The Hit Paranormal Podcast THE WITCH FARM Is Getting a Series Adaptation From BBC
If you’re into eerie true stories and slow-burn supernatural mysteries, this one’s going to be right up your alley. The massively popular paranormal podcast The Witch Farm is making the jump to television, with the BBC officially ordering a four-part drama adaptation.
The series comes from Danny Robins, the mind behind the chart-topping Uncanny podcast and the stage hit 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Now he’s bringing one of his most unsettling stories to the screen, expanding it into a full-on scripted experience.
Set in South Wales in 1989, the story follows a couple chasing a fresh start that quickly turns into something far more disturbing. Here’s the official logline:
“South Wales, 1989. Bill and Liz Rich leave London for Heol Fanog, a remote modern farmhouse in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, determined to make a fresh start.
“At first, the isolation feels like freedom. But when, in the midst of a traumatic home birth, Liz becomes convinced she’s seen a ghostly figure in the bedroom, they start to feel increasingly afraid.
“What follows is a steady escalation of the chillingly uncanny – unexplained disturbances and an unsettling sense that they are not alone.
“As Bill and Liz begin to investigate, the house draws them deeper into a history that refuses to stay buried. And as the land yields its secrets, so too does their marriage – testing the limits of trust, belief, and what they’re willing to deny to survive.”
Isolation, a haunted farmhouse, and a relationship unraveling under pressure? That’s a great recipe for a tense supernatural drama.
Leading the series are Gabrielle Creevy (Black Doves) and Michael Socha (Showtrial), who’ll be stepping into the roles of Liz and Bill. With Mammoth Screen producing, the same company behind The Forsytes, the show already has a strong creative foundation.
Robins is writing the series himself, which is a big win for fans of the podcast. His storytelling style leans heavily into real accounts and psychological tension, and while the show is inspired by true events and witness testimonies, it’ll also remix elements to better suit the format.
Robins shared his excitement for the adaptation, saying: “Get ready for a supernatural thriller that plays out as the most deliciously dark detective story — an emotional rollercoaster that will have you gripped, moved and spine-tingled. I can’t wait to spook you out.”
BBC’s director of drama, Lindsay Salt, also teased what audiences can expect: “Taking BBC drama viewers into the hugely popular world of Danny’s podcasts for the first time is incredibly exciting, and in Gabrielle and Michael we have the perfect leads.
“Whether you’re already a fan of Danny’s work or are coming to the story of The Witch Farm for the first time, be prepared for some scares.”
The project is directed by Stacey Gregg (Bad Sisters) and produced by Megan Ott. Filming is expected to kick off soon, which means we likely won’t have to wait too long before this unsettling story finds a whole new audience.
If the series captures even half the tension and dread of the podcast, this could end up being one of the BBC’s standout supernatural dramas.
Source: Deadline