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| Episodes: | 4 |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 4 |
| Category: | Documentary |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | A Satel Doc Production , The Learning Channel , Canal+ , Doc Star, NHK and Channel 4 |
| Creator: | Liz Boggs (Based on Idea) |
| Run Time (mins): | 60 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
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Summary
This four‑part documentary series surveys the development of science fiction from its literary origins to its contemporary expression in cinema. Beginning with Frankenstein, often regarded as a foundational work of the genre, the programme traces key thematic, technological, and cultural milestones that shaped science fiction across successive eras. Each instalment examines influential authors, landmark texts, and major shifts in scientific thought, culminating in an exploration of modern screen adaptations and the genre’s evolution within film.
Cast
Narrator HEATHER COUPER, starring TERRY GILLIAM, BRAIN ALDISS, WILLIAM GIBSON, ARTHUR C. CLARKE, STEPHEN BAXTER, MARGE PIERCY.
Tags: Documentary, United Kingdom, 1997, English
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