The Real History of Science Fiction
Documentary

The Real History of Science Fiction

6.8/10 2014 1 Season 4 Episodes

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.

On screen

Top Cast

Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook

Himself - Presenter

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Charlie Jane Anders

Charlie Jane Anders

Self

Gale Anne Hurd

Gale Anne Hurd

Self

Douglas Trumbull

Douglas Trumbull

Self

Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Self

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

Self

Michio Kaku

Michio Kaku

Self

Ronald D. Moore

Ronald D. Moore

Self

Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke

Self (archive footage)

Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea

Self

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

Self

Episodes guide

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

4 episodes · 2014

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