Battlestar Galactica (1978-79), created by Glen A Larson, first aired in the US in September 1978. The UK first saw it almost exactly two years later.
Men Into Space: Beyond the Stars
On September 1, 1960, BBC TV continued their broadcasts of the American science fiction series Men Into Space, with episode 31, “Beyond the Stars”.
Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive, part one
On August 30, 1980, BBC 1 broadcast the first episode of the opening serial of Doctor Who Season 18, “The Leisure Hive”.
Space Academy: Castaways in Time and Space
On August 30, 1980, ITV continued their broadcasts of the American science fiction series Space Academy, with the episode, “Castaways in Time and Space”.
The Outer Limits: Controlled Experiment
On August 30, 1980, BBC 2 continued its broadcasts of the American science fiction series The Outer Limits, with the Season 1 episode, “Controlled Experiment”.
Project U.F.O.: The Camouflage Incident
On August 28, 1980, ITV continued its broadcasts of the American science fiction series Project U.F.O., with the Season 2 episode, “The Camouflage Incident”.
Men Into Space: Is There Another Civilisation?
On August 27, 1960, BBC TV continued their broadcasts of the American science fiction series Men Into Space, with episode 24, “Is There Another Civilisation?”.
Star Trek: The Omega Glory
On August 24, 1970, BBC 1 continued their broadcasts of the American science fiction series Star Trek, with the Season 2 episode, “The Omega Glory”.
Men Into Space: Moon Trap
On August 20, 1960, BBC TV continued their broadcasts of the American science fiction series Men Into Space, with episode 33, “Moon Trap”.
The Terminator (1984)
On June 24, 1990, BBC 2 broadcast the first screening on network television of The Terminator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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