A Different Breed

Posted by Cally on Saturday, April 16, 2011 In : TV reviews 
OK so this isn’t strictly a “paranormal” program but hear me out.

The British are notorious pet lovers. This program highlights just how nuts about our pets we really are.
Here comes the paranormal bit. In the first episode we met Vinnie Jones the clairvoyant dachshund, apparently this pooch sees ghostly beings wherever he goes and alerts his owners by barking.

'Whatever...' I hear you say, but this program sets out to prove Vinnies amazing powers of intuity teaming him up with a paranor...

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Being Human

Posted by Cally on Saturday, April 16, 2011 In : TV reviews 
Want new flatmates? How about a vampire, werewolf and a ghost? Sound like the ideal flatmates?

Before you decide maybe you should tune into being human.
Annie (ghost), George (werewolf) and Mitchell (vampire) all share a house in Bristol where all kinds of supernatural visitors drop by.

Now in its third series, being human is taking UK TV network BBC3 by storm.
Written and created by Toby Whithouse of No Angels, Hotel Babylon and Dr Who fame, this supernatural show has me tuning in episode afte...

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Psychic Kids

Posted by Skepchic Jen on Saturday, November 13, 2010 In : TV reviews 

Even among self-identified skeptics, who are aware of the dangers of fraud and outspoken against the most popular offenders, there is a tendency to laugh at psychics. I mean, come on. They’re funny. We can get away with it because, unlike some other issues about which skeptics seek to educate, the public in general gets what’s up with this crowd. The average person doesn’t really believe in psychics, and understands that most them are everyday, garden-variety kooks or scammers or both, ...


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Ghost Hunting Shows Are Getting Tiresome

Posted by Atticus on Monday, July 19, 2010 In : TV reviews 

If like RiPA, you are starting to get a little bit tired with the current trend of ghost hunting shows, the following read should have you nodding in agreement!

With all ghost hunting shows, there are only two possible outcomes; either a ghost is found, or not (so really one possible outcome). Producers have to prepare for either scenario.

Just The Facts

Every loosely science based channel airs multiple shows where people search for ghosts.
They all share one flaw.
Ghosts are rarely seen if at ...


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Derek Acorah / Michael Jackson Seance - Transcript

Posted by RiPA Rep on Monday, November 16, 2009 In : TV reviews 

Ok, so its been and gone and the update has been delayed due to other projects.
So, Derek Acorah is going to contact Michael Jackson is he?
Bit of a tall order methinks, but we all know how skillful and in touch with the spirits Mr acorah is.

We have the full transcript of the seance here and again with a little critical thinking applied.
Im not going to go into detail on the pomp and circumstance leading up to the seance so lets just jump straight in:

June Sarpong: JS
Matthew Smith: MS
Derek Ac...


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