The Real History of Science Fiction (2014)

About This Series

The Real History of Science Fiction is a documentary series. Its leading cast includes Dominic Sandbrook, Mark Gatiss and Charlie Jane Anders. It premiered on April 19, 2014 on BBC America. TMDB lists 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Cast

• Dominic Sandbrook Himself - Presenter 4 episodes
• Mark Gatiss Himself - Narrator (voice) 4 episodes
• C Charlie Jane Anders Self 4 episodes
• Gale Anne Hurd Self 3 episodes
• Douglas Trumbull Self 3 episodes
• Phil Tippett Self 3 episodes
• Neil Gaiman Self 3 episodes
• Michio Kaku Self 3 episodes
• Ronald D. Moore Self 2 episodes
• Arthur C. Clarke Self (archive footage) 2 episodes
• Keir Dullea Self 2 episodes
• Anthony Daniels Self 2 episodes
• Kenny Baker Self 2 episodes
• Edward Neumeier Self 2 episodes
• John Landis Himself 2 episodes
• A Adam Rogers Himself 2 episodes
• John Carpenter Self 2 episodes
• William Gibson Himself 2 episodes

Seasons

• Miniseries2014 · 4 episodes