The first academic study of the science fiction television of Terry Nation, inventor of the Daleks, and author of 'Survivors' and 'Blake's 7' - places his work in the context of its production, and contains sustained analysis of key programmes, as well as new interview material.

List of illustrations
Acknowledgements
Author's introduction
Biographical sketch
Collaboration at the BBC
Science fiction genre and form
Nation, space and politics
Conclusion
Appendix: Television programmes scripted by Terry Nation
Bibliography
Index