Most accounts of UFO sightings can be explained by and attributed to normal earthly phenomena. Those that cannot be solved, however, have police investigators, government officials and researchers puzzled, even decades later in some cases.

Join Craig Charles, alongside world renowned space journalist and astrophysicist, Sarah Cruddas, as they scrutinise compelling evidence relating to some of the most perplexing UFO encounters of recent years, revealing never before heard testimony to separate fact from fiction.

Revealing untold stories of UFO sightings, abductions, and other paranormal events, Close Encounters Down Under is a spine-tingling investigation into some of the most bizarre alien encounters of all time. From the alps of New Zealand to the rugged Australian Outback, every episode is packed with rare footage, recently declassified archives, and chilling first-hand accounts.

This series weaves together powerful and credible first-hand accounts of UFO encounters and abductions, authentic video evidence and dramatic paranormal reenactments, while expert contributors explore the realities of the witnessed events.

July 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the most perplexing UFO mysteries: the alleged crash of an extra terrestrial craft at Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.

A team of scientists and experts conducts a thorough and daring search of the infamous 512-acre property in Utah's Uinta Basin in an attempt to find out the answers behind more than 200 years of UFO sightings, strange animal mutations, and paranormal related mysteries.

Ancient astronaut theorist, Giorgio Tsoukalos, takes a look at evidence to support the theory that extraterrestrials visited Earth in the past. Explore some of the most intriguing finds that many believe are clues to our extraterrestrial past.

A look at the historical significance of an alien presence, as well as three specific paradigms - biblical, ascension and colonisation - that attempt to define the alien agenda.

For decades, governments have lied to the people about the alien presence, now with verified video of UFOs it's time for the truth.