It was the sequel to the 1980 series Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World.

The series is introduced by science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke in short sequences filmed at his home in Sri Lanka.

The series was produced by John Fairley and directed by Peter Jones, Michael Weigall and Charles Flynn.

Putnam's Sons published a hardcover book with the same name, authored by Simon Welfare and John Fairley, where the contents of the show were further explored.

It featured an introduction written by Clarke as well as his remarks at the end of each chapter or topic.