Secret North East

Explore fascinating stories from North East England.

Radio Newcastle,41 episodes

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The North East's Last Witch
Matt Bailey explores the legend of the last North East woman accused of witchcraft.
18 Oct 2024,3 mins
The 'Geordie Yeti' mystery
Matt Bailey explores the strange rumours of a 'Geordie Yeti' in Northumberland.
18 Oct 2024,4 mins
Mary Ann Cotton: A County Durham killer
She's named Britain's first female serial killer, but some claim all is not as it seems.
02 Oct 2024,40 mins
Holy Island's lost cemetery
Jo Lonsdale meets the team working to uncover secrets of Holy Island's 'lost cemetery'
25 Sep 2024,3 mins
The widow of Windy Nook: A serial killer bride
Matt Bailey explores the story of Mary Wilson, a 'cosy old lady' who was a secret killer.
11 Sep 2024,6 mins
The secrets and hauntings of Lumley Castle
Historian Michael Beckford shares the strange stories of Lumley Castle with Gilly Hope.
16 Aug 2024,10 mins
Uncovering Wearside's role in abolishing slavery
An app has been produced to uncover Sunderland's role in abolishing slavery.
08 Jul 2024,3 mins
The Geordie who fought in the American Civil War
Robert Renoldson was an American Civil War veteran but was buried in an unmarked grave.
01 Jul 2024,7 mins
Harry Houdini and his daring displays
Rob Kilburn explores Harry Houdini's daring displays across the North East.
28 May 2024,4 mins
Hidden caves and smugglers
Rob Kilburn explores the coastal caves of South Shields and the smugglers who used them.
28 May 2024,5 mins
The great fire of Gateshead
Matt Bailey explores one of the worst disasters in North East history.
28 May 2024,7 mins