Derren Brown 'open-minded' on new series

Derren Brown has insisted that he approached his new Channel 4 investigation shows with an open mind.

The illusionist's latest run of programmes sees him examining the claims of people who say they have evidence of the paranormal.

Speaking to Metro about the series, Brown commented: "The idea was never to make shows that were just out to debunk. It was about approaching the subjects sceptically but in the true sense of the word, which means reserving judgement and being open to evidence."

Asked whether there is a part of him that wants to believe in the supernatural, he replied: "Completely. I spend my working life replicating the paranormal and I have the same love for it as the people who say it's real.

"That's part of what drove me to do the documentaries - but the humanist, rational explanations are ultimately the more beautiful and compelling ones."

Derren Brown Investigates continues on Monday at 9pm on Channel 4.