TV series
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014, English, on BBC America.
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
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Time
Aired 16 August 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Dominic SandbrookHimself - Presenter · 4 ep
- Mark GatissHimself - Narrator (voice) · 4 ep
- Charlie Jane AndersSelf · 4 ep
- Gale Anne HurdSelf · 3 ep
- Douglas TrumbullSelf · 3 ep
- Phil TippettSelf · 3 ep
- Neil GaimanSelf · 3 ep
- Michio KakuSelf · 3 ep
- Ronald D. MooreSelf · 2 ep
- Arthur C. ClarkeSelf (archive footage) · 2 ep
- Keir DulleaSelf · 2 ep
- Anthony DanielsSelf · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 April 2014
- Last aired
- 16 August 2014
- Network
- BBC America
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Real History of Science Fiction: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Real History of Science Fiction are there?
The Real History of Science Fiction has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is The Real History of Science Fiction finished?
Yes. The Real History of Science Fiction ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Real History of Science Fiction on?
The Real History of Science Fiction isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Real History of Science Fiction?
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