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The Planets (1985–1985) on Channel 4

The answer: Concluded December 21, 1985.
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Network / streamer
Channel 4
Premiered
November 9, 1985
Ended
December 21, 1985
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
7episodes

About The Planets

The Planets ended on December 21, 1985, on Channel 4. The show concluded after its seven-episode run in December 1985.

The series was a documentary-style program that explored the secrets of the planets in our solar system. Hosted by well-known astronomers Nigel Henbest and Heather Couper, it crossed time and space to examine the past, present, and future of the planets. Using scientific knowledge and astronomy, the show aimed to reveal the truth about Earth and other planets, including the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

The Planets episode schedule

7 aired

Aired · 7

DateEp.Title
December 21, 1985 S1·E7 Are We Alone?
December 14, 1985 S1·E6 The Search for Planet X
December 7, 1985 S1·E5 Planet of Gas
November 30, 1985 S1·E4 The Angry Red Planet
November 23, 1985 S1·E3 The Blue Planet
November 16, 1985 S1·E2 Venus and Mercury
November 9, 1985 S1·E1 Children of the Sun