Psychic Today is a satellite-based interactive television

Interactive television

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 channel that offers direct access to psychic

Psychic

A psychic is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception , or is said by others to have such abilities. It is also used to describe theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading, and hot...

s, mediums

Mediumship

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, astrologers

Astrology

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 & tarot

Divinatory, esoteric and occult tarot

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 readers. Psychic Today gives its audience direct access to predictions and readings

Psychic reading

A psychic reading is a specific attempt to discern information with clairvoyance and the resulting statements made during such an attempt. The term is commonly associated with paranormal-based consultation given for a fee in such settings as over the phone, in a home, or at psychic fairs...

 through various means of live participation. Psychic Today was the first and only dedicated psychic channel in the UK until 2009 when a new psychic channel called Psychic and Soul launched on Sky.

History

The channel was established in 2004 to respond to viewers’ questions and comments, it was originally launched as Psychic TV but the name had to be withdrawn because of the band of the same name

Psychic TV

Psychic TV or PTV, is a video art and music group that primarily performs psychedelic, punk, electronic and experimental music...

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In spring 2009, Psychic Television relaunched with a new line-up of interactive shows, which include: Your Dream Psychics and Love Zone. The popular show Psychic Interactive also was also relaunched with a new set of on-screen graphics and new music. The channel itself also revealed a new on-screen identity.

2010 saw some changes to Psychic Television, including changes to the psychic & presenter line-up.

On 15 November 2011, Psychic TV was rebranded as Psychic Today.

Original shows featured on Psychic Today

Good Morning Psychic offers early morning spiritual advice and predictions. Hosted by a presenter and a psychic, the programme tackles topics and themes related to the psychic world. Across all the shows, the viewers have three key ways of interacting; phoning, texting or leaving a caller comment. Good Morning Psychic gives the opportunity to receive a complimentary reading whilst providing a start to the day.

Psychic Interactive launched in 2004 on the Game Network

Game Network

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 as the first interactive psychic show in Britain. It is Psychic Today’s original format and the channel’s flagship show. The programme features two psychics and one presenter as the hosts (subject to change). Viewers are able to directly contact the programme in much the same way as Good Morning Psychic. A variety of topics and subjects are addressed, giving the viewer influence over the direction of the live show. Psychic Interactive broadcast on the Game Network

Game Network

Game Network was a European online game and television network company. It was initially owned by Digital Bros. group, but was later sold to Cellcast...

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In the past, Psychic Interactive has featured celebrity psychics such as David Wells

David Wells (medium)

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 and Inbaal

Inbaal

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. Since then, the channel has attempted to create their own celebrities, with limited success.

Psychic Zone offers the same service to the Psychic Today viewership. It differs by focussing on an individual psychic, and showcasing their skills using pre-recorded footage. This is interwoven into the programme, demonstrating the psychics in their element. In addition, guests are invited into the studio to receive a live reading, to highlight a psychic’s ability.

Psychics who appear on Psychic Today

Regular psychics appearing on the new shows include:

• Carolyne Faulkner
• Lynn Lait
• Laura Boyle
• Litz Butcher
• Lee Van Zyl
• Laurence Gibson
• Laura Daligan
• Anne Scholes
• John Healey
• Adam Leonard
• Katie Keeley
• Sally Love
• Debbie Gallagher
• Chrissie Murray
• Karina
• Grant Collyer
• Lisa Oliver
• Michael Ryan
• Hazel Lee
• Nikita
• Ashley Darkwood

Regular presenters include:

• Charlotte Partlow
• Adele Vellacott
• Jemma Buckley
• Kait Borsay
• Lucia Diamond
• Sharon Clancy