First Contact: An Alien Encounter

First Contact: An Alien Encounter

Documentary 2022

Available on PBS Video, Prime Video, BBC Select

In a vast universe, the Earth occupies a space of relative isolation. So, what will we do when we discover we are not alone? The science is indisputable. We are on the verge of a discovery that will forever change how we view our place in the universe.

Documentary 2022

TV-PG

EPISODE 1

First Contact

Could extra-terrestrial life ever visit our planet? And if it did, how would we respond? Using an innovative mix of science, fictional podcasts and drama, this documentary tracks the first 12 days as an alien life form is detected and then identified as hurtling towards the Earth. Experts in space exploration look at the scientific, social, and philosophical implications of first contact.

44 min · Nov 14, 2022 TV-PG
EPISODE 2

The Planet Responds

An alien life-form has been detected hurtling towards the Earth. First contact is imminent. How would our planet’s leaders respond? This intriguing mix of science documentary and drama talks to a mix of extra-terrestrial experts and scientists to determine the protocols in place if beings from outer space approached our world. Could it challenge everything we think about life and the universe?

46 min · Nov 21, 2022 TV-PG

First Contact: An Alien Encounter Trailer

Nic Stacey

Director
Andrew Cohen

Producer
Amena Hasan

Producer
Alex Menzies

Music

About

First Contact: An Alien Encounter

DOCUMENTARY

In a vast universe, the Earth occupies a space of relative isolation. So, what will we do when we discover we are not alone? The science is indisputable. We are on the verge of a discovery that will forever change how we view our place in the universe.

Information

Studio: BBC Studios Productions
Released: 2022
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English, English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.