Horizon2016: 8. Tim Peake Special: How to Be an Astronaut

Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015.

Horizon was broadcast on BBC4 at Thursday 18 June 2026, 20:00. This episode was initially placed on Monday 26 January 2026.

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Horizon is a documentary on BBC4. Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. The most recent episode is from 12 August 2026.

Last broadcast:12/08/2026 at 00:00Genres: Documentaries

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