The Real History of Science Fiction

Season 12014

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.

Storyline

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.

First Aired
April 19, 2014
Last Aired
August 16, 2014
Runtime
43min
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
BBC America
Production
BBC Bristol Productions, BBC America