Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers
★ 7.2·1985·1 seasons · 13 episodes·Series
Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Warnings from the Future?In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke looks into people claiming they are clairvoyant.2E2Things That Go Bump in the NightArthur C. Clarke investigates poltergeists cases all over the world.3E3From Mind to MindIn this episode, Arthur C. Clarke investigates the truth behind telepathy.4E4Stigmata: 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.5E5Ghosts, Apparitions and Haunted HousesAre ghosts real? In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke reports on his experiences with ghosts and apparitions.6E6Have We Lived Before?Arthur C. Clarke explores the possibility of life after death.7E7Fairies, 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.8E8An 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.9E9Walking 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.10E10Messages from the Dead?Arthur C. Clarke investigates the claim by people that they can actually speak with the dead.11E11The Roots of EvilCurses, hexes, and voodoo are investigated by Arthur C. Clarke.12E12Metal Bending, Magic and Mind Over MatterArthur C. Clarke explores the possiblity of tele-kinetic powers...the ability to physically move objects with the mind.13E13Strange 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.
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