Series

The Planets

★ 8.0(23)199948m1 season

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Good to know

Release date: 1999-04-29
Runtime: 48m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Planets

The Planets is a 1999 web series in the Documentary genre, starring Samuel West. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Planets in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Seasons (1)

Season 18 eps · 1999

Cast

Samuel West

Himself - Narrator

Themes & keywords

spaceplanetsolar systemspace exploration

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Planets in South Africa?+

The Planets is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Planets on Netflix?+

The Planets is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of The Planets are there?+

The Planets has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Planets?+

The Planets stars Samuel West.

When did The Planets come out?+

The Planets is a 1999 web series.

What genre is The Planets?+

The Planets is Documentary series.