 IPM, the television company who made 6ixth Sense, said that they wanted to make a British version of "Crossing Over" with Fry working with an audience theatre-style and doing one-to-one sittings.Their interest in the genre was influenced by Living TV showing "Crossing Over" with American medium John Edward and Derek Acorah who had been on "Psychic Livetime" on Granada Breeze.A "6ixth Sense Special" was broadcast on Living TV in 2002/03 showing footage from the original pilot episode, explaining how the programme was made and its origins, also featuring highlights, interviews and outtakes.