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.

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Seasons

1. Warnings from the Future?

Air Date: 1985-04-03

In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke looks into people claiming they are clairvoyant.

2. Things That Go Bump in the Night

Air Date: 1985-04-10

Arthur C. Clarke investigates poltergeists cases all over the world.

3. From Mind to Mind

Air Date: 1985-04-17

In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke investigates the truth behind telepathy.

4. Stigmata: The Wounds of Christ

Air Date: 1985-04-24

Arthur C. Clarke invesitigates the history of stigmata, which are wounds that appear on people as the wounds did on Christ when he was crucified.

5. Ghosts, Apparitions and Haunted Houses

Air Date: 1985-05-01

Are ghosts real? In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke reports on his experiences with ghosts and apparitions.

6. Have We Lived Before?

Air Date: 1985-05-15

Arthur C. Clarke explores the possibility of life after death.

7. Fairies, Phantoms and Fantastic Photographs

Air Date: 1985-05-22

In 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.

8. An Element of the Divine

Air Date: 1985-06-05

In 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.

9. Walking on Fire

Air Date: 1985-06-12

Firewalking is common in many eastern countries, but how do they do it? Arthur C. Clarke visits Greece, Spain, and Sri Lanka to find out.

10. Messages from the Dead?

Air Date: 1985-06-19

Arthur C. Clarke investigates the claim by people that they can actually speak with the dead.

11. The Roots of Evil

Air Date: 1985-06-26

Curses, hexes, and voodoo are investigated by Arthur C. Clarke.

12. Metal Bending, Magic and Mind Over Matter

Air Date: 1985-07-03

Arthur C. Clarke explores the possiblity of tele-kinetic powers...the ability to physically move objects with the mind.

13. Strange Powers: The Verdict

Air Date: 1985-07-10

In this final program of the series, appropriately the 13th episode, Arthur C. Clarke summarizes his thoughts about his investigation of supernatural and paranormal powers.

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Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

1985-04-03

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Arthur C. Clarke

Host

Anna Ford

Narrator