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Sounds,21 Apr 2025,31 mins

Hammersmith Ghost: How to Murder a Poltergeist

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

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Can it be murder if you think you're killing a ghost? In 1804, the London suburb of Hammersmith was being terrorised by a ghost. One man set out to hunt down whoever, or whatever, this was. He almost swung from the end of a rope for his troubles. Join Anthony and Maddy for this ghostly Halloween episode. Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

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