From Jack the Ripper to the serial killings of the late 20th century, Arthur C Clarke looks at people who use psychic powers to solve crimes and questions their validity as crime detectives. Through rigorous testing, and police training, can the powers of mediums improve police work in the modern day?

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Are psychic detectives more of a hindrance than a help? Have they ever solved a crime where conventional police methods have failed? We look at cases where their paranormal insights have been vital for police investigators

This film was first broadcast: 19 Aug 1994

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