1. The Sun: God Star
45min
27th Oct 2021
Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
2. Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth
48min
3rd Nov 2021
Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our galaxy - but will we find a second Earth?
3. The Milky Way: Island of Light
46min
10th Nov 2021
A space mission discovers the dramatic history of the Milky Way. Professor Brian Cox reveals how our galaxy endured multiple collisions as rival galaxies fought for survival.
4. Black Holes: Heart of Darkness
47min
24th Nov 2021
Prof Brian Cox journeys into a supermassive black hole - a monster that can destroy worlds, stop time, and is forcing us to reassess our understanding of reality.
5. The Big Bang: Before the Dawