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In space, no-one can see you cringe

It's been a good week for - aliens

Don't be afraid. Don't be very afraid at all. Alien life in far-off planets is protected by BBC health and safety guidelines. Professor Brian Cox claims BBC bosses wouldn't let him try to listen to a newly discovered planet on the show Stargazing Live in case aliens breached the corporation's editorial guidelines.

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