Synopsis
Vic Reeves looks through the history of alien sightings and their validity.
- Programme: The Ministry of Curious Stuff
- Series: 1
- Episode: 3
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Science | Working scientifically | Asking questions
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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