The Witch Farm Is Coming to BBC One – And I’m Already Checking Under the Bed!

Danny Robins, a haunted Welsh farmhouse and a terrifying true-life mystery? Well, that’s my November evenings sorted!

Right then, lovely lot, cancel your plans, grab the biggest blanket you own and make sure you’ve got someone willing to accompany you to the toilet, because The Witch Farm is coming to BBC One on Sunday 22 November 2026!

And if you know me, you’ll know I’m just a tiny bit obsessed with all things paranormal.

Actually, who am I kidding? I’m completely obsessed!

But throw Danny Robins into the mix and, well, you’ve got my full attention.

I’m a HUGE Danny Robins fan. From Uncanny to The Battersea Poltergeist and the absolutely brilliant 2:22 – A Ghost Story, this man knows exactly how to make you question every unexplained noise in your house.

Was that the central heating?

The dog?

Or has something from the other side decided to pop in for a cuppa?

Who knows? But I can guarantee I’ll be investigating!

A Haunted Farmhouse in Wales? Oh, Go On Then!

Now, this is where things get particularly exciting for me.

The Witch Farm is set right here in beautiful South Wales, in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons.

And as someone who’s spent much of her life exploring paranormal experiences, researching hauntings and wandering around old Welsh buildings hoping to encounter something unusual, this is right up my street.

The story takes us back to 1989.

A family decides to swap the hustle and bustle of London for the peace and quiet of the Welsh countryside.

Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?

Fresh air, gorgeous mountain views, a lovely farmhouse and absolutely nobody bothering you.

What could possibly go wrong?

Well, quite a lot, apparently!

Bill and Liz, along with their teenage son Jonathan, move into a remote farmhouse called Heol Fanog, hoping to start a new chapter.

But their dream home soon becomes something rather less dreamy.

Strange things begin happening, unexplained disturbances interrupt family life, and there’s even a mysterious figure making appearances.

Personally, I’d be straight out of there.

Actually, that’s a complete lie. I’d probably be wandering around with my recording equipment asking, “Hello? Is anybody there?”

And then wondering why I couldn’t sleep that night!

Danny Robins Does It Again!

One of the reasons I absolutely love Danny Robins is his ability to explore the paranormal without simply telling us what to believe.

He gives us the stories, the witnesses, the questions and the mysteries, and leaves us to make up our own minds.

Team Believer or Team Sceptic?

I’m definitely leaning towards Team Believer, although I love hearing the sceptical explanations too.

That’s what makes paranormal investigation so fascinating.

And having followed Danny’s work for years, I’m particularly excited to see how he’s transformed The Witch Farm from a podcast into a four-part television drama.

The original BBC Radio 4 podcast was already wonderfully unsettling, so seeing the story brought to life on screen is something I’ve been looking forward to.

Although, knowing me, I’ll probably spend half the programme shouting at the television.

“WHY ARE YOU GOING IN THERE?”

“JUST TURN THE LIGHT ON!”

And the classic…

“IF YOU HEAR SOMEONE WHISPER YOUR NAME, DON’T BLOODY ANSWER!”

Of course, if it were me, I’d probably answer.

Twice.

A Fantastic Cast Bringing the Mystery to Life

The drama stars Gabrielle Creevy as Liz and Michael Socha as Bill, with Lewin Lloyd playing their teenage son Jonathan.

And there’s plenty of familiar talent joining them.

We’ve got Sian Gibson, Robert Pugh, Jeremy Swift, Edward Holcroft, Suzanne Packer and Roger Evans among the cast.

It’s a brilliant line-up, and I’m especially pleased to see Welsh talent involved in a drama set in our beautiful country.

The four-part series has been written by Danny Robins and directed by Stacey Gregg.

With each episode running for approximately an hour, that’s four hours of paranormal entertainment.

Four hours!

I’ll need a serious supply of tea and biscuits.

Possibly a nightlight too.

Why The Witch Farm Has Me So Excited

Now, I’ve always had a particular fascination with haunted houses.

Not just the bangs, footsteps and things that supposedly go bump in the night, but the people living through these experiences.

How does it feel when your home, the one place where you’re supposed to feel safe, suddenly becomes somewhere you dread being?

How does it affect your relationships, your sleep and your mental wellbeing?

These are questions that genuinely interest me, especially as someone who has experienced frightening events that I interpreted as paranormal during my own childhood.

I’ve spoken openly about my experiences growing up in Cardiff, particularly in a house in Gabalfa where I felt constantly frightened by things I couldn’t explain.

Those memories have stayed with me throughout my life and are part of the reason I’ve developed such a strong interest in psychology and parapsychology.

And that’s why stories like The Witch Farm fascinate me.

It’s not simply about whether a house is haunted.

It’s about belief, fear, relationships and the enormous impact unexplained experiences can have on the people involved.

Whether you believe in ghosts or think there’s a perfectly ordinary explanation for everything, there’s something incredibly compelling about these stories.

And when they’re set in Wales?

Even better!

Wales, Ghosts and a Good Old-Fashioned Mystery

Let’s face it, Wales has no shortage of spooky locations.

We’ve got ancient castles, abandoned buildings, centuries of folklore and enough ghost stories to keep Danny Robins busy for the next twenty years.

Our mountains and valleys are absolutely stunning during the day.

But put a remote farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, add a bit of Welsh mist and wait until the sun goes down…

Suddenly that peaceful countryside feels a little less inviting!

And that’s exactly the sort of atmosphere I’m hoping The Witch Farm delivers.

The newly released clip offers a glimpse of the unsettling events awaiting the family, and I have a feeling we’re in for something rather creepy.

When Can We Watch The Witch Farm?

Right, get your diaries out!

The Witch Farm premieres on Sunday 22 November 2026.

Where to watch: BBC One, BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer.

Episodes: Four, each approximately 60 minutes long.

Written and created by: Danny Robins.

Starring: Gabrielle Creevy, Michael Socha and Lewin Lloyd.

BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer

Will I Be Watching? Absolutely!

There’s something rather wonderful about settling down on a dark November evening with a proper paranormal drama.

The curtains closed, the heating on, a hot cuppa in hand and absolutely no intention of answering the front door.

Unless it’s Danny Robins, of course.

Then I’ll be there in approximately three seconds!

I genuinely cannot wait to see how this fascinating Welsh haunting has been adapted for television.

And knowing Danny’s talent for storytelling, I’m expecting plenty of suspense, mystery and those wonderful moments that leave you questioning what you’ve just witnessed.

So, lovely lot, whether you’re a lifelong paranormal enthusiast like me or someone who insists ghosts don’t exist but still sleeps with the landing light on, I reckon this is one to add to your watchlist.

The Witch Farm arrives on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 22 November.

I’ll be watching.

Probably from behind a cushion.

And if something starts knocking on my bedroom wall afterwards, I’m sending Danny Robins the bill for my electricity because every light in the house will be staying ON!

Are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

And if you’ve ever experienced anything unexplained in your own home, get in touch. You know I love a good ghost story!

Until next time, lovely lot…

Stay spooky!

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