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The Battersea Poltergeist

Introducing The Battersea Poltergeist

A paranormal cold case re-investigated through a thrilling blend of drama and documentary

Episode 1: 63 Wycliffe Road

Strange events start at an ordinary house in South London. Is it a poltergeist?

Episode 2: Shirley

Danny meets the real-life Shirley Hitchings as, back in 1956, objects move by themselves.

Episode 3: Interview with a Ghost

Danny explores links with the infamous Enfield Poltergeist as the press besiege Number 63.

Case Update: The Key

In this bonus episode, Danny discusses your questions and theories about the case so far.

Episode 4: The Underground Exorcist

A psychic offers to perform an exorcism to remove the poltergeist. Is Shirley in danger?

Episode 5: Strange Bones

Accusations are made against Shirley as the haunting intensifies.

Case Update: It Follows

In this second bonus episode, Danny delves deeper into recent developments

Episode 6: Fright Night

Danny spends the night with a poltergeist.

Episode 7: Dead Letters

The case takes a strange twist as letters appear, seemingly written by Donald.

Case Update: A New Witness

In this bonus episode, Danny uncovers a new witness to the events at Number 63.

Episode 8: Darkness and Light

In the final episode, Danny looks for answers. Was this a haunting or a hoax?

Episode 9: Doubt and Wonder

Danny takes one last deep dive into the case and puts your questions to Shirley