Synopsis
Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.
- Programme: Earth
- Episode: 03: Green
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2023
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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