The Real History of Science Fiction - Season 1 - Eps 1: Robots
What if our creations turn against us? The idea of creating life has fascinated society since the earliest days of science fiction. From HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the Cylons of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica and the world of The Matrix, this is a journey that asks - what does it mean to be human?
About The Real History of Science Fiction
Title: The Real History of Science Fiction
First Air Date: 2014-04-19
Last Air Date: 2014-08-16
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.9/10 (from 19 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: BBC America
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Bristol Productions, BBC America
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.
Cast
Dominic Sandbrook
Himself - Presenter
Mark Gatiss
Himself - Narrator (voice)
