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Phenomenon

Drama starring John Travolta as a dim-witted mechanic who becomes a genius after contact with a mysterious light. His new powers are welcome at first, but then problems arise.

Drama. A simple, small-town garage mechanic suddenly develops extraordinary intelligence -including telekinetic powers and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge - which affects his life in unexpected ways. The government wants to investigate him, scientists want to study him, and the townspeople become afraid of him, to the point of ostracism. With the love and support of a young single mother, he is finally able to accept his lot in life.

2 hours

Last on

Thu 23 May 201300:05
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

George MalleyJohn Travolta
DirectorJon Turteltaub
Lace PennaminKyra Sedgwick
Nate PopeForest Whitaker
Doc BrunderRobert Duvall
Prof John RingoldJeffrey DeMunn
Dr WellinRichard Kiley
Dr Bob NiedorfBrent Spiner
Ted RhomeVyto Ruginis
FBI Agent Jack HatchBruce A Young
JimmyMichael Milhoan
BanesSean O'Bryan
ProducerBarbara Boyle
ProducerMichael Taylor
WriterGerald Di Pego

Broadcasts

  • Mon 18 Jun 200723:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Tue 19 Jun 200700:05
    BBC One Scotland
  • Tue 13 May 200823:15
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Tue 13 May 200823:45
    BBC One Wales
  • Wed 25 Nov 200923:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Thu 26 Nov 200900:00
    BBC One Wales
  • Sun 18 Sep 201123:25
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Mon 19 Sep 201100:15
    BBC One Wales
  • Wed 22 May 201323:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Thu 23 May 201300:05
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only