Our vision is bold. History teaches us that it must be. The next five weeks will sometimes amuse, occasionally disturb, but always keep you thinking. In This Decade 2040-2049 IN THIS decade, medical and health innovations result in ever increasing life expectancies as malaria claims its last ever victim, cancer and heart disease rarely reach an advanced stage and household screens allow patients to be treated in the home. Extraterrestrial broadcasts tell us we are no longer alone and Eden, the earth-like planet, is investigated further.
Space piracy takes a leap backwards as the most notorious space pirate is captured.
Virtual reality continues to dominate the entertainment and leisure industries and cloning and gene alteration lead to 'super-human' traits for many. A computer worn in the ear translates any language being spoken, opening the pathways of communication for many. King William's early retirement clears the way for Diana to be proclaimed Queen of England and religious conflicts are put to history as the Ten Universal Commandments are unveiled.