Prophets of Science Fiction

2011 - 2012

7.7 (16)

45 min

English

1 season, 8 episodes

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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.

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Keywords

  • scientific research
  • history
  • sci-fi writer

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Top Cast

Paul Darrow as Himself

Ridley Scott as Himself - Presenter

Jonathan Adams as Self - Narrator (voice)

Top Crew

Declan Whitebloom · Creator, Director

Simon Brown · Writer

Thomas Quinn · Writer

Joel J. Richard · Composer

Scott Greer · Composer

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