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Our Fascinating Planet

2016-09-20 · 9 min / episode · ★ 8.5

Comedy · Documentary · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

From renowned author, educator and television presenter Ted Rimmarniet comes "Our Fascinating Planet", an exciting new educational series that explores our Universe and ourselves - and our place in both of those things. Featuring episodes on Space, Energy, The Brain and The Earth, this staggeringly monumental series contains all of the passion, wonder and curiosity of award-winning programs like “NOVA" but with double or triple the amount of fascinatingness.

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Creators
Demetri Martin
Production companies
Funny or Die
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United States of America
Status
Returning Series

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Demetri MartinDemetri MartinTed Rimmarniet
Al MadrigalAl MadrigalGore Muskhope
Lo MutucLo MutucEsther Plumb
Kate BerlantKate Berlant
Ron FunchesRon Funches

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