Synopsis
Rapping science teacher Matt Green becomes the first human being ever to visit Quark when he joins Pipette on her home planet to help host this special episode about Earth and space.
- Programme: Horrible Science
- Episode: 13: Earth and Space Special
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2025
- Science
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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