Uncanny

My recommendation is that you check out the original radio podcasts, although that is not essential to appreciating this TV series. Listening intently to the tales and testaments on the the radio is certainly more atmospheric than the visual talking heads and the jump-scares thrown into the recreations of "events" we see on the television. Still, the TV series has a lot to offer ... including said jump-scares.

The program opens with Danny Robins dressed like Griffin Dunne in American Werewolf in London, which must be deliberate since he does bear an uncanny resemblance to the actor. And, maybe there's a nod to Don't Look Now, too. The format works. Ciarran O'Keeffe as the sceptic does his best to debunk the phenomena with which he's presented, but you can tell that Danny wants the viewers to stroke their respective chins and nod at his explanations, but ultimately side with the people telling their stories .... even if they're not buying Evelyn Hollow's wholesale subscription to the paranormal.

Definitely worth a watch, especially on a Winter evening when you've read you collection of M. R. James stories.

The podcasts series are excellent - really well researched and put together together.

So it was with some trepidation I started to watch the tv series, not wanting to be let down. For me the whole the whole thing just works. Danny Robins is the perfect host - quirky, likeable, credible and always on the fence presenting evidence for and against, allowing you to make up your own mind. There seems to be so much strange activity going on out there and this show tries to capture experiences and present them in a simple yet effective formula.

There is plethora of poor paranormal programming - but for me this stands out as being one of the best. Looking forward to series 2.

This has to be one of the best paranormal shows along with the podcast. You get the suspense you crave but a respectable, honest conversation that helps you look at the phenomena from both a believer and skeptic view point. It is refreshing to see a show that is both open minded yet sensible.

The show and podcast have taught me not to jump to conclusions. It is both rare and usually impossible to have enough evidence to move from theory to fact, but that's ok, as it sparks conversations and has you swinging like a chandelier between team believer and team skeptic. If you have an interest in the paranormal, this show along with the Uncanny podcast will not disappoint.

I'm loving this show so much. Like Danny, I'm a sceptic who wants to believe. It's brilliant that they take an in depth look into both the scientific and spiritual perspectives to give realistic and balanced views.

Digging into the history of the properties and areas is really fascinating, I hope their findings are actually real. Wondering why we've not heard more about these stories before. I hope he continues with this series as I'm sure there are hundreds of similar encounters to explore. Having had sleep paralysis before it's definitely intriguing how this can be mistaken, possibly, for something paranormal. More series please!

... looking at alleged hauntings, poltergeists, and possessions. Just watched the third - and final - episode of the first series. Very well researched. Host Danny Robins presents an extremely balanced view. It does a good job of looking for natural explanations, consulting various SMEs (sound engineers, psychologists, structural engineers), as well as conducting social experiments with volunteers. The show's biggest strength is how it holds itself to a high standard of credibility - of both witnesses and investigation (with no Most Haunted/Yvette Fielding-style screaming/running around). Robins also presents a regular Uncanny podcast, but I hope this BBC TV version returns soon. Strongly recommended if you're at all interested in these kinds of subjects. 8/10.