The BBC has released a trailer for landmark four-part documentary from Keo Films, Once Upon a Time in Space. The series launches on the 27th October.
From the team behind Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland and Once Upon a Time in Iraq, the documentary is directed by James Bluemel. It tells the human story of space exploration using unique, unexpected archive, present-day footage and first-hand testimony from around the world.
China, Russia, America, India, Saudi Arabia and Japan are all investing heavily in lunar exploration, jostling for power and influence amongst the stars. A new Space Race has begun.
The series connects the past with the present and examines what the consequences are for the future of humankind as we once again head into space. It hears new testimony from pioneering astronauts, scientists, engineers, space tourists, maverick billionaires and astro-theorists.
Once Upon a Time in Space (4×60) is commissioned by Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries for BBC Two and iPlayer. The BBC Commissioning Editor is Tom Pullen. Produced by Keo Films, a Passion Pictures company, the Director is James Bluemel who will serves as an Executive Producer alongside Will Anderson and Andrew Palmer for Keo Films. Vicky Mitchell is Series Producer. The series is produced in partnership with the Open University.
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