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The Real History of Science Fiction

TV • 2014

The Real History of Science Fiction

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 22
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Top Cast

Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook

Himself - Presenter

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Himself - Narrator (voice)

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Timothy Riese

Cinematography

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Robert Murphy

Director

John Das

John Das

Producer

Ben Southwell

Ben Southwell

Producer

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Andy Mosse

Producer

Where to watch

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Status

Ended

Release

April 19, 2014

Episode Runtime

43 min

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Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Episodes

4 • 1 seasons