The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells (2016)
A chilling British anthology miniseries bringing H.G. Wells's darkest short stories to life, hosted by Ray Winstone on Sky Arts.
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells - Series Information
- Original Title: The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 4
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: Sky Arts
- Alternative Titles: The Nightmare Worlds of HG Wells (UK)
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells - Plot
The Nightmare Worlds of H. G. Wells is a 2016 horror-fantasy television miniseries, based on short stories by H. G. Wells. The four-part series of 30-minute episodes was commissioned for broadcast by Sky Arts. The series is hosted by Ray Winstone as Wells.
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The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ray Winstone
- Michael Gambon
- Luke Treadaway
- Johnny Flynn
- Antonia Thomas
- Leticia Dolera
- James Wilby
- Rupert Graves
- Shaun Parkes
- Tom Goodman-Hill
Writers
- Graham Duff
Executive Producers
- Murray Ferguson
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells - FAQs
Which H.G. Wells stories are adapted in the series?
The four episodes draw from Wells's short fiction, adapting tales such as “The Moth,” “The Flowering of the Strange Orchid,” “The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham,” and “The Man Who Could Work Miracles,” each reimagined as a self-contained horror-fantasy episode.
Is The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells worth watching?
For fans of classic British anthology horror and H.G. Wells, it's a rewarding watch. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, atmospheric production design, and faithful yet inventive adaptations of Wells's unsettling tales, all tied together by Ray Winstone's charismatic hosting.
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Is The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells based on a true story?
The series is not based on true events. It adapts the imaginative short fiction of H.G. Wells, the pioneering science fiction and fantasy author. Ray Winstone portrays Wells himself as the host, framing each episode as a tale from the writer's own dark imagination.
Who are the main actors in The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells?
The series features an acclaimed British ensemble including Ray Winstone as H.G. Wells, Michael Gambon, Luke Treadaway, Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas, Rupert Graves, Shaun Parkes, James Wilby, Tom Goodman-Hill, and Leticia Dolera across its four episodes.
How many episodes does The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells have?
The series consists of four episodes, each running approximately 30 minutes. Commissioned as a miniseries by Sky Arts, it aired in 2016 and was not renewed for a second season, making it a compact but complete anthology experience.
What network originally aired The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells?
The series was commissioned by and broadcast on Sky Arts, the British arts-focused television channel. Sky Arts is known for championing culturally ambitious programming, making it a fitting home for this literary horror anthology rooted in Victorian and Edwardian fiction.
What are similar shows to The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells?
If you enjoyed this anthology series, you might also like Night Gallery, Tales from the Darkside, Masters of Horror, Monsters, Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King, and American Horror Stories — all sharing that same spirit of short-form, literary-inspired dark fantasy.
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