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Prophets of Science Fiction

2011 1 seasons · 8 eps English

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Documentary

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The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paul Darrow
Himself
Ridley Scott
Himself - Presenter
Jonathan Adams
Self - Narrator (voice)

Created by

Declan Whitebloom

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MONEY

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1 season · 8 episodes total · ~8 per season.

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RUNTIME

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Short-form: under 10 episodes, so binge-completable in a weekend.

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RUNTIME

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Roughly 6 hours end-to-end — 1 full workdays of television.

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ERA

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Aired from 2011 to 2012 — a 1-year run.

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TMDB status: "Ended".

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CINEMA

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Show type: Miniseries.

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CAST

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Created by Declan Whitebloom.

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Airs on Science.

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The technical file

Seasons: 1
Total episodes: 8
Avg episode length: 45 min
Premiered: 2011-11-09
Last aired: 2012-02-22
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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