Science fiction
Science fiction is a popular form of fiction, usually dealing with futuristic or technological themes. H. G. Wells coined the phrase during an adventure with the Doctor. (DW: Timelash)
Popular science fiction television series in England included Nightshade and Professor X, though certainly Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek were known, as well. (NA: Nightshade, No Future; DWM: Ophidius; EDA: Escape Velocity; DW: The Empty Child) Some popular science fiction franchise included Star Wars, Alien, and Terminator. (PDA: Mission: Impractical, DW: Dreamland, TW: Greeks Bearing Gifts, SJA: Warriors of Kudlak, Prisoner of the Judoon; EDA: Escape Velocity and others)