The Planets

8.3IMDb Score
Released:2019-05-28
Genre:Documentary
Duration: min
Country:United Kingdom
Director:
Actors:Professor Brian Cox
Production:BBC Studios Science Unit

Overview:

Professor Brian Cox explores the dramatic lives of the eight majestic planets/worlds that make up our solar system.

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