Overview
Series synopsis
Strange but True? is a British sci-fi & fantasy documentary mystery television series that premiered on ITV1 on October 28, 1994. It ended on November 7, 1997. It stars Michael Aspel.
Michael Aspel explores supernatural phenomena and unexplained mysteries from ghosts and poltergeists to near death experiences, vampires and aliens.
Premise
Michael Aspel explores supernatural phenomena and unexplained mysteries from ghosts and poltergeists to near death experiences, vampires and aliens.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Aspel as Host
Guest cast
- Terry Diab as Reconstruction Cast
- Mark Jameson as Reconstruction Cast
- Barbara Horne as Reconstruction Cast: Twins
- Stephen Webber as Reconstruction Cast
- Sophie Revell as Reconstruction Cast: Psychic Kids
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | May 21, 1993 | June 27, 1997 |
| Season 1 | 7 | October 28, 1994 | December 9, 1994 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 8, 1995 | November 10, 1995 |
| Season 3 | 10 | August 30, 1996 | June 27, 1997 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 5, 1997 | November 7, 1997 |
Season 0 preview
2 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot - UFO Sightings / Reincarnation | May 21, 1993 |
| 2 | Live Special | June 27, 1997 |
Season 1 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Robinson's Premonitions; Pete the Poltergeist | October 28, 1994 |
| 2 | Bonnybridge; Robert Taylor Incident; Painless Penny | November 4, 1994 |
| 3 | Dover Castle; Psychic Healer Lorraine Ham | November 11, 1994 |
Season 2 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith Healer; Past Life Memories | September 8, 1995 |
| 2 | Time Slip; Haunted Trawler | September 15, 1995 |
| 3 | Pet Healers; Muncaster Castle | September 22, 1995 |
Season 3 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venetian Palace Incident | August 30, 1996 |
| 2 | Cornish Sea Monster; Exorcist's Story | September 6, 1996 |
| 3 | Past Life Memories; Pluckley, Most Haunted Village in England | September 13, 1996 |
Season 4 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paranormal on Camera; Twin Coincidences | September 5, 1997 |
| 2 | Littlecote House; Skiers on Bavarian Alps | September 12, 1997 |
| 3 | Remote Viewing (David Morehouse) | September 19, 1997 |
Production
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Documentary, Mystery
Country
GB
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 28, 1994 |
| Last aired | November 7, 1997 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |