Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe

Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe

1994 · Documentary · 1 Season · 26 Episodes · 7.7

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.

Episodes

E11. Snake Charmers, Wolf Children and Holy Men1994-07-15Indian mystics have long impressed with their snake-charming and rope tricks : but are they illusions or real magic?E22. On the Trail of the Big Cats1994-07-22The search for hard evidence to back up sightings of big cats in unlikely locations E33. Where Giants Walked1994-07-29Theories explaining the enormous carved heads on Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island E44. Relics of the Saints1994-08-05Scientists investigate the Turin Shroud and other myths surrounding religious relics E55. Mysteries of the Sea1994-08-12The intriguing Marie Celeste mystery, and an exploration of a Sri Lankan shipwreck E66. The Psychic Detectives1994-08-19Can psychic visions really aid police murder investigations?E77. Keys to the Past1994-08-26The mystery of giant stone jars discovered on an Indo-Chinese plain E88. The Burning Question1994-09-02Theories which attempt to explain the phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion E99. A Crop of Circles1994-09-09Are crop circles messages from extraterrestrial forces or clever hoaxes?E1010. At Death's Door1994-09-16Myths and beliefs surrounding the final frontier : death E1111. Callers from the Cosmos1994-09-23Investigation into whether extraterrestrials are trying to contact man, and alleged alien abductions E1212. The Evil Eye1994-09-30Tales of curses and omens which defy logical explanation E1313. Secrets of the Pyramids1994-10-07What recent evidence reveals about the mystery of the pyramids E1414. Mysteries of the Maya1994-10-14The sci-fi writer talks to archaeologists trying to uncover the truth about the Mayan civilization E1515. Squaring the Bermuda Triangle1994-10-21Scientific theories surrounding the bizarre disappearances within the Bermuda Triangle E1616. Doom of the Dinosaurs1994-10-28Possible reasons for the dinosaurs' extinction, including a meteorite impact which could have caused a nuclear winter E1717. Cracking Codes: Writings, Runes and Other Riddles1994-11-04Unravelling the mystery surrounding the Vinland map and the Kensington Runestone E1818. Zombies, The Living Dead?1994-11-11Are tales of the living dead simply superstition, or is there a medical explanation?E1919. The Strange Powers of Animals1994-11-18Topics include Canine cancer detection, Learned pig, Clever hans.E2020. Into Thin Air1994-11-25Topics include Crocker Land Expedition, Fata Morgana (mirage), Phantom Island, Pepys Island.E2121. Baffling Bombardments1994-12-02 · 6.0Arthur attempts to find the reason behind the bizarre items which fall from the skies.E2222. Meeting Mary: Visions Of The Virgin1994-12-09 · 6.0Topics include Miracle of the Sun, Our Lady of Fatima, Steuart Campbell, James Horan (monsignor), Moving statues, Our Lady of Medjugorje.E2323. Secrets Of Ancient Worlds1994-12-16 · 6.0Topics include Bimini Road, Edgar Cayce, Atlantis, Santorini caldera, Minoan eruption, Anthony Bonanno, Olmec colossal heads, Misraħ Għar il-Kbir E2424. Spirits Of Place: Hauntings & Spectres1994-12-23 · 7.0Topics include Spirit photography.E2525. True Or False: More Than Meets The Eye?1994-12-30 · 6.0Topics include Drake's Plate of Brass, New Albion, Herbert Eugene Bolton, Frank Asaro, Hermann Loew, Archaeopteryx, Sherbone Bone.E2626. Mysteries Of The North1995-01-06 · 6.0Topics include Almas (folklore wildman), Viking expansion, Storsjöodjuret.

Cast

Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke

Carol Vorderman

Carol Vorderman