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

Miniseries

2014 4 Episodes

Key Information

Network BBC America
Type Miniseries
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook

Himself - Presenter

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Charlie Jane Anders

Self

Gale Anne Hurd

Gale Anne Hurd

Self

Douglas Trumbull

Douglas Trumbull

Self

Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Self

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

Self

Michio Kaku

Michio Kaku

Self

Ronald D. Moore

Ronald D. Moore

Self

Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke

Self (archive footage)

Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea

Self

Anthony Daniels

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.