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.

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Episodes

Maelmin Henge

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Home of the Witch Executioner

The Home of the Witch Executioner - The North Berwick Witch trails in Twizel Castle - In Search of Spirit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Dead Children's Mine

We investigate an old working pit in west Holywell where dozens lost their lives, from workers to children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Burke and Hare - Grave Robbers

Alan Robson heads to Edinburgh to tell the tale of murderers and grave robbers Burke and Hare. William Burke and William Hare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 2022•31 min

Halloween

A podcast for Halloween - not for the faint hearted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2022•54 min

Grisly Tales - Ghosts, Witches, Curses

Alan Robson's Grisly Takes, looking at the more gruesome of tales. Not for the faint hearted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2022•45 min

Grisly Tales - Crippen

Alan Robson's Grisly Takes, looking at the more gruesome of tales. Not for the faint hearted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 2022•48 min

Grisly Tales - Charlie Peace

Alan Robson's Grisly Takes, looking at the more gruesome of tales. Not for the faint hearted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min

Classic Halloween from 1988

Alan Robson's now legendary Halloween phone in from 1988. Filled with callers and their tales from the dark side. Broadcast on Metro Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 5

The Final Radio Show 4 of 4

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 4

The Final Radio Show 3 of 4

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 3

The Final Radio Show 2 of 4

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 2

The Final Radio Show 1 of 4

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2022•2 hr 46 min•Ep. 1

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