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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds spooky podcasts, Halloween party playlists and terrifying audio dramas

From chilling real-life ghost stories and terrifying dramas to Halloween party playlists, there's lots in store on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds this spooky season

Published: 29 October 2025

Halloween is here and it’s time to get into the spooky with ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds.

Whether you want spine-chilling podcasts, fang-tastic ghost stories, bone chilling playlists or an eerie soundscape, there’s something for everyone – even the little ones.

An Uncanny Halloween

A man with glowing green eyes turns back to camera, looking nervous. Behind him the sky is red and leaves are blowing.  There is a pumpkin and a haunted house amongst lots of smoke.

Danny Robins’ podcast returns with an hour-long eerie episode recorded at London’s ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Theatre and broadcast on the most haunted evening of the year, kicking off the fifth series of the main podcast.

In the countdown to Halloween, short ghost stories sent by Uncanny fans across the UK will appear in the programme’s podcast feed one per day throughout October.

Following the Halloween special, the new ten-part Uncanny series will feature terrifying encounters on the A229; a real-life visit from the Men In Black; a Tudor house that has some very modern ways to scare its new inhabitants, and a group of goths getting a lot more than they bargained for as they come face to face with a poltergeist.

Spooky Halloween Podcasts

Scary podcasts that will have you hiding under your blanket...

Weird in the Wade

Weird in the Wade brings you true tales that are weird, wonderful and a little off kilter

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 Toby Jones.

The Witch Farm

Dare you visit Britain's most haunted house? Joseph Fiennes and Alexandra Roach star in a new paranormal cold case from Danny Robins, creator of The Battersea Poltergeist.

Assume Nothing: A Belfast Haunting

June 1989. A family in West Belfast claim they are being tormented by a violent presence that seems determined to drive them from their home. The local press cover it extensively, neighbours gather outside to say prayers in the street – and the father tells the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ that he was attacked and thrown down the stairs by a woman only he can see...

Follow the Rabbit

Comedy series following amateur paranormal investigator and podcast-maker Chris Relish, who claims he's had a romantic experience with a ghost.

A History of Ghosts

Kirsty Logan explores the evolution of Ghost Lore.

Terrifying Halloween Dramas

Collage with four images of the Key art for Lusus; Deacon, Deadhouse and The Turn of the Screw

From the classics to modern horror, we’ve got a drama that is guaranteed to entertain and terrify you...

Lusus

What happens when your neuroses come to life? What shape will they take? Starring Morfydd Clark and Ncuti Gatwa.

Deacon

Edson Burton's supernatural dramas about a mysterious drifter who turns up when least expected in order to save lost souls. Starring Don Warrington.

DEADHOUSE

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and Darkfield present an unnerving trilogy of immersive binaural experiences. Meet yourself in the DEADHOUSE.

The Turn of the Screw

Henry James’ tale of a woman who travels to a house in Bly to become governess to two children. Could the house have other occupants?

Eerie Halloween Episodes

Who doesn’t love a Halloween special?

Evil Animals - Vampire Bats

Join comedian Russell Kane, zoological correspondent Jules Howard and comedian Rachel Fairburn, as they check out the amazing world of vampire bats - deciding whether they're evil or genius.

Feel the fear: Women directing horror movies

What happens when women bring traditional folklore into the horror genre and subvert it? You get award-winning feature length films, Iranian vampires and Mayan werewolves to name a few examples. Ella Al-Shamahi is joined by Iranian-American filmmaker Ana Lily Amirpour and Mexican filmmaker Gigi Saul Guerrero to discuss how to create horror on screen.

You're Dead To Me - Medieval Ghost Stories

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Michael Carter and actor Mathew Baynton to learn all about ghost stories in the European Middle Ages. From the twelfth century onwards, medieval Europe produced a huge number of ghost stories, often written in monasteries. But why were monks so interested in ghosts? 

From creepy child ghosts to friendly apparitions via the fires of purgatory, this is a glimpse into the strange, spooky and sometimes sinister side of medieval beliefs.

Gwen y Wrach a Fi

Welsh author Gwenllian Ellis has long been intrigued by another woman who shared her name - Gwen Ellis. In 1594, Gwen was the first person in Wales to be mercilessly hanged for witchcraft on Dinbych Square. In the Welsh language podcast, Gwen y Wrach a Fi, narrator Gwenllian embarks on a journey to uncover who the real Gwen was — and why she faced such a cruel punishment.

Creepy Halloween Stories

Sometimes you just need to get cosy with a good book, why not make it a scary one...

Up In Smoke

A devastating house fire kills a teenage boy, but police find no body in the ashes.

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece about a young scientist’s quest to create new life. Read by Shaun Mason. Produced by Martha Littlehailes.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 

Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella about a doctor who experiments with the duality of human nature and in doing so creates a monster. Read by Sam Dale.

The Oval Portrait 

Edgar Allan Poe’s tale of a morbidly absorbing painting and the sacrifices made for art.

Voices in the Valley

Strange tales set in Barrowbeck, an isolated village on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border, from British folk-horror writer Andrew Michael Hurley.

Halloween Music Playlists

Whether it's soundscapes, a party or just an appreciation for horror, we've got the soundtrack for your Halloween season.

Sophie's Spooky Selections!

Music up and lights down for Sophie's Halloween special... It's the annual Kitchen Disco spook-fest with music from Rockwell, Rihanna, Shakira, Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga.

Sounds of the 90s Spooky Mixtape with Fearne Cotton

Do you like scary mixtapes? It's a 90s fright night with Fearne!

edapollo's Chill'oween Mix

Electronic producer edapollo provides a special Chill'oween Mix for spooky szn. Featuring tracks from TSHA, Tourist, DJ Seinfeld and more.

6 Music's Forever Dark

6 Music takes you to the dark side with the finest goth, electronic and dark pop music, featuring Vince Staples, Sonic Youth, All About Eve, Soft Cell and more.

Halloween for little ones

Spooktacular fun for little ones whether they’re dancing at a Halloween party or getting tucked in for bed.

Hey Duggee - Halloween

Time to get your spooky Halloween moves on! Let's dance with Duggee and the Squirrels.

CBeebies Bedtime Stories - Witchety Sticks and the Magic Buttons

A bedtime story told by Shauna Shim about a friendly witch called Witchety Sticks. Can Witchety Sticks’ magic buttons come to the rescue?

CBeebies Bedtime Stories - Love Monster and The Scary Something

Natalie Dormer tells a spooky tale about a little monster who learns that being brave can be better than being afraid.

The Witch with a Wiggle

Willow desperately wants to win the spell competition, but witchy Wilma has other ideas.

Halloween on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer

Searching for Halloween movies and TV to watch this spooky season? ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer has got you covered.

There's a wide variety of spooky and spine-tingling titles on offer so there's bound to be something that'll have you hiding behind the sofa.

With thrills and chills for trick or treaters of all ages, be sure to check the guidance before you press play!

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