Robert Robinson presents a science-fiction themed edition of The Book Programme. What constitutes science-fiction, is there room in the genre for the metaphysical or spiritual, or should writers slavishly stick to the scientific? What is to be made of the phenomenon that is the sci-fi convention - is there something unique to science fiction that inspires such devotion in its fans? And is all fiction slowly becoming science fiction?
Taking part are: Douglas Adams, the author of the science-fiction comedy 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'; Harry Harrison, a prolific science fiction writer best known for his 'Deathworld', 'Stainless Steel Rat' and 'Bill, the Galactic Hero' novels; Peter Nicholls, the editor of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction; and Ian Watson, whose book 'The Jonah Kit' won the British Science Fiction Association award for Best Novel and whose new book "God's World" is reviewed here and forms the basis for the discussion.
Originally broadcast 17 October 1979.
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