About this episode
The episode explores the haunting history of Borley Rectory, examining both supernatural claims and the human stories behind them.
Danny and the team turn their attention to Borley Rectory, which has often been called the most haunted house in England. It’s a sprawling, spectacular story that spans more than 60 years and features mysterious messages scrawled on the walls, unexplained noises, and at least one phantom nun. The house became a noted paranormal hotspot soon after it was built in 1862, and was made famous by legendary ghost hunter Harry Price. But was he a meticulous paranormal researcher, or a showman who couldn't resist gilding the lily? And does the truth about Borley lie in the supernatural, or in the all-too-human stories of the families who lived there? Presented by Danny Robins Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe Story sections by Simon Barnard and Dale Shaw Research by Nancy Bottomley Special thanks to Sean O'Connor, author of The Haunting of Borley Rectory Filming and editing by Robb Leech Editing and sound design by Charlie Brandon-King Theme music by Katherine Priddy Theme co-produced by Jennifer Ann Keller Incidental music by Evelyn Sykes Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Simon Barnard and Victoria Lloyd A Bafflegab and…
People in this episode
Host: Danny Robins
Guests: Evelyn Hollow, Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe
Topics covered
- haunted houses
- paranormal investigation
- ghost stories
- historical events
- family narratives
- supernatural phenomena
Keywords
- Borley Rectory
- haunted house
- ghost hunting
- Harry Price
- paranormal
- supernatural
- phantom nun
- mysterious messages
- unexplained noises
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4
Places: Borley Rectory
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