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Season 1, 8 episodes

Episode 1: Different Worlds
- Now playing
- 48m
- Apr 29, 1999
Travel back in time and space to witness the awesome forces that gave birth to the Sun and the far-flung family of planets that orbit it. From the rocky, superheated surface of Mercury, to the storm-wracked atmosphere of gigantic Jupiter and the distant mysteries of Pluto, this is a richly detailed introduction to the creation, composition and alien landscapes of The Planets.
Episode 2: Terra Firma
- 48m
- May 6, 1999
Relive the thrill of first glimpses of otherworldly terrain as you join the early quest to discover the true nature of our planetary neighbours. Pierce the toxic clouds of Venus to map ancient lava flows the size of continents. Visit a Martian volcano taller than Mount Everest and head even further out into the planetary system in search of clues to the "living" geological forces at work in the most unlikely cosmic corners.
Episode 3: Giants
- 48m
- May 13, 1999
They are the heavyweights of the planetary line up. There are unimaginable vast orbs of seething gas and brilliant could bands that contain virtually no landscapes. Now, take a closer look at these planetary behemoths.
Episode 4: Moon
- 48m
- May 20, 1999
While a number of planets are accompanied by moons of all sizes and compositions, only the Earth boasts such a comparatively huge "companion world." What forces could have resulted in this planetary odd couple? Join the search for the answer to one of the solar system's most baffling mysteries, from Cold Warrior scientists racing to be first on the moon, to current theories and remarkable computer-generated visions of the moon's explosive creation.
Episode 5: Star
- 48m
- May 27, 1999
To primitive peoples, the Sun was synonymous with God - the ultimate source of life-giving warmth and light. Now, step aboard with the Skylab space station to probe the turbulent heart of our local power source. Plunge into the centre of the Sun to witness the reactions driving its primordial atomic pulse. And observe the spectacle of massive solar flares capable of engulfing entire planets - including our own.
Episode 6: Atmosphere
- 48m
- Jun 3, 1999
Atmospheres make weather. This can result in alien weather reports that seem as if they're right our of a science program: torrential sulphuric rain and metallic snow on Venus, global dust storms raging across Mars and centuries-long, Earth-sized cyclones circling Jupiter. It's an eye-opening exploration of other worldly weather that reveals the surprising variety and force of atmospheric activity throughout the solar system.
Episode 7: Life
- 48m
- Jun 10, 1999
From the startling Copernican revelation that the Earth was not the centre of the Universe, humanity has wondered if life is unique to our world. But how likely is it that the Earth is the only reservoir of life in the vastness of space? Come along for the ride as early planetary researches learn that conditions on our neighbouring planets may be too hostile to support life and discover how recent findings hint there may be alien life "hiding out" in places we've overlooked.
Episode 8: Destiny
- 48m
- Jun 17, 1999
What is the long-term fate of the planets in our solar system? Voyage to a future billions of years in the distance. Explore the Sun's expansion as it engulfs its planetary progeny in the final, fiery act of its billion-year long dilemma.

1999
Rated TV-G
1 season
48m per episode
Documentary

8.1TMDB(24)

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

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Ran for 1 season and 8 episodes (1999)
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Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
First aired: April 29, 1999
Last aired: June 17, 1999
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Samuel WestHimself - Narrator

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Season 1, 8 episodes

Episode 1: Different Worlds
- Now playing
- 48m
- Apr 29, 1999
Travel back in time and space to witness the awesome forces that gave birth to the Sun and the far-flung family of planets that orbit it. From the rocky, superheated surface of Mercury, to the storm-wracked atmosphere of gigantic Jupiter and the distant mysteries of Pluto, this is a richly detailed introduction to the creation, composition and alien landscapes of The Planets.
Episode 2: Terra Firma
- 48m
- May 6, 1999
Relive the thrill of first glimpses of otherworldly terrain as you join the early quest to discover the true nature of our planetary neighbours. Pierce the toxic clouds of Venus to map ancient lava flows the size of continents. Visit a Martian volcano taller than Mount Everest and head even further out into the planetary system in search of clues to the "living" geological forces at work in the most unlikely cosmic corners.
Episode 3: Giants
- 48m
- May 13, 1999
They are the heavyweights of the planetary line up. There are unimaginable vast orbs of seething gas and brilliant could bands that contain virtually no landscapes. Now, take a closer look at these planetary behemoths.
Episode 4: Moon
- 48m
- May 20, 1999
While a number of planets are accompanied by moons of all sizes and compositions, only the Earth boasts such a comparatively huge "companion world." What forces could have resulted in this planetary odd couple? Join the search for the answer to one of the solar system's most baffling mysteries, from Cold Warrior scientists racing to be first on the moon, to current theories and remarkable computer-generated visions of the moon's explosive creation.
Episode 5: Star
- 48m
- May 27, 1999
To primitive peoples, the Sun was synonymous with God - the ultimate source of life-giving warmth and light. Now, step aboard with the Skylab space station to probe the turbulent heart of our local power source. Plunge into the centre of the Sun to witness the reactions driving its primordial atomic pulse. And observe the spectacle of massive solar flares capable of engulfing entire planets - including our own.
Episode 6: Atmosphere
- 48m
- Jun 3, 1999
Atmospheres make weather. This can result in alien weather reports that seem as if they're right our of a science program: torrential sulphuric rain and metallic snow on Venus, global dust storms raging across Mars and centuries-long, Earth-sized cyclones circling Jupiter. It's an eye-opening exploration of other worldly weather that reveals the surprising variety and force of atmospheric activity throughout the solar system.
Episode 7: Life
- 48m
- Jun 10, 1999
From the startling Copernican revelation that the Earth was not the centre of the Universe, humanity has wondered if life is unique to our world. But how likely is it that the Earth is the only reservoir of life in the vastness of space? Come along for the ride as early planetary researches learn that conditions on our neighbouring planets may be too hostile to support life and discover how recent findings hint there may be alien life "hiding out" in places we've overlooked.
Episode 8: Destiny
- 48m
- Jun 17, 1999
What is the long-term fate of the planets in our solar system? Voyage to a future billions of years in the distance. Explore the Sun's expansion as it engulfs its planetary progeny in the final, fiery act of its billion-year long dilemma.

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E1 Episode 1: Different Worlds

E2 Episode 2: Terra Firma

E3 Episode 3: Giants

E4 Episode 4: Moon

E5 Episode 5: Star

E6 Episode 6: Atmosphere

E7 Episode 7: Life

E8 Episode 8: Destiny

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E1 Episode 1: Different Worlds

E2 Episode 2: Terra Firma

E3 Episode 3: Giants

E4 Episode 4: Moon

E5 Episode 5: Star

E6 Episode 6: Atmosphere

E7 Episode 7: Life

E8 Episode 8: Destiny

Episode 1: Different Worlds

Episode 2: Terra Firma

Episode 3: Giants

Episode 4: Moon

Episode 5: Star

Episode 6: Atmosphere

Episode 7: Life

Episode 8: Destiny

Episode 1: Different Worlds

Episode 2: Terra Firma

Episode 3: Giants

Episode 4: Moon

Episode 5: Star

Episode 6: Atmosphere

Episode 7: Life

Episode 8: Destiny