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.
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Where can I watch The Real History of Science Fiction in the United States?
The Real History of Science Fiction is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Real History of Science Fiction?
The Real History of Science Fiction scores 7.0 on The Movie Database and 7.3 on IMDb.
Who stars in The Real History of Science Fiction?
The Real History of Science Fiction stars Dominic Sandbrook and Mark Gatiss.
How many seasons of The Real History of Science Fiction are there?
The Real History of Science Fiction has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Real History of Science Fiction?
All 4 episodes of The Real History of Science Fiction add up to about 2 hours 52 minutes at roughly 43 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 1 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is The Real History of Science Fiction on?
The Real History of Science Fiction airs on BBC America, and is produced by BBC Bristol Productions and BBC America.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.