The Ghost Historian

The Ghost Historian

Alan Robson's Night Owls is an iconic radio phone in show that has been broadcasting on the radio in the North East for over 40 years. Hosted by Alan Robson MBE, you will hear everything from the light hearted, ghost stories, to everything else in between. This podcast is dedicated to showcasing some of the best bits from over the years. PLUS now the audio from the weekly ghost hunts filmed for YouTube and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

June 3, 2025 108 mins
We investigate a site with dating back around 2,000BC, Maelmin Henge. People have been doing rituals here for over 10,000 years and there have been reports of many spirits.

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The Home of the Witch Executioner - The North Berwick Witch trails in Twizel Castle - In Search of Spirit

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May 19, 2025 106 mins
We investigate an old working pit in west Holywell where dozens lost their lives, from workers to children

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December 7, 2022 31 mins
Alan Robson heads to Edinburgh to tell the tale of murderers and grave robbers Burke and Hare. William Burke and William Hare.

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October 31, 2022 53 mins
A podcast for Halloween - not for the faint hearted!

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September 20, 2022 44 mins
Alan Robson's Grisly Takes, looking at the more gruesome of tales. Not for the faint hearted!

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September 6, 2022 48 mins
Alan Robson's Grisly Takes, looking at the more gruesome of tales. Not for the faint hearted!

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August 23, 2022 70 mins
Alan Robson's Grisly Takes, looking at the more gruesome of tales. Not for the faint hearted!

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June 7, 2022 138 mins
Alan Robson's now legendary Halloween phone in from 1988. Filled with callers and their tales from the dark side. Broadcast on Metro Radio.

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May 23, 2022 162 mins

This is the very last live Night Owls show on the radio. Alan Robson share's some best bits and there are callers throughout the show.


Podcast 4 of 4.


First broadcast on24/04/22


Produced by:

Tony McShane

Chris Felton


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May 10, 2022 107 mins

This is one of the last live shows where Alan Robson announces that the radio show is coming to an end. He share's some best bits and there are callers throughout the show.


Podcast 3 of 4.


First broadcast on17/04/22


Produced by:

Tony McShane

Chris Felton


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May 2, 2022 84 mins

This is one of the last live shows where Alan Robson announces that the radio show is coming to an end. He share's some best bits and there are callers throughout the show.


Podcast 2 of 4.


First broadcast on10/04/22


Produced by:

Tony McShane

Chris Felton


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April 24, 2022 165 mins

This is one of the last live shows where Alan Robson announces that the radio show is coming to an end. He share's some best bits and there are callers throughout the show.


Podcast 1 of 4.


First broadcast on 03/04/22


Produced by:

Tony McShane

Chris Felton


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