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Release Year2014
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes21
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsThe Real History of Science Fiction
About The Real History of Science Fiction
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.
Directed by —, The Real History of Science Fiction leans on a strong ensemble — Dominic Sandbrook, Mark Gatiss — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2014.
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