Film recalling our fascination with the moon leading up to Neil Armstrong's landing in 1969, and the lack of interest which led to the cessation of lunar expeditions in 1972. Show more

Tracing the history of humanity's attempts to reach Earth's nearest neighbour, examining why the exploration of the moon fell out of public favour after 1972. Part of the Moon season. <s)

Andrew Smith journeys across America to try and discover the real Neil Armstrong, a man who, in the four decades since he set foot on the moon, has become increasingly reclusive. Show more

Series about the history of British sci-fi. The utopian dreams and dystopian nightmares of books like Huxley's Brave New World and Orwell's 1984. Show more

The secret history of dog cosmonautics in Russia. After the Second World War, in preparation for launching the first man into orbit, the Soviets began sending dogs into space. Show more

Documentary following the reunion of ten of the wives of Apollo astronauts. They discuss death, danger and divorce, detailing how many of their men struggled to come back to Earth. Show more