CinemaOSSeries · 2014 · 1 Season

The Real History of Science Fiction

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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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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
April 19, 2014
Last aired
August 16, 2014
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Network
BBC America

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook

Himself - Presenter

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Produced by
John Das
John Das
Ben Southwell
Ben Southwell

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