Wyrd Wessex

What if the ghost in your house wasn’t a Victorian lady in white, but a Tudor farmer who thought you were the spirit? In 1984, Ken Webster brought a borrowed BBC Micro into his 16th-century cottage in Doddleston, Cheshire. He expected a bit of basic computing; he didn’t expect his kitchen table to become a doorway.

We explore the baffling case of the "Lucas" messages—sprawling, archaic English appearing on a closed-circuit computer with no modem, no network, and no explanation. From the terrifying realization that Lucas was "haunted" by Ken and Debbie in 1546, to the intervention of a mysterious group from the year 2109, we ask: is this a haunting, a sophisticated hoax, or a literal collision in the Vertical Plane?

In this episode, we discuss:

The Reversed Haunting: Why a Tudor farmer named Lucas believed Ken and Debbie were the "spirits" invading his home in the year 1546.

The Charm of Light: How a man from the 16th century described a 1980s computer—and how he seemingly "hacked" it from across the centuries.

The 2109 Group: Who are the shadowy figures from the 22nd century claiming to be the architects of this temporal experiment?

The Linguistic Baffle: A look at the archaic English and the experts who were left wondering how a 1980s hoaxer could master such complex, dead dialects.

The Latin Warning: The chilling moment the communication ended with chalk marks on the kitchen floor and a final message of death.

Who was Phone?: If the computer was a standalone machine with no internet, how did the messages arrive in real-time?

Whether it's a time-slip or a digital Ouija board, one thing is certain: in Doddleston, the past and the future were sharing the same space, if not the same century. Grab a brew, watch the blinking cursor, and join us for a deep dive into the most technical haunting in British history.

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks

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In this edition of AfterWyrd, Andy and Craig investigate a massive array of "Wyrd" news—from the liminal spaces of the hospital ward to the literal explosive hazards of antique collecting. We dive into a chilling listener account of "slithering" entities and ask: when the veil is thin, what exactly is looking back at us?

The Wyrd News:

Hospital Shadow People: A terrifying listener story from Rosie. We discuss the "slithering" creatures seen by those on the cusp of the other side and the strange link to Tom Hirons’ "Black Dog" hallucinations.
The Yorkshire Slender Man: Breaking down the viral footage of a gangly, tall figure haunting a Yorkshire road. Is it a modern cryptid, or just a very long night out in Newcastle?
Havana Syndrome & The Warminster Thing: A scientist tests a pulsed energy weapon on himself to "disprove" the phenomenon—and ends up with the symptoms. Is this the modern explanation for the 1960s "Warminster Thing"?
The Toulouse Bombshell: A literal emergency room evacuation in France involving a 24-year-old, a 16cm World War I artillery shell, and a very questionable choice of internal storage.
Etsy’s Witch Hunt: Why the platform is banning spellcasters and love charms, and why some priests now believe the devil "penetrates through radio waves."
Satanic Slalom? Why the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan is being branded "satanic" by the "revelation of the method" crowd.
Obama’s UFO Speed-Round: The former President admits "Aliens are real" but keeps his cards close to his chest regarding Area 51.
A Tribute to Nick Pope: We share a somber update on the legendary MoD UFO researcher following his stage four cancer diagnosis.
From the Library: The Folklore of Warminster (1924): We shares snippets from V.S. Manly’s vintage collection, including the Blacksmith’s Ghost and the legend of the Haunted Sheepskin

If you see a slithering shadow in the ward or find a WWI relic where it shouldn't be:

"Don't blame the owls!"

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Hosted by Craig Brooks & Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks

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Is there a 35-acre secret city buried beneath the Wiltshire chalk?

In the final chapter of our investigation into the Warminster Thing, Andy and Craig leave the studio behind and head into the field. Standing in the shadow of Cley Hill and the high-security gates of RAF Rudloe Manor, the Wyrdos uncover the most mind-bending secrets of the 1960s UFO flap.

From interdimensional beings delivering doorstep sermons to the terrifying "Warnings" of journalist Arthur Shuttlewood, the boys explore how a quiet market town became the front line for an extraterrestrial intervention.

In this episode, Andy and Craig investigate:

The Golden Ram of Satan: Is a hidden occult talisman acting as a "Wi-Fi router for the underworld" beneath Cley Hill?

The Heaven's Gate Contact: The baffling case of the man who was allegedly miniaturised to fit inside a "soup-plate" sized saucer.

