Bethan for their time and for sharing their experiences. Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig. Haunted House and weird in the wade theme are composed and performed by Tess Savigear.

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