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They Fall to Earth
Lucie Green and Chris Lintott look at the Natural History Museum's meteorite collection and discuss the Russian impact. Jon Culshaw goes on a meteorite hunt.
Meteorites regularly hit Earth, although most go undetected. Occasionally a big meteorite collides with Earth and when it does, it can cause devastation. Lucie Green and Chris Lintott visit the Natural History Museum to look at its meteorite collection and discuss the recent Russian impact. Jon Culshaw goes on a meteorite hunt, while Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel give their beginners' guide on how to look at Saturn.
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Sat 13 Apr 201312:30
BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Lucie Green |
| Reporter | Paul G Abel |
| Reporter | Pete Lawrence |
| Reporter | Chris North |
| Reporter | Jon Culshaw |
| Series Producer | Jane Fletcher |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
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