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    "overview": "Fortean TV was a British paranormal documentary television series that originally aired from January 29, 1997 to March 6, 1998 on Channel 4. Produced by Rapido TV, the program features anomalous phenomena and the paranormal. It was based upon the Fortean Times magazine and was presented by Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe. Fortean TV ran for 3 series. The three seasons comprised: 22 half-hour episodes, plus a final hour-long family Christmas special.\n\nSeries 1 contained 9 unique episodes, broadcast on Wedneday evenings, with a final tenth \"Best Of\" the following week to round off the season.\n\nSeries 2 contained 8 unique episodes, beginning again the following January, broadcast now on Friday evenings.\n\nFortean TV Uncut - a short four-episode adult spin-off series with unseen material from the previous two series as well as new items - immediately followed, now back on Wedneday evenings.",
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