Haunted UK Podcast

In the months following World War II, Antarctica drew the attention of one of the most ambitious polar expeditions in history: Operation Highjump, led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd in 1946–47. Officially, the mission was straightforward…a massive naval operation to train personnel, test new equipment in extreme polar conditions, and establish research outposts. The U.S. Navy deployed thousands of personnel, dozens of ships, and a fleet of aircraft to navigate the treacherous ice.  

But as often happens in isolated, secretive places, reality and rumour quickly intertwined. Almost immediately after the expedition, extraordinary stories began to circulate. Some claimed that Byrd’s reconnaissance flights revealed not endless ice, but vast stretches of greenery, lakes, and even herds of prehistoric creatures…creatures reminiscent of mammoths, wandering in isolated valleys hidden from human eyes.  

Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in one of our Witness Files episodes.

Please get in touch with the show via Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as The Witness Files.  

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.  

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. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast  

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This episode was:  

Presented by: Steve Holloway  

Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios  

Written by: Steven Holloway  

Script edited by: Melissa West

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That evening my two colleagues had gone back to the room and I got chatting to the night manager who was probably in his 80’s at the time. He was ex-servicemen with a lot of stories, and his family apparently used to own the whole estate, but he sold it and just stayed on when his wife passed away. After a few drinks and a chat, I had told him about what had happened in our room the previous night. What he told me sent shivers down my spine. 

This is Episode 70 – Part 4 – of our listeners’ stories collection…so for the final time this season…let’s listen to your stories.

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 [email protected], 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.  

Please check out our  Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page or Ko-fi  to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our exclusive series ‘Tour Haunts’ and the back catalogue of the extended interview series ‘Talk Haunts’– PLUS early ad-free releases of all episodes including Haunted UK Fiction episodes.  

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 ...

You can support us and follow us for updates at: 

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Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/
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Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod
Tik-Tok: Tik-Tok

This episode was: 

Written and presented by: Steve Holloway 

Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram . For further details on mixing, mastering and recording services, please email [email protected] 

Script edited and proofread by: Melissa West. To find out more about Melissa’s work, you can check out her fantastic, serialised Podcast – The Skylark Bell. Melissa is also co-creator of The Haunted UK Fiction Podcast. 

If supernatural fiction is also your style, please check out our recently launched sister podcast Haunted UK Fiction. For further details and updates, you can follow the show on Instagram.  If you’re an established or budding writer, and you have a well-curated supernatural-themed fictional story – we would love to hear from you – please submit your work for consideration at  [email protected]. 

Thank you again for listening to and supporting the Haunted UK Podcast – so until the next episode ... take care … and stay safe.

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On the 6th of September 2025, I was given exclusive access to one of the most notorious and historically charged locations in Britain… Oxford Castle & Prison.A site that has stood for nearly a thousand years. A fortress. A prison. A place of execution. And, according to many who work within its ancient walls, a place where the past may not be entirely at rest. 

After sitting down for interviews with members of the team, hearing firsthand accounts of unexplained experiences from those who know the building best, I was granted something few ever experience… a personal tour after the doors had closed to the public.

So, if you’re sitting comfortably… we’ll begin.

Want even more from us? Get bonus episodes, ad‑free shows, early releases, our full back catalogue, our Discord community, and a whole lot more, on Patreon or Ko‑fi. And for more chills and thrills, follow Haunted UK Podcast on social media… if you dare. 

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This episode was conjured into existence by:

Presented by: Steven Holloway
Written by: Steven Holloway
Edited and brewed to perfection by: Steven Holloway
Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio – Follow us on Instagram or get in touch with any enquiries at [email protected] 

Love supernatural fiction? Check out our sister podcast, Haunted UK Fiction. Follow us on Instagram for updates, and if you’re a writer with a supernatural-themed story, submit your work to [email protected].

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

The Witness Files - Case 00 - Not All Ghosts Are Scary 

Hidden deep within the archives of the Haunted UK Podcast sits a filing cabinet… filled with first-hand accounts of paranormal and unexplained encounters, sent in by ordinary people who experienced something extraordinary. 

These are not urban legends. They’re not campfire stories. They are witness statements. Each file is a real submission, shared by someone who saw, heard, or encountered something they still can’t explain. For years, these accounts have remained sealed, locked away and catalogued. 

Until now. 

In this series, we open the files… we unlock the archive… and we let the witnesses speak for themselves. What follows may challenge what you believe about the world around you… and what might exist just beyond it. 

So, let’s open the filing cabinet… and select a casefile. 

I was left sitting there alone, half watching the television, half lost in my thoughts, trying not to focus on the snoring. That’s when I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. At first, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me, the tired brain filling in shapes where there were none. But then I saw him clearly. My uncle Wally walked into the lounge. 

The Witness Files - Case 00 - Not All Ghosts Are Scary 

And that brings us to the end of this case. The file is closed, the testimony logged, and for now, the archive falls quiet. But these stories don’t disappear… they wait. And if you have a story to tell… an experience you still can’t explain… why not send it into the show? 

Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “The Witness Files”, and your account may become part of the archive. So be sure to join me here next time, deep within the archives, where we’ll unlock another case... hear from another witness… and once again open… The Witness Files. 

Until next time… stay safe… and take care. 

Want even more from us? Get bonus episodes, ad‑free shows, early releases, our full back catalogue, our Discord community, and a whole lot more, on Patreon or Ko‑fi. And for more chills and thrills, follow Haunted UK Podcast on social media… if you dare. 

Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast PatreonKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast
Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/
Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast
Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod
Tik-Tok: Tik-Tok 

This episode of The Witness Files was conjured into existence by:

Presented by: Steven Holloway

Written by: Steven Holloway

Edited and brewed to perfection by: Melissa West who is also co-creator of The Haunted UK Fiction Podcast.

Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio – Follow us on Instagram or get in touch with any enquiries at [email protected] 

Love supernatural fiction? Check out our sister podcast, Haunted UK Fiction. Follow us on Instagram for updates, and if you’re a writer with a supernatural-themed story, submit your work to [email protected].

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

Welcome dear listeners, to our series of ‘Short Haunts’ - a shot of scary…just for you. So, grab a hot chocolate, maybe a tea, or maybe something stronger…because this is Haunted UK Podcasts ‘Short Haunts – The Ghosts of Sarah and Gladys’. 

Tales from those in the emergency services have always struck a chord with me. These people regularly witness incidents which many of us would find difficult to cope with, and whilst they continue to do their jobs under varying environments of pressure, many are exposed to situations which challenge even their beliefs. 

The following Short Haunt was sent in by Jon Williams, whose career has included military service, police service, and even being part of the team who went to Thailand after the 2004 Tsunami. A person like Jon has pretty much seen it all, and even though he admits to having witnessed a number of strange incidents, Jon doesn’t believe in ghosts. 

Presented by Steve Holloway 

Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios 

Do you have an interesting story which features the paranormal? If so, your story could be featured in our new series ‘Short Haunts’. Please get in touch via: 

Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/
Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast
Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod
We’re also now on Facebook – please join us there!
You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcast 

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. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast 

Thank you so much for listening and supporting us. 

Haunted UK Fiction is a sister podcast to The Haunted UK which features original flash fiction, short stories, and novellas with paranormal themes. All stories are written by a collection of talented writers, authors, and storytellers, both independent and professional. 

Do you have an original fictional story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to [email protected], that’s [email protected]

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.