About this episode

This episode explores the unusual paranormal case of Gef the Talking Mongoose and the Irving family on the Isle of Man.

On todays episode we explore one of the most famous, one of the most unusual paranormal cases to ever cone out of the UK. Gef the Talking Mongoose. Appearing to the Irving family in the early 1930s, Gef or the 8th wonder of the world, as he liked to call himself, began to not only help and almost play with the Irvings especially the young daughter Voirry but to slowly terrorise the small family farm on the Isle of Man. Intriguing, beguiling and enigmatic Gef is an extraordinary tale that has stood the test of time and now we get to see exactly where it all happened! We travelled to Cashens Gap iand walk n the very footsteps of Harry Price himself in search of the great mongoose. Expect, the wyrd, the strange and the downright bizarre on this one. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Downie, Justin Chubb

Topics covered

• paranormal
• history
• mystery
• Isle of Man
• Gef the Talking Mongoose
• family
• travel

Keywords

• paranormal
• Gef the Talking Mongoose
• Irvings
• Isle of Man
• Harry Price
• family farm
• mystery
• Cashens Gap

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Isle of Man, Cashens Gap

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