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The incredible story of how Pluto has been propelled from an unremarkable ball of ice on the edge of the solar system to a world of unimaginable complexity - where some form of alien life might exist.
The incredible story of how Pluto has been propelled from an unremarkable ball of ice on the edge of the solar system to a world of unimaginable complexity - where some form of alien life might exist.
Featuring first-hand accounts of the incredible discoveries made by New Horizons from many of the scientists involved in the mission.
On TV
Mon 13 Apr 202622:30
Clips
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Pluto’s first pictures
Duration: 02:30
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Pluto: Back from the Dead
Duration: 02:11
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Pluto's Moons
Duration: 02:55
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Steve Crabtree |
| Producer | Alastair Duncan |
| Director | Alastair Duncan |
Broadcasts
- Mon 6 Jul 202021:00
- Thu 9 Jul 202023:30BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Thu 13 Aug 202008:00
- Thu 18 Mar 202123:30BBC Two England & HD only
- Mon 13 Jun 202221:00
- Fri 17 Jun 202200:25
- Thu 23 Mar 202320:00
- Thu 15 Feb 202420:00
- Fri 16 Feb 202402:55
- Tue 28 May 202423:05
- Mon 28 Oct 202422:00
- Tue 29 Oct 202402:55
- Mon 13 Apr 202622:30


