Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers (1985) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers online in HD.
Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers — Storyline
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 & Crew
- Starring: Arthur C. Clarke, Anna Ford
Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1985-04-03 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (5 votes) |
Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Warnings from the Future? (1985-04-03) — In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke looks into people claiming they are clairvoyant.
- E2: Things That Go Bump in the Night (1985-04-10) — Arthur C. Clarke investigates poltergeists cases all over the world.
- E3: From Mind to Mind (1985-04-17) — In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke investigates the truth behind telepathy.
- E4: Stigmata: The Wounds of Christ (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.
- E5: Ghosts, Apparitions and Haunted Houses (1985-05-01) — Are ghosts real? In this episode, Arthur C. Clarke reports on his experiences with ghosts and apparitions.
- E6: Have We Lived Before? (1985-05-15) — Arthur C. Clarke explores the possibility of life after death.
- E7: Fairies, Phantoms and Fantastic Photographs (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.
- E8: An Element of the Divine (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.
- E9: Walking on Fire (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.
- E10: Messages from the Dead? (1985-06-19) — Arthur C. Clarke investigates the claim by people that they can actually speak with the dead.
- E11: The Roots of Evil (1985-06-26) — Curses, hexes, and voodoo are investigated by Arthur C. Clarke.
- E12: Metal Bending, Magic and Mind Over Matter (1985-07-03) — Arthur C. Clarke explores the possiblity of tele-kinetic powers…the ability to physically move objects with the mind.
- E13: Strange Powers: The Verdict (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Where can I watch Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
