Synopsis
Knowles and McCork ask the question 'What is a shooting star?'
- Programme: Brain Freeze
- Series: 2
- Episode: 2: Shooting Star
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2016
- Science | Earth and space | Describe the movement of the Earth and other planets in relation to the sun
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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