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The Real History of Science Fiction

201443m / epDocumentary

First aired

April 19, 2014

6.8

TMDB Score

68% match · 22 votes

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Space

Miniseries · May 17, 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 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.

About the Series

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Documentary

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