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About The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC America on April 19, 2014. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "Time", aired on August 16, 2014.

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.

  • Documentary

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Episodes

4 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2014 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    4. Time

    Finale

    This Time Travel Special journeys from H. G. Wells The Time Machine through ideas like The Grandfather Paradox and The Butterfly Effect, to the professional time traveler that is the ever popular Doctor Who. Steven Moffat, David Tennant, Karen Gillan, and Neil Gaiman offer a unique perspective on the Doctor. Furthermore, Edward James Olmos reveals the hidden meaning of the language he created for the vision of the future that is Blade Runner, while Bob Gale and Christopher Lloyd take us behind the scenes of Back to the Future.

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    3. Invasion

    What if aliens landed on Earth? No? Well, there is more than one kind of invasion.

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    2. Space

    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.

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    1. Robots

    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?

Cast & crew

  • Isaac Asimov

    Isaac Asimov

    Himself (archive footage)

  • Paul Verhoeven

    Paul Verhoeven

    Himself

  • Peter Weller

    Peter Weller

    Himself

  • Brian Aldiss

    Brian Aldiss

    Himself

  • Haley Joel Osment

    Haley Joel Osment

    Himself

  • Hampton Fancher

    Hampton Fancher

    Himself

  • Owen Paterson

    Himself

  • William Shatner

    William Shatner

    Self

  • Nathan Fillion

    Nathan Fillion

    Self

  • Zoe Saldaña

    Zoe Saldaña

    Self

  • Nichelle Nichols

    Nichelle Nichols

    Self

  • Ronald D. Moore

    Ronald D. Moore

    Self

  • Nicholas Meyer

    Nicholas Meyer

    Self

  • Arthur C. Clarke

    Arthur C. Clarke

    Self (archive footage)

  • Keir Dullea

    Keir Dullea

    Self

  • Rick Carter

    Rick Carter

    Self

The Real History of Science Fiction FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Real History of Science Fiction?

The Real History of Science Fiction has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 16, 2014.

When did the latest episode of The Real History of Science Fiction come out?

The most recent episode of The Real History of Science Fiction, Season 1 Episode 4 "Time", aired on August 16, 2014.

How many seasons of The Real History of Science Fiction are there?

The Real History of Science Fiction has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

When did The Real History of Science Fiction first air?

The Real History of Science Fiction first aired on BBC America on April 19, 2014.

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