Future Fantastic (1996)
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.
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Episode 1 - Alien
Release Date: 1996-06-21Investigates the growing number of encounters and abductions that have been attributed to alien life forms.
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Episode 2 - I Robot
Release Date: 1996-06-28Investigates 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.
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Episode 3 - Starman
Release Date: 1996-07-05Investigates space travel, including the history of space rockets and views on time-travel.
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Episode 4 - The Incredible Shrinking Planet
Release Date: 1996-07-12Investigates the science fiction and science fact of super-fast transportation; including flying cars and teleportation machines.
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Episode 5 - Brave New Body
Release Date: 1996-07-19Investigates what is in store for the human body of the future; discussing the possibility of "bionic" humans.
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Episode 6 - Weird Science
Release Date: 1996-08-09Investigates the work of scientists who are re-examining the phenomena of invisibility, telepathy, limitless energy and anti-gravity.
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Episode 7 - Brainstorm
Release Date: 1996-08-16Investigates the pioneers who are trying to put technology into and onto people's heads to create artificial experiences.
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Episode 8 - Under a Purple Sky
Release Date: 1996-08-23Investigates the future possibilities of space colonization; in particular for settlements on the Moon and Mars.
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Episode 9 - Immortals
Release Date: 1996-08-30Investigates the work of genetic engineers and man's desire to live forever.