Episode 1
Alien
24m
Investigates the growing number of encounters and abductions that have been attributed to alien life forms.
Episode credits
Directed by Ian Barnes
TV series
Future Fantastic
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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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Checked Jul 24, 2026
Future Fantastic premiered June 21, 1996. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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 2
I Robot
24m
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.
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Starman
24m
Investigates space travel, including the history of space rockets and views on time-travel.
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The Incredible Shrinking Planet
24m
Investigates the science fiction and science fact of super-fast transportation; including flying cars and teleportation machines.
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Brave New Body
24m
Investigates what is in store for the human body of the future; discussing the possibility of "bionic" humans.
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Weird Science
24m
Investigates the work of scientists who are re-examining the phenomena of invisibility, telepathy, limitless energy and anti-gravity.
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Brainstorm
24m
Investigates the pioneers who are trying to put technology into and onto people's heads to create artificial experiences.
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Under a Purple Sky
24m
Investigates the future possibilities of space colonization; in particular for settlements on the Moon and Mars.
Where to watch Future FantasticEpisode 9
Immortals
24mfinale
Investigates the work of genetic engineers and man's desire to live forever.
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More about Future Fantastic
Cast
Gillian AndersonSelf - HostProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 9
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom