Wonderland: Science Fiction in the Atomic Age

1 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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Science fiction has commented on the very best and the very worst of humanity, but how did it predict so much? From the earliest stories to modern voices of the genre, this is the ultimate celebration of science fiction and the events that shaped it.

Mary Shelley To Isaac Asimov: Episode Image
Episode 1Mary Shelley To Isaac Asimov

...Atomic Age. Mary Shelley to Isaac Asimov: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is often seen as the first sci-fi work, joined by early pieces from More, Swift, Wells and Huxley. (S1, ep 1)

Arthur C. Clarke To Ray Bradbury: Episode Image
Episode 2Arthur C. Clarke To Ray Bradbury

...Atomic Age. Arthur C Clarke to Ray Bradbury: Explore how WWII shifted literature and media, with American tradition dominating post-war in influence and success. (S1, ep 2)

Margaret Atwood To Ted Chiang: Episode Image
Episode 3Margaret Atwood To Ted Chiang

...Atomic Age. New. Margaret Atwood to Ted Chiang: Space travel revives exploration and conquest traditions, highlighting new possibilities for human life. (S1, ep 3)

Quatermass to Christopher Nolan: Episode Image
Episode 4Quatermass to Christopher Nolan

...Atomic Age. New. Quatermass to Christopher Nolan: Space travel redefines human potential, reviving exploration and conquest while inspiring innovation and unity. (S1, ep 4)

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