The Battersea Poltergeist

Chart trend

Position in the Drama chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#79#156JunJulAugSep

#18

all-time peak

days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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Episode 9: Doubt and Wonder

In a final bonus episode, Danny takes one last deep dive into the investigation, as he explores more of your theories, examines some of the most puzzling moments in the c

Apr 19 2021
57 min

Episode 8: Darkness and Light

Who wrote the letters? How can the seemingly impossible happen in front of multiple witnesses? Is this a haunting or a hoax? In this final episode, the investigation

Mar 4 2021
28 min

Case Update: A New Witness

In this bonus episode, Danny discusses your questions and theories on the investigation after the shock developments of Episode 7, and, in a new twist, he uncovers anothe

Mar 2 2021
25 min

Episode 7: Dead Letters

The Hitchings family experience strange new phenomena, as drawings appear on the walls and rooms are violently trashed, but strangest of all are handwritten letters that

Feb 24 2021
31 min

Episode 6: Fright Night

After the press backlash, the Hitchings family fight to prove the haunting isn’t a hoax. They invite young journalist Joyce Lewis to spend a night at Number 63 Wycliffe

Feb 18 2021
33 min

Case Update: It Follows

In this second bonus episode, Danny discusses your theories about this supernatural cold case and answers some of your questions. Delving deeper into recent developments,

Feb 15 2021
19 min

Episode 5: Strange Bones

After the exorcism, Shirley’s fame increases, but as she’s drawn into a press expose by two journalists, the world wants to know – is this a haunting or a hoax? At Numb

Feb 11 2021
30 min

Episode 4: The Underground Exorcist

A psychic medium offers to perform an exorcism to remove Donald the Poltergeist. Broken by sleepless nights and constant fear, the Hitchings family accept – but is this

Feb 4 2021
30 min

Case Update: The Key

A special bonus episode, answering your questions about this thrilling investigation. In our first case update, Danny discusses your theories about the case so far, findi

Feb 1 2021
15 min

Episode 3: Interview with a Ghost

Danny explores possible links between the Battersea case and the Enfield Poltergeist, a famous alleged haunting from 1977. He meets two reporters who covered the case,

Jan 28 2021
31 min

Episode 2: Shirley

Danny meets the only surviving witness to the haunting – the real-life Shirley Hitchings. What was it like living with a poltergeist? Back in 1956, Harold Chibbett be

Jan 21 2021
29 min

Episode 1: 63 Wycliffe Road

63 Wycliffe Road is an ordinary house on a quiet South London street, but in 1956 it becomes famous as the site of an alleged poltergeist. The strange events focus arou

Jan 21 2021
30 min

Introducing The Battersea Poltergeist

A paranormal cold case, re-investigated through a thrilling blend of drama and documentary. The true story of one of Britain’s strangest hauntings, with Dafne Keen and To

Jan 14 2021
3 min

Chart positions

Where The Battersea Poltergeist ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#111 ▼ 13 Drama US

What listeners say

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This is the first story I immersed myself into, from Danny Robins collection, at least what I’ve found so far. I couldn’t stop listening! I was compelled at the end of each episode to go directly into the next, as swiftly as possible! I listened to several episodes twice even, just to make sure I got every last detail! The stories are SO interesting, the way the series is laid out, the attention to detail, the interviews, differing perspectives…it’s perfect in my opinion. I can only hope Danny continues pumping out these compelling, documentary podcasts because I’ll be here for them all!!!

EssDoubleYou · Sep 2024

Love the story within the story. The “guests” and narrator are so believable in their respective roles, combined with the tie ins to Enfield…as the listener, it’s a treat to actually begin to buy the tale. Transportive, entertaining & clever.

RhodesyB · Aug 2022

really enjoyed this podcast! it's an interesting mix of present-day interviews, research, discussions, and then the fictional recreation of real, past events. this isn't going to answer questions of whether ghosts are real, etc etc. it's just a fun little romp exploring some unexplained stuff in the past, it's not seeking to answer the mysteries of the world lol.

coldupnorthmn · Dec 2021

I didn’t realize this was based on real events. That changed my opinion from a fun/easy radio drama to a worthy listen. It is a bit slow, but I definitely appreciate all the production elements. Will listen to more bbc podcasts and would watch the tv show.

Kath375 · Jun 2021

The promotion of this podcast is entirely misleading. The reality is that It’s so boring and juvenile, I was shocked. Typically the BBC does a terrific job with podcasts. And, indeed, the production values of this one are first rate. It’s simply the story and the telling of it that’s dull as dirt. Don’t waste your time.

Centurion.FL · Mar 2021

I’ve enjoyed Danny’s other podcasts Haunted and Uncanny. But the decision to have dramatic re-enactments for this story was a mistake. It blurs the line between what is real and what is made up, not to mention the horrible, stilted script and bad acting.

All Paws · May 2022

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