Strange but True? explained

Genre:Paranormal documentary
Presenter:Michael Aspel
Country:England
Language:English
Num Series:4
Num Episodes:39
List Episodes:List of Strange but True? episodes
Runtime:30 minutes (inc. adverts)
90 minutes (live special)
Company:LWT
Channel:ITV

Strange but True? is a Paranormal documentary television show that aired on ITV for four seasons, from 21 May 1993 to 7 November 1997 and was hosted by Michael Aspel.[1]

Premise

The series explored a number of aspects of unexplained activity, from ghosts and poltergeists, to near-death experiences, vampires and aliens. The series involved filmed reconstructions of classic cases with actors and interviews with the original participants and researchers in each event. Story consultant for all episodes was paranormal researcher Jenny Randles.[2]

Transmissions

See main article: List of Strange but True? episodes.

Regular

Series Start date End date Episodes
Pilot 21 May 1993 1
1 28 October 1994 9 December 1994 7
2 8 September 1995 10 November 1995 10
3 30 August 1996 1 November 1996 10
4 5 September 1997 7 November 1997 10

Specials

Notes and References

  1. News: How Michael Aspel gave me the biggest fright of my life. Collin. Robbie. 2011-10-31. 2019-10-29. en-GB. 0307-1235.
  2. Web site: Strange but True?. The Movie Database. en. 2019-10-29.