Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers
Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers is a popular thirteen-part British television series looking at strange worlds of the paranormal. It was produced by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and first broadcast in 1985. It was the sequel to the 1980 series Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World. The series is introduced by science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke in short sequences filmed at his home in Sri Lanka. Individual episodes are narrated by Anna Ford. The series was produced by John Fairley and directed by Peter Jones, Michael Weigall and Charles Flynn. It was followed by Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe, broadcast in 1994.
Cast: Arthur C. Clarke, Anna Ford
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. Warnings from the Future?In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke looks into people claiming they are clairvoyant.CCApr 3, 1985
- 2. Things That Go Bump in the NightArthur C. Clarke investigates poltergeists cases all over the world.CCApr 10, 1985
- 3. From Mind to MindIn this episode, Arthur C. Clarke investigates the truth behind telepathy.CCApr 17, 1985
- 4. Stigmata: The Wounds of ChristArthur C. Clarke invesitigates the history of stigmata, which are wounds that appear on people as the wounds did on Christ when he was crucified.CCApr 24, 1985
- 5. Ghosts, Apparitions and Haunted HousesAre ghosts real? In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke reports on his experiences with ghosts and apparitions.CCMay 1, 1985
- 6. Have We Lived Before?Arthur C. Clarke explores the possibility of life after death.CCMay 15, 1985
- 7. Fairies, Phantoms and Fantastic PhotographsIn this episode, Arthur C. Clarke concentrates on strange phenomena captured on film, including a man who claims he can mentally create images on unexposed film.CCMay 22, 1985
- 8. An Element of the DivineIn this episode, Arthur C. Clarke reports on dowsers...people who claim they can use pointing rods to find water or other objects buried deep below the ground.CCJun 5, 1985
- 9. Walking on FireFirewalking is common in many eastern countries, but how do they do it? Arthur C. Clarke visits Greece, Spain, and Sri Lanka to find out.CCJun 12, 1985
- 10. Messages from the Dead?Arthur C. Clarke investigates the claim by people that they can actually speak with the dead.CCJun 19, 1985
- 11. The Roots of EvilCurses, hexes, and voodoo are investigated by Arthur C. Clarke.CCJun 26, 1985
- 12. Metal Bending, Magic and Mind Over MatterArthur C. Clarke explores the possiblity of tele-kinetic powers...the ability to physically move objects with the mind.CCJul 3, 1985
- 13. Strange Powers: The VerdictIn this final program of the series, appropriately the 13th episode, Arthur C. Clarke summarizes his thoughts about his investigation of supernatural and paranormal powers.CCJul 10, 1985
Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers
Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers is a popular thirteen-part British television series looking at strange worlds of the paranormal. It was produced by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and first broadcast in 1985. It was the sequel to the 1980 series Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World. The series is introduced by science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke in short sequences filmed at his home in Sri Lanka. Individual episodes are narrated by Anna Ford. The series was produced by John Fairley and directed by Peter Jones, Michael Weigall and Charles Flynn. It was followed by Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe, broadcast in 1994.
Creators and cast
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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