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Pol, An Gibearnach Glic/Paul the Psychic Octopus

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Pòl, An Gibearnach Glic

11/06/2014

BBC ALBA - Pol, An Gibearnach Glic/Paul the Psychic Octopus

The octopus who predicted results during the 2010 World Cup.

Documentary telling the story of Paul, the Psychic Octopus, who gained fame by correctly predicting results during the 2010 World Cup.

The story of Paul, the Psychic Octopus, the sea creature who became famous by correctly predicting
results during the 2010 World Cup.

The film looks at his celebrity, questions Paul's ability and examines how he became an international superstar. Paul guessed the results of games involving the German football team and his celebrity status was sealed when he predicted the results of a further four games, including the final, between Spain and Holland.

By the end of the competition, Paul was more famous than some of the footballers were. Appearing with Paul are international footballers; Paul's agent Chris Davis, bookmakers Paddy Power and William Hill and Punxsutawney Phil - the famous Pennsylvania groundhog - another creature renowned for predictions. Paul's unmatched string of correct predictions has affected us, made us dream and impacted on popular culture.

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