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  • 40 A Haunting at the Higgins Bedford

    40 A Haunting at the Higgins Bedford
    Jan 19 2026
    The Higgins Bedford (a museum and art gallery.) has a long history of unexplained and supernatural phenomena witnessed by customers and staff alike. It became so infamous that from the 1980s until 2010 ghost tours and investigations were held at the museum. The site includes an old brewery, beautiful town house, munitions tower, and the mound of Bedford castle. Can this history shed any light on the paranormal activity reported and recorded in a ghost dossier. Why did the haunting activity cease in 2011?Nat, investigates with the help of The Higgins curators, Victoria Partridge and Lydia MacDonald. One museum item, a doll named Queenie comes under some scrutiny, so Nat also speaks with Fiona Dodwell author of A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls. Special thanks to The Higgins Bedford and Victoria and Lydia in particular.Thank you also to Fiona Dodwell for her insight into haunted dolls and why so many of us find these childhood items so creepy. More information, images and links can be found on the show blog weirdinthewade.blogDo you have a memory of Bedford Museum and the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery from the last 40 years? You can get in touch with Nat about this or anything else weird in the wade related at: weirdinthewade@gmail.com Weird in the Wade will be on a short break during February returning with an episode celebrating women who haunt, are haunted or investigate the paranormal with special guests Evelyn Hollow and Deborah Hyde of Uncanny fame, and Bethan Briggs Miller of Eerie Essex, and Steph Lay from the City of Secrets project Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig.Additional editing on this episode by Tess Savigear.Theme music and the creepy doll theme by Tess Savigear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • 39 The Prestonville Horror

    39 The Prestonville Horror
    Jan 5 2026
    We return to Brighton and the suburb of Prestonville to discover one of the most bizarre hauntings Nat has ever found. Investigated by the Daily Mirror in 1907, the Presonville Horror defies all understanding of what a ghost might be. A mother and daughter are plagued by strange sounds and sights whilst they care-take a large crumbling house. A flamboyant sceptic investigates and claims to have solved the mystery of the haunting, though few believe him. Is this haunting of 1907 linked to another on the same street investigated by the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) in 1888? To have two houses just 5 numbers apart on the same street making ghostly headlines seems like more than just a coincidence?Find out more on today’s episode. Thanks to Tom Ruffles’ SPR archive blogFind show notes and links for further reading at weirdinthewade.blogContact the show at weirdinthewade@gmail.com Weird in the wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat DoigTheme music and this episode’s Unicorn theme by Tess Savigear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 min
  • 38 Demon Dogs and Creepy Canines (Live)

    38 Demon Dogs and Creepy Canines (Live)
    Dec 22 2025
    Recorded live at the Bigg Theatre in Biggleswade, this is a special Christmas episode of Weird in the Wade! Nat with special guest Owen Staton explore tales of demon dogs, creepy canines and haunted hounds. Avoiding the most famous of them all Old Shuck, this episode considers lesser-known tales including those shared by listeners, as well as folktales from Bedfordshire and across the UK. From Luton’s fiery hound of Galley Hill to a tragic Welsh folktale, as well as tales of kindred canines who seem to guide human companions out of danger. Special thanks to Owen Staton from Time Between Times Storytelling podcast Thanks to Julie, listener to Weird in the Wade for letting me share her stories. To see images referenced in the episode visit the show blog at weirdinthewade.blog Nat will be hosting a Winterval Ghost Stories and Folktales online event on the evening of Monday 29th December. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1966782724072?aff=oddtdtcreator On Friday 9th January, Nat is hosting an evening of Biggleswade's Dark History at the Bigg Theatre in Biggleswade find out more here: https://www.thebiggtheatre.co.uk/natalie-doig/ If you have a story to share or any comments please email Nat at weirdinthewade@gmail.com Follow Weird in the Wade on social media for behind the scenes info and latest news. https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade Weird in the Wade theme and the specially composed Black Shuck theme which opened this episode by Tess Savigear Written by Nat Doig Presented by Nat Doig and Owen Staton Produced and Edited by Lucy Dearlove Assistant Producers: Izzy Syme and Liv Woodward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • 37 The Ghosts of Preston Manor

    37 The Ghosts of Preston Manor
    Dec 8 2025
    Join Nat on a brief trip away from the wade to the seaside and Brighton’s hidden gem, Preston Manor. This ancient manor house is possibly England’s most haunted. There is a ghost story, sometimes multiple ghost stories for every room at this beautiful stately home. Dan Cox Head Guide for Brighton Museums and Preston Manor takes us on a tour of the house sharing ghost stories old and new, including his own creepy encounter. Nat also delves into the history behind Preston’s most famous phantom “The White Lady” and discovers more about the late Victorian medium Ada Goodrich Freer who held a séance at the manor in 1896. There are many photos and links to further reading on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog Contact weird in the wade at: weirdinthewade@gmail.com Special thanks to Dan Cox for his expertise and storytelling A huge thank you to Emily Elle Watts for playing the roles of Lily MacDonald and Ada Goodrich Freer in this episode. Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig. Theme music and the Brighton theme composed and performed by Tess Savigear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 min
  • 36 The Ghosts of Coopers Hill

    36 The Ghosts of Coopers Hill
    Nov 24 2025
    Listener Nick, tells Nat about a strange and ghostly experience he had at Coopers Hill in Ampthill, Bedfordshrie back in the early 1980s. Did Nick witness a ghost, a time slip or is there a more rational but equally intriguing explanation for his sighting? With the help of Bryan Bland from Ampthill Ghost Walks, Nat uncovers the strange history of Coopers Hill, or the Firs as locals call it. That history includes, Victorian poachers, Canadian lumberjacks in World War One, and a secret cold war bunker. Musicain Olie Campbell inspired by the stories of Coopers HIll has composed two short songs for this episode as well. Listen until the end to catch a sneak preview of the next episode as well. Thanks to Nick, Bryan and Olie for their wonderful contributions to this episode. Check out photographs and links to further reading at weirdinthewade.blog Have a suggestion or comment then email Nat at weirdinthewade@gmail.com Follow the show here: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade Support weird in the wade on Patreon or Ko-fi Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear Additional music and soundeffects from Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • 35 The Potton Road Poltergeist

    35 The Potton Road Poltergeist
    Nov 10 2025
    Can an historic poltergeist haunting cast light on the current phenomena affecting Andy’s house? We visited Andy’s house in the last episode. Nat uncovers the poltergeist story behind the 1994 newspaper headlines. She considers the historical context of the haunting, including the broadcast in 1992 of Ghostwatch. Nat also chats with Bethan Briggs-Miller of Eerie Essex podcast and co-founder of the East Anglian Folklore Centre about haunted houses and attending paranormal investigations. Nat also returns to Andy’s house, where what she hoped would be a simple update from Andy after the last show, turned into something slightly spookier. Make sure you listen until the end to catch this interview and some of the sounds captured in Andy’s house. You can find more information, show notes and photographs on the show blog: weirdinthewade.blog If you have a question or idea, please get in touch with Nat on weirdinthewade@gmail.com or on social media: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade Thank you again to Andy for his time and for sharing his experiences. A huge thank you to Bethan Briggs-Miller for her time, expertise and experience. Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig Haunted House and weird in the wade theme are composed and performed by Tess Savigear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 6 min
  • 34. What's Haunting Andy's House?

    34. What's Haunting Andy's House?
    Oct 27 2025
    Weird in the Wade is back! In this episode Nat investigates haunting phenomena happening in a house right now in Biggleswade. Andy and his little dog Dolly are troubled by bangs, footsteps, and other strange sounds and sights in their cottage. Do former occupants hold the answers? Does the recent and ancient history of the land hide clues? Is Andy's house the only home experiencing ghostly activity in that area of Biggleswade? Over this episode and the next Nat explores what could be haunting Andy's house, and others in the area, through her usual research into history and beyond. Remember new episodes of Weird in the Wade will now be released every two weeks! Find show notes and photographs on the weird in the wade blog: weirdinthewade.blog If you want ad free episodes why not join weird in the wade on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WeirdintheWade If you want to get in touch with weird in the wade then either follow the show on social media, links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade or email weirdinthewade@gmail.com Thank you to Andy and Dolly for their time, and Carol for telling me her story. Thank you to Tess for reading Carol's words and remixing a new sparkly version of the weird in the wade theme tune. Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig Theme music and this episode's haunted house theme by Tess Savigear All additional music and sound effects by Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 min
  • Weird in the Wade Returns: Trailer

    Weird in the Wade Returns: Trailer
    Oct 20 2025
    A quick trailer for the Return of Weird in the Wade, featuring a teaser of what to expect from the first new episode: What's Haunting Andy's House? Make sure you're subscribed to Weird in the Wade wherever you listen, so you don't miss an episode. Remember new episodes of Weird in the Wade will be released every two weeks from Monday 27th October 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 min