Future Fantastic

Season 1

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.
Where to Watch Season 1
9 Episodes
  • Alien
    E1
    AlienInvestigates the growing number of encounters and abductions that have been attributed to alien life forms.
  • I Robot
    E2
    I RobotInvestigates 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.
  • Starman
    E3
    StarmanInvestigates space travel, including the history of space rockets and views on time-travel.
  • The Incredible Shrinking Planet
    E4
    The Incredible Shrinking PlanetInvestigates the science fiction and science fact of super-fast transportation; including flying cars and teleportation machines.
  • Brave New Body
    E5
    Brave New BodyInvestigates what is in store for the human body of the future; discussing the possibility of "bionic" humans.
  • Weird Science
    E6
    Weird ScienceInvestigates the work of scientists who are re-examining the phenomena of invisibility, telepathy, limitless energy and anti-gravity.
  • Brainstorm
    E7
    BrainstormInvestigates the pioneers who are trying to put technology into and onto people's heads to create artificial experiences.
  • Under a Purple Sky
    E8
    Under a Purple SkyInvestigates the future possibilities of space colonization; in particular for settlements on the Moon and Mars.
  • Immortals
    E9
    ImmortalsInvestigates the work of genetic engineers and man's desire to live forever.
Cast of Season 1
  • Gillian AndersonSelf - Host
 
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