Surprise Surprise (Glasgow's Ghost Theatres and Bible John)

Surprise Surprise (Glasgow's Ghost Theatres and Bible John)

Author: Chris and Hannah November 18, 2024 Duration: 1:58:54

Surprise Surprise: We're Back


Step into the shadows of Glasgow's hidden history in this chilling episode. We explore the city's ghost theatres—once vibrant venues now said to echo with the spirits of their former patrons and performers. From eerie apparitions to inexplicable sounds, these forgotten stages have stories to tell.

Then, we dive into one of Scotland's most infamous unsolved mysteries: the case of Bible John. This elusive serial killer terrorized Glasgow in the late 1960s, preying on young women he met at the Barrowland Ballroom. Who was he? What clues did he leave behind? And why does his case continue to haunt Scotland's collective memory?

Tune in as we unravel tales of the supernatural and the sinister in this captivating journey through Glasgow's haunted and harrowing past.


Glasgow’s atmospheric streets provide the perfect backdrop for A Wee Bit Gothic, where hosts Chris and Hannah explore the darker corners of culture and history. This isn't a scripted lecture; it's a conversation between two friends who’ve been drawn to the macabre and the melancholic since they were young. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in a dimly lit pub, listening as they weave together topics that might seem disparate but are united by a gothic sensibility. You’ll hear them delve into infamous true crime cases, dissect the brooding themes of classic and contemporary literature, and share stories of haunted places and the architects who accidentally built them. The discussion might pivot to a film that captures a particular shade of gloom, all filtered through their personal perspectives as creatives living in a city that embodies its own gritty romance. The charm of this podcast lies in its authentic, meandering curiosity-Chris and Hannah aren’t presenting definitive guides, but rather sharing their own thoughts and reactions, making the eerie and the unsettling feel strangely welcoming. It’s for anyone who finds beauty in the shadowy, the historical, and the tragically human, all delivered with a distinctive Glaswegian warmth that contrasts beautifully with the dark subject matter.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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