The Doorstep Sermon: What happened when an alien named Khan of Aenstria turned up at Arthur Shuttlewood’s flat to debunk Einstein?

Inside Britain’s Area 51: A look at Rudloe Manor and the Burlington Bunker, the secret underground city built into the Wiltshire stone.

The Berwyn Connection: Did recovered wreckage from the "Welsh Roswell" end up in the lift shafts of a Corsham furniture depot?

Interview with Boss: The artist behind the iconic Warminster UFO mural (Paul Boswell) talks hidden symbols, street art, and the upcoming Weird Wessex exhibition at Avebury.

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📅 Upcoming Event: Weird Wessex Exhibition

Join Boss and the team at the Avebury Social Centre (right in the heart of the Stone Circle) for an exhibition of art and ambient synthesizer weirdness.

Dates: 13th & 14th June, 2026.

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks

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Have you ever felt an invisible force pin you to the ground while the air around you began to vibrate?

In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, Craig and Andy head back to Christmas 1964 to investigate the birth of the UK’s most prolific UFO hotspot. What started as a terrifying "sonic vibration" that shook the town of Warminster soon escalated into a decade-long saga of "flying trains," orange orbs, and silent figures in skin-tight black suits.

We trace the journey of local journalist Arthur Shuttlewood as he documents the "Warminster Thing"—from the very first Wiltshire crop circles to mysterious messages from the planet Aenstria. Was it a visitation from the stars, or were the people of Wiltshire unwitting subjects in a high-frequency military experiment?

In this episode, we discuss:

The 1964 Christmas Vibration: The terrifying "sonic siege" that left witnesses "jelly-legged" and rattled roofs without a scratch.

The Biological Aftermath: Why were burnt dormice and terrified animals found in the wake of the "Thing"?

Roadside Phantoms: Annabelle’s encounter with "wet-suited" figures and the bleeding man of Battlesbury Hill.

The Phantom Range Rover: Ian Hann’s high-speed chase with a silent, wheelless vehicle that vanished into yellow smoke.

Sonic Warfare & Directed Energy: Comparing 1960s Wiltshire to modern "Havana Syndrome" and infrasound experiments.

Whether it's a "flying harp" over the downs or a cigar-shaped mothership at Cradle Hill, the Warminster Mystery remains the crown jewel of British UFO lore.

Join us for a deep dive into the heart of the Wyrd.

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks

Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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In this edition of AfterWyrd, Andy and Craig shake off a viral fugue state to investigate a massive array of "Wyrd" news—from secret global UFO arms races to the mysterious "Little People" of Yunnan. We dive into the science of the Lanmaoa asiatica. mushroom, which reportedly grants diners visions of tiny elf-like figures, and ask: is it a hallucination, or a window into another realm?

Special Guest: Paul McDonald We are joined by Paul McDonald from Big Cat Sightings in Scotland for a major update on the state of British cryptozoology. Paul reveals an exclusive regarding Big Cat DNA results in Scotland, discusses the evidence for Lynx reintroduction, and shares his own recent personal sighting of a "black and white" predator in the Highlands.

The Wyrd News:

UFO Arms Race: Breaking down whistleblower claims of recovered non-human craft in the US, Russia, and China.

The "Gay Beam": A US Pastor’s bizarre conspiracy theory regarding airport security scanners.

Prehistoric Aliens? The 67,000-year-old "claw" hand stencils found in a Sulawesi limestone cave.

NHS Deliverance: Why an NHS Trust called in the holy oil for a "girl in a red dress" ghost at a Norwich hospice.

The Chorizo Star: A cautionary tale about a French physicist, a slice of Spanish ham, and the James Webb Telescope.

Barney’s Dark Secret: CCTV catches a giant purple dinosaur fly-tipping, leading us to the bizarre true story of the Barney actor’s second career.

Listener Story: The Screaming Radio We close with a terrifying account from a listener named Nick. In the early 90s, he lived in a Manchester flat where a dangerous presence lurked, and a radio screamed at full volume—even after the mains power was cut.

If you see a black dog on a Wiltshire hill or find a slice of salami in your telescope—Don't blame the owls!

Donate to the show and follow along for full show notes, Discord membership & more:
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Hosted by Craig Brooks & Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks

Intro music by: Exceptional_3D - Unexplained mystery intro/outro
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.