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Right now you're hurtling around the sun at 64,000 miles an hour (100,000 kms an hour). In the next year you'll travel 584 million miles, to end up back where you started. Presenters Kate Humble and Dr Helen Czerski follow the Earth's voyage around the sun for one complete orbit, to witness the astonishing consequences this journey has for us all.

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Directors: Charles Colville, Dick Taylor, Arif Nurmohamed

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March 4, 2012 · March 18, 2012 · Ended

First aired: March 4, 2012
Last aired: March 18, 2012
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 3 episodes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 5 countries

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Is Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2012.

Will I feel good after watching Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Is Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.