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Oct 2024
1m 35s

Halloween Countdown. Case 6: The Alpine ...

Bbc Radio 4
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Every day in October, Danny Robins will release a brand new bite-size tale of terror - real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox. Countdown with Danny, and then get ready for some very special Halloween surprises!

Written and presented by Danny Robins Assistant producer and researcher: Lara Monahan Researcher: Nancy Bottomley Editing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme music by Lanterns on the Lake Production manager: Tam Reynolds Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard

A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

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