Episode 56 – Blitz Spirits

It’s the morning after the night of 14th of November 1940, Coventry, England – a night seared and synonymous with terror. Walking through the rubble of Coventry Cathedral, stonemason Jack Forbes surveyed the landscape with utter disbelief. Fearing the shock was yet to catch up with him, he walked further forward – with ringing in his ears no doubt from the night before, it was there amid the smoke, the putrid air – bitter with shrapnel and burnt timber from fourteenth-century frames that used to so proudly hold Coventry city up – he saw something rather eerie and unexpected …

This is episode 56 of the Haunted UK Podcast and in this episode, we go back in time to the 1940s in the UK; during a time when the veil between life and death was at its most fragile, most thin, most hard worn – a time when you never knew when your ‘number was up’ … Join us as we delve into some supernatural tales from the time as we uncover true courage, inspiration and … ‘Blitz Spirits’.

Content warning: The last story does refer to the death of a young child – please take care.

Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.

All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life.

Please check out our new Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our new series ‘Tour Haunts’ and interview series ‘Talk Haunts’– as well as early access to ad-free episodes and lots more. Thank you so much for supporting us here at Haunted UK Podcast – we can’t wait for you to listen – and join our growing community!

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This episode was:

Presented by: Steve Holloway

Written by: Marie Waller

Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Script edited and proofread by: Marie Waller. For more information about Marie’s editing and proofreading services, please contact Marie at mariewaller.proofreading@gmail.com or Marie Waller Proofreading Instagram

Episode 55 – Beasts of the UK

Eddie Bell was told about a series of tunnels which ran under the coke works, and it was these tunnels which Eddie felt could have been the ideal place for something like a large predatory animal to hide out in. Taking matters into his own hands, he ventured down into a number of tunnels but found nothing ... until, that is, he stumbled upon one tunnel …

This is episode 55 of the Haunted UK Podcast, and in this episode, we'll hear stories about strange and frightening creatures – which are said to be roaming the countryside in the UK.

Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.

All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life.

Please check out our new Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our new series ‘Tour Haunts’ and upcoming feature ‘Talk Haunts’– as well as early access to ad-free episodes and lots more. Thank you so much for supporting us here at Haunted UK Podcast – we can’t wait for you to listen – and join our growing community!

We’re waiting for your stories ...

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You can support us and follow us for updates at:

Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast Patreon

Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/

Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast

Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod

This episode was:

Presented by: Steve Holloway

Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Script edited and proofread by: Marie Waller. For more information about Marie’s editing and proofreading services, please contact Marie at mariewaller.proofreading@gmail.com or Marie Waller Proofreading Instagram

Welcome dear listeners, to our series of ‘Talk Haunts’ – a chat that’s all scary ... just for you. So, grab a hot chocolate, maybe a tea, pull up a chair … because this is Haunted UK Podcast’s Talk Haunts (a Halloween Special) – with James Boughen, creator and writer of BBC Radio 4’s Follow the Rabbit.

Join Steve and Marie as they have a Halloween-inspired chat with James Boughen where he discusses his inspiration for his hit new show Follow the Rabbit – as well as a spooky tale or two.

You can listen to Follow the Rabbit on BBC Sounds starring Tom Lawrinson and featuring Danny Robins.

Talk Haunts is our new series, please check out other episodes of Talk Haunts on Haunted UK Podcast Patreon .

Presented by Steven Holloway and Marie Waller

Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios

Script editor: Marie Waller Proofreading

Do you have an interesting story which features the paranormal? Or even ideas or stance on the paranormal that you would like to discuss? If so, we would love you to be a guest on Talk Haunts. Please get in touch via:

Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/

Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast

Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod

We’re waiting for your stories …

You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon

Thank you so much for listening and supporting us!

Happy Halloween!