The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

ENDED1 Seasons4 Episodes7.0
NetworkBBC America
First AiredApr 19, 2014
Last AiredAug 16, 2014
Runtime43 min

The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens.

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Cast

Dominic Sandbrook
Dominic Sandbrook
Himself - Presenter
Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Himself - Narrator (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 4 episodes

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Robots
E1Robots
Apr 19, 201443m
What if our creations turn against us? The idea of creating life has fascinated society since the earliest days of science fiction. From HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the Cylons of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica and the world of The Matrix, this is a journey that asks - what does it mean to be human?
Space
E2Space
May 17, 201443m
What if we could explore the vastness of Space? Science fiction has always fed upon our need to wonder what is out there. From the horrifying scenes of Alien, to the epic spectacle of Star Wars, this is a journey to the stars and the alien encounters that await us there.
Invasion
E3Invasion
Jun 14, 201443m
What if aliens landed on Earth? No? Well, there is more than one kind of invasion.
Time
E4Time
Aug 16, 201443m
This Time Travel Special journeys from H. G. Wells The Time Machine through ideas like The Grandfather Paradox and The Butterfly Effect, to the professional time traveler that is the ever popular Doctor Who. Steven Moffat, David Tennant, Karen Gillan, and Neil Gaiman offer a unique perspective on the Doctor. Furthermore, Edward James Olmos reveals the hidden meaning of the language he created for the vision of the future that is Blade Runner, while Bob Gale and Christopher Lloyd take us behind the scenes of Back to the Future.

About The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction is a documentary series on BBC America. The show first aired on Apr 19, 2014 and currently has 1 season and 4 episodes. The Real History of Science Fiction has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 20 votes. The cast includes Dominic Sandbrook, Mark Gatiss.

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