TV series
How to Build a Planet
2013, English, on BBC One.
The series uses stunning interactive CGI to reveal step-by-step how a world is put together. With a little help from the world's top scientists and engineers, Hammond will build the Earth and Solar System piece by piece.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2013
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Engineering a Universe
Aired 21 October 2013
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Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 14 October 2013
- Last aired
- 21 October 2013
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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How to Build a Planet: quick answers
Is How to Build a Planet worth watching?
How to Build a Planet doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of How to Build a Planet are there?
How to Build a Planet has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is How to Build a Planet finished?
Yes. How to Build a Planet ended in 2013, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How to Build a Planet on?
How to Build a Planet isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
How to Build a Planet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Build a Planet is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like How to Build a Planet?
If you liked How to Build a Planet, try The Planets, How Do They Do It?, Horizon.