The Real History of Science Fiction (2014)

TV Series · Documentary · 1 season · Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB · First aired April 19, 2014 · Ended

Overview

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.

Cast

• Dominic Sandbrook as Himself - Presenter
• Mark Gatiss as Himself - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

• Miniseries · 4 episodes · 2014

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