Future Fantastic

7.5(2)|1996-06-21|1 seasons, 9 episodes

Documentary

Overview

Future Fantastic was a British documentary television series which premiered in 1996. This show looked at the how science and science fiction complement each other, and how ideas and technologies from the past are helping to shape our future. The series was narrated by Gillian Anderson and co-produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation, The Learning Channel and Pro Sieben.

Episodes

Season 1(9)

S1E1 · 1996-06-21 · 24m

Alien

Investigates the growing number of encounters and abductions that have been attributed to alien life forms.

S1E2 · 1996-06-28 · 24m

I Robot

Investigates the possibilities for robots. Scientists at System Logiques in Switzerland are developing the next generation of computers that may ultimately have the power to grow, reproduce and even recover from injuries.

S1E3 · 1996-07-05 · 24m

Starman

Investigates space travel, including the history of space rockets and views on time-travel.

S1E4 · 1996-07-12 · 24m

The Incredible Shrinking Planet

Investigates the science fiction and science fact of super-fast transportation; including flying cars and teleportation machines.

S1E5 · 1996-07-19 · 24m

Brave New Body

Investigates what is in store for the human body of the future; discussing the possibility of "bionic" humans.

S1E6 · 1996-08-09 · 24m

Weird Science

Investigates the work of scientists who are re-examining the phenomena of invisibility, telepathy, limitless energy and anti-gravity.

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Gillian Anderson

Self - Host