Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe
Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe was a popular eighteen part television series looking at unexplained phenomena across the universe. It was first broadcast in the United Kingdom by independent television network ITV. It premiered on July 15, 1994. It was the sequel to Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World and Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers. The series is introduced by acclaimed science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke in short sequences filmed at his home in Sri Lanka. However, individual episodes are narrated by Carol Vorderman. The series was produced by John Fairley and directed by Peter Jones, Michael Weigall and Charles Flynn.
Cast: Arthur C. Clarke, Carol Vorderman
Season 1
26 episodes
- 1. Snake Charmers, Wolf Children and Holy MenIndian mystics have long impressed with their snake-charming and rope tricks : but are they illusions or real magic?CCJul 15, 1994
- 2. On the Trail of the Big CatsThe search for hard evidence to back up sightings of big cats in unlikely locationsCCJul 22, 1994
- 3. Where Giants WalkedTheories explaining the enormous carved heads on Rapa Nui, better known as Easter IslandCCJul 29, 1994
- 4. Relics of the SaintsScientists investigate the Turin Shroud and other myths surrounding religious relicsCCAug 5, 1994
- 5. Mysteries of the SeaThe intriguing Marie Celeste mystery, and an exploration of a Sri Lankan shipwreckCCAug 12, 1994
- 6. The Psychic DetectivesCan psychic visions really aid police murder investigations?CCAug 19, 1994
- 7. Keys to the PastThe mystery of giant stone jars discovered on an Indo-Chinese plainCCAug 26, 1994
- 8. The Burning QuestionTheories which attempt to explain the phenomenon of spontaneous human combustionCCSep 2, 1994
- 9. A Crop of CirclesAre crop circles messages from extraterrestrial forces or clever hoaxes?CCSep 9, 1994
- 10. At Death's DoorMyths and beliefs surrounding the final frontier : deathCCSep 16, 1994
- 11. Callers from the CosmosInvestigation into whether extraterrestrials are trying to contact man, and alleged alien abductionsCCSep 23, 1994
- 12. The Evil EyeTales of curses and omens which defy logical explanationCCSep 30, 1994
- 13. Secrets of the PyramidsWhat recent evidence reveals about the mystery of the pyramidsCCOct 7, 1994
- 14. Mysteries of the MayaThe sci-fi writer talks to archaeologists trying to uncover the truth about the Mayan civilizationCCOct 14, 1994
- 15. Squaring the Bermuda TriangleScientific theories surrounding the bizarre disappearances within the Bermuda TriangleCCOct 21, 1994
- 16. Doom of the DinosaursPossible reasons for the dinosaurs' extinction, including a meteorite impact which could have caused a nuclear winterCCOct 28, 1994
- 17. Cracking Codes: Writings, Runes and Other RiddlesUnravelling the mystery surrounding the Vinland map and the Kensington RunestoneCCNov 4, 1994
- 18. Zombies, The Living Dead?Are tales of the living dead simply superstition, or is there a medical explanation?CCNov 11, 1994
- 19. The Strange Powers of AnimalsTopics include Canine cancer detection, Learned pig, Clever hans.CCNov 18, 1994
- 20. Into Thin AirTopics include Crocker Land Expedition, Fata Morgana (mirage), Phantom Island, Pepys Island.CCNov 25, 1994
- 21. Baffling BombardmentsArthur attempts to find the reason behind the bizarre items which fall from the skies.CCDec 2, 1994
- 22. Meeting Mary: Visions Of The VirginTopics include Miracle of the Sun, Our Lady of Fatima, Steuart Campbell, James Horan (monsignor), Moving statues, Our Lady of Medjugorje.CCDec 9, 1994
- 23. Secrets Of Ancient WorldsTopics include Bimini Road, Edgar Cayce, Atlantis, Santorini caldera, Minoan eruption, Anthony Bonanno, Olmec colossal heads, Misraħ Għar il-KbirCCDec 16, 1994
- 24. Spirits Of Place: Hauntings & SpectresTopics include Spirit photography.CCDec 23, 1994
- 25. True Or False: More Than Meets The Eye?Topics include Drake's Plate of Brass, New Albion, Herbert Eugene Bolton, Frank Asaro, Hermann Loew, Archaeopteryx, Sherbone Bone.CCDec 30, 1994
- 26. Mysteries Of The NorthTopics include Almas (folklore wildman), Viking expansion, Storsjöodjuret.CCJan 6, 1995
Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe
Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe was a popular eighteen part television series looking at unexplained phenomena across the universe. It was first broadcast in the United Kingdom by independent television network ITV. It premiered on July 15, 1994. It was the sequel to Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World and Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers. The series is introduced by acclaimed science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke in short sequences filmed at his home in Sri Lanka. However, individual episodes are narrated by Carol Vorderman. The series was produced by John Fairley and directed by Peter Jones, Michael Weigall and Charles Flynn.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Arthur C. Clarke
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
