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.
Warnings from the Future?
Apr 3, 1985
In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke looks into people claiming they are clairvoyant.
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Apr 10, 1985
Arthur C. Clarke investigates poltergeists cases all over the world.
From Mind to Mind
Apr 17, 1985
In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke investigates the truth behind telepathy.
Stigmata: The Wounds of Christ
Apr 24, 1985
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.
Ghosts, Apparitions and Haunted Houses
May 1, 1985
Are ghosts real? In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke reports on his experiences with ghosts and apparitions.
Have We Lived Before?
May 15, 1985
Arthur C. Clarke explores the possibility of life after death.
Fairies, Phantoms and Fantastic Photographs
May 22, 1985
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.
An Element of the Divine
Jun 5, 1985
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.
Walking on Fire
Jun 12, 1985
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.
Messages from the Dead?
Jun 19, 1985
Arthur C. Clarke investigates the claim by people that they can actually speak with the dead.
The Roots of Evil
Jun 26, 1985
Curses, hexes, and voodoo are investigated by Arthur C. Clarke.
Metal Bending, Magic and Mind Over Matter
Jul 3, 1985
Arthur C. Clarke explores the possiblity of tele-kinetic powers...the ability to physically move objects with the mind.
Strange Powers: The Verdict
Jul 10, 1985
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.
