Once Upon a Time in Space: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

A new perspective. At the dawn of a new space race, the personal stories of those who led us here offer a unique insight into our changing world - and where we are headed.

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Series 1 4. Friends Forever

4. Friends Forever

Far from their home planet, the astronauts aboard the ISS face the emotional realities of isolation, while their relationships are tested when war breaks out on Earth.
Duration: 1h 1m First broadcast: 27 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 27 Oct 2026)
Series 1 3. Politics Always Wins

3. Politics Always Wins

Mir’s reign in space comes to an end with the arrival of the International Space Station. A new dawn of co-operation awaits, offering hope for a divided world.
Duration: 1h 1m First broadcast: 27 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 27 Oct 2026)
Series 1 2. The Russian Thing

2. The Russian Thing

When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station, Mir. But co-operation between former cold war enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
Duration: 1h 5m First broadcast: 27 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 27 Oct 2026)
Series 1 1. America First

1. America First

With the dawn of the Space Shuttle, the US gains ground on Cold War rivals. A pioneering class of astronauts takes flight, but when tragedy strikes, NASA are left reeling.
Duration: 1h 1m First broadcast: 27 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 27 Oct 2026)

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