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Planet Oil: The Treasure That Conquered the World

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Iain Stewart visits places that gave birth to the earth's oil riches, discovers the people who fought over its control and explores how the need for oil is changing the planet. Show more

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