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The Real History of Science Fiction

201443m / epDocumentary

First aired

April 19, 2014

6.8

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Robots

Miniseries · Apr 19, 2014 · 43m

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Robots

Apr 19, 2014 · 43m

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Space

May 17, 2014 · 43m

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Invasion

Jun 14, 2014 · 43m

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Time

Aug 16, 2014 · 43m

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?

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Synopsis

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
Seasons: 1 season · 4 episodes
Status: Ended
Original language: English
Network: BBC America