Powers (British TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Powers |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Created by | Jim Eldridge |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 7 January – 31 March 2004 |
Powers is a British TV show that first came out in 2004 on BBC One. It was created by Jim Eldridge. The show was often described as a kids' version of The X-Files, which is a famous show about strange mysteries. Some people also saw it as a follow-up to another show called The Tomorrow People. Powers had one season with 13 episodes. It was also shown in Australia.
About The Powers Project
The series follows a group of special researchers called The Powers Project. They investigate mysteries that involve things like ghosts, aliens, and other strange events. These are often called paranormal events.
Meet the Team
- Professor Henry Powers (played by Rupert Holliday-Evans) leads the team. He is a smart scientist who tries to understand these strange happenings.
- Mark Roberts (played by Adam Jessop) is a teenager with amazing psychic abilities. He can read minds (this is called telepathy) and move objects with his mind (this is called telekinesis).
- Song-Li Harris (played by Amy Yamazaki) joins the team after the first episode. She is also a teenager with special powers. Song-Li can feel emotions and memories from objects she touches.
- Dr. Mary Holland (played by Mandana Jones) is another important member. She used to have special powers herself, but she doesn't anymore.
How the Show Was Made
Powers took a long time to create, about six years! At one point, the Disney company was interested in helping to make it. But in the end, the BBC made the show all by themselves.
The special effects and computer graphics for Powers were made by a company called Darkside Animation. They used special software to create 170 different scenes with effects. This included the cool opening and closing credits. They also created a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) for one of the episodes.
The show was first planned to be shown in autumn 2004. But it was moved up and started on January 7, 2004. It was also shown on ABC in Australia.
Episode Guide
Here is a list of the episodes from Powers:
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| 1 | "New Kid in Town" | 7 January 2004 | |
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The team investigates strange events at a hotel. A girl named Song-Li Harris says a ghost is damaging her room. It turns out Song-Li's own powers are causing the trouble. She then joins the team.
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| 2 | "Missing" | 14 January 2004 | |
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A man disappears in a quarry, just like his father did years ago. Song-Li's powers help them discover he traveled back in time. The team helps him return to the present.
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| 3 | "Shade in the Stone" | 21 January 2004 | |
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An ancient chalice and amulet are found. One of the finders starts acting strangely. The team realizes an amulet has taken him over, trying to reunite old artifacts.
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| 4 | "We Are Not Alone" | 28 January 2004 | |
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The team tries to talk to a girl found near a secret research place. Mark and Song-Li discover she is an alien. They help her escape back to her spaceship.
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| 5 | "Land of Nod" | 4 February 2004 | |
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A girl has a recurring dream about an old couple. Song-Li shares the dream and helps find the couple. They discover the girl's mother was the couple's adopted daughter.
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| 6 | "Things That Go Bump" | 11 February 2004 | |
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The team investigates strange vandalism at a children's home. They find out two children at the home have their own powers and are causing the incidents.
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| 7 | "Is There Anybody Out There?" | 18 February 2004 | |
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A guest house owner seems to be abducted by aliens on video. The team discovers it was a hoax. But then, they find out the family staying nearby are actually aliens who escape in a UFO.
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| 8 | "I'll Be Watching You" | 25 February 2004 | |
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A boy believes he has a guardian angel protecting him. The team investigates and finds out about a mysterious presence. Mark has to help the boy when he is in danger.
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| 9 | "The Uninvited" | 3 March 2004 | |
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A boy says his dog ran away, and when he returned, his father was gone and a new family lived in his house. The team realizes they are dealing with a parallel universe.
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| 10 | "Face Value" | 10 March 2004 | |
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A teenage girl walks away from a car crash unharmed and shows strange abilities. The team discovers she is a robot that has become unstable and must be deactivated.
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| 11 | "In the Loop" | 17 March 2004 | |
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Mark and Dr. Holland investigate an area where aircraft have problems. They get sent back in time repeatedly. They must stop a farmer from moving a stone to break the time loop.
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| 12 | "Future Box" | 24 March 2004 | |
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A "Future Box" lets users see their future. Mark gets stuck in the future after seeing himself as a rich arms dealer. Song-Li goes to rescue him, but also gets stuck.
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| 13 | "The Future is Yours" | 31 March 2004 | |
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Mark sees a young soccer player, Tyrone, who seems to know where the ball will go. Tyrone has a vision of the FA Cup being stolen. The team must find the cup and prove their innocence.
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