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The Planets

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 29, 1999
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 8
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Planets(1999)

TMDB Rating: 8.4 (21 votes)

Overview

Documentary series tracing mankind's exploration of our solar system.

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Season 1

8 episodes • 1999

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Different WorldsApr 29, 19990.0
2Terra FirmaMay 6, 19990.0
3GiantsMay 13, 19990.0
4MoonMay 20, 19990.0
5StarMay 27, 19990.0
6AtmosphereJun 3, 19990.0
7LifeJun 10, 19990.0
8DestinyJun 17, 19990.0

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