Synopsis
Mary Ploppins soothes those digestive ills, Dr Big Brain tries banana power, and Einstein reacts to Tim Peake. Fred Sirieix guest stars.
- Programme: Horrible Science
- Episode: 3: Mary Ploppins, Magnets and Sorting Your Bits Out
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2025
- Science
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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