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Astonishing

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by Tom Hamilton

6 episodes

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Podcast Overview

Astonishing is a UK-based podcast which tells incredible and peculiar stories on a bi-weekly schedule. What happened to a famous crime author when she disappeared for 11 days? What terrorised Victorian society on the dark and foggy streets of London? How did the testimony of one little girl change the meaning of the word 'witch' forever? In each episode we will dive into a new story which will have you questioning 'Is life stranger than fiction?' Produced and presented by Tom Hamilton. Written by Ben Taylor.

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2/14/2022

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February 14, 2022

The Enfield Haunting

When an invisible entity attacked the Hodgson family in the late 1970s, subjecting them to violent and disturbing attacks, the experience left scars that would last for decades. But a closer inspection of the situation revealed inconsistencies. Despite being one of Britain’s best-known ghost stories, very few of us know all of the facts.In the sixth episode of our series Astonishing, we will look into the infamous Enfield Haunting; an incident which terrorised an unsuspecting London family, and caught the world’s attention. Did it really happen? Could it be explained as a simple teenage prank? Or, considering the amount of recorded evidence and independent eye witnesses, was there actually something sinister lurking in the shadows and terrorising the poor family?Originally aired: October 28th 2020.

February 14, 2022

The Pendle Witch Trials

In 1612, a young woman took to the stand in the court of Lancaster Castle where she calmly and shrewdly gave testimony which would lead to the conviction and death of ten members of her local community. Setting a dangerous precedent, the proceedings of the Pendle witch trials would influence the history books in a surprising way.In the fifth episode of our series Astonishing, we’ll explore the world of seventeenth century Lancashire; the harsh reality of living at the bottom-most rung of society; the religious extremism of the Monarchy; and the witch-hunting hysteria which so fiercely caught even the most able-minded men and women of the time.Originally aired: October 13th 2020

February 14, 2022

The Big Cats Of Britain

For centuries, eyewitnesses have reported cat-like creatures prowling the countryside of Great Britain, while farmers tell of livestock torn apart by wild beasts. Are these stories flights of fancy, preying on our collective fears, or do they have an element of truth? Could it be that perhaps these creatures are simply too good at remaining hidden?In the fourth episode of our series Astonishing, we’ll look into various reports of sightings and encounters with non-native species of big cats from around the country, we will connect the dots, and try to uncover the truth behind the most prolific urban legend that continues to thrive in Britain.Originally aired: September 29th 2020

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What is Astonishing?: Astonishing is a UK-based podcast which tells incredible and peculiar stories on a bi-weekly schedule. What happened to a famous crime author when she disappeared for 11 days? What terrorised Victorian society on the dark and foggy streets of London? How did the testimony of one little girl change the meaning of the word 'witch' forever? In each episode we will dive into a new story which will have you questioning 'Is life stranger than fiction?'

Produced and presented by Tom Hamilton.

Written by Ben Taylor.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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