Strange but True?

For similar uses, see Strange but true (disambiguation).

Strange but True? is a Paranormal documentary television show that aired on ITV for four seasons, from 21 May 1993 to 7 November 1997^[1][2] and was hosted by Michael Aspel.^[3]

Strange but True?
Genre	Paranormal documentary
Presented by	Michael Aspel
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	4
No. of episodes	39 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	30 minutes (inc. adverts) 90 minutes (live special)
Production company	LWT
Original release
Network	ITV
Release	21 May 1993 (1993-05-21) – 7 November 1997 (1997-11-07)

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.^[4]

Transmissions

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

Date	Entitle
27 June 1997	Live Special