The Real History of Science Fiction
Series 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.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
43 min per episode
2014 – 2014
Premiered: Sat, Apr 19, 2014
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Time”
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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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Murphy
John Das, Robert Murphy, Ben Southwell, Andy Mosse
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Murphy
Director
John Das
Producer
Robert Murphy
Producer
Ben Southwell
Producer
Andy Mosse
Producer
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What is The Real History of Science Fiction about?
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.
How many seasons does The Real History of Science Fiction have?
The Real History of Science Fiction comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Real History of Science Fiction?
Key cast members in The Real History of Science Fiction include Dominic Sandbrook, Mark Gatiss.
Who created or directed The Real History of Science Fiction?
The Real History of Science Fiction was developed and directed by Robert Murphy.