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TV series

The Real History of Science Fiction

2014 · 1 season · 4 episodes

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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.

About 2h 52m to watch every episode. An estimate: 4 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 43 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Dominic Sandbrook
    Himself - Presenter
    4 episodes

  • Mark Gatiss
    Himself - Narrator (voice)
    4 episodes

  • Charlie Jane Anders
    Self
    4 episodes

  • Gale Anne Hurd
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Douglas Trumbull
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Phil Tippett
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Neil Gaiman
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Michio Kaku
    Self
    3 episodes

  • Ronald D. Moore
    Self
    2 episodes

  • Arthur C. Clarke
    Self (archive footage)
    2 episodes

  • Keir Dullea
    Self
    2 episodes

  • Anthony Daniels
    Self
    2 episodes

  • Kenny Baker
    Self
    2 episodes

  • Edward Neumeier
    Self
    2 episodes

  • John Landis
    Himself
    2 episodes

  • Adam Rogers
    Himself
    2 episodes

  • John Carpenter
    Self
    2 episodes

  • William Gibson
    Himself
    2 episodes

Seasons