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202360 minGdocumentary

8.4/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

Earth

202360 minGdocumentary

8.4/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

Chris Packham presents the four-billion-year history of Earth, detailing its formation, the emergence of human life, and future possibilities.

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Chris Packham presents the four-billion-year history of Earth, detailing its formation, the emergence of human life, and future possibilities.

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James Tovelldirector

Tom Hewitsondirector

Ben Wilsondirector

Duncan Singhdirector

David Briggsdirector

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There's nothing else like it. Chris Packham reveals the epic, four-billion-year story of our home - from its dramatic creation to the arrival of human life... and whatever's next.

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