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Total Eclipse: First Contact

on BBC One London

Michael Buerk presents a live programme from Penzance in Cornwall to start the countdown to tomorrow's solar eclipse. Dr Mark Porter advises on safe solar viewing, Jamie Theakston examines eclipse mysteries, and Patrick Moore gives guidance on what to look out for. Plus Philippa Forrester looks at the effect on animals and plants, and Helen Young gives a weather update for the big day.
Live coverage begins tomorrow morning at 9.45am.
(Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Buerk
Expert:
Dr Mark Porter
Reporter:
Jamie Theakston
Reporter:
Patrick Moore
Reporter:
Philippa Forrester
Weather presenter:
Helen Young
Producer:
Dale Templar

BBC One London

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