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'We’re bigger than the news!' How spine-tingling paranormal show Uncanny took over the world
Knife-wielding skeletons, wild experiments with toilets, an audience with the bassist from The Jam … the team behind the globe-conquering spookfest open up about their astonishing success
TL;DR
- ‘Uncanny’ began as a Radio 4 paranormal podcast and has since grown into a global franchise with live shows, a TV series, and a new YouTube channel.
- The show features host Danny Robins, parapsychologist Evelyn Hollow (believer), and Ciarán O’Keeffe (skeptic), who analyze ghost stories and unexplained phenomena.
- ‘Uncanny’ has amassed millions of downloads and a diverse fanbase, appealing to various age groups and even families.
- Its success is linked to its ability to present paranormal cases as compelling mysteries and provide escapism, especially during times of global uncertainty.
- The franchise is expanding internationally with a US spinoff, a Swedish TV adaptation, and plans for tours in Australia and a German TV series.
- Future projects include a BBC drama adaptation of Robins' podcast 'The Witch Farm' and a larger convention in Birmingham.