Watch The Real History of Science Fiction Online (2014)

Where to watch “The Real History of Science Fiction” (2014) online legally? See US streaming options first, plus English-region fallbacks.

The Real History of Science Fiction first aired in 2014 • originally associated with BBC America • 1 season • 4 episodes • around 43 minutes per episode • status: Ended.

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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.

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Main cast

Dominic Sandbrook

as Himself - Presenter

Mark Gatiss

as Himself - Narrator (voice)

Official trailer

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