The Tripods - September 15th, 1984

Inspired by a children's sci-fi novel that rails against giving in to conformity, the BBC series The Tripods debuted on this day in 1984, introducing viewers to the mechanical menaces, "capping", and, as today's Sci-Fi 5 recalls, the disappointment of an unresolved cliffhanger. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry

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Your daily Sci-Fi 5 is five minutes of science fiction history. Presented by a panel of hosts who share some of the least-known details about some of the best-known stories in popular culture. Brought to you by Roddenberry, the first name in science fiction.