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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Dominic Sandbrook
Himself - Presenter
Mark Gatiss
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Charlie Jane Anders
Self
Gale Anne Hurd
Self
Douglas Trumbull
Self
Phil Tippett
Self
Neil Gaiman
Self
Michio Kaku
Self
Ronald D. Moore
Self
Arthur C. Clarke
Self (archive footage)
Keir Dullea
Self
Anthony Daniels
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Real History of Science Fiction has 1 season with 4 episodes.
The Real History of Science Fiction premiered on April 19, 2014.
No, The Real History of Science Fiction has ended. The final episode aired on August 16, 2014.
The Real History of Science Fiction originally aired on BBC America. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Real History of Science Fiction has a rating of 7.0/10 based on user reviews.
The Real History of Science Fiction is classified as Documentary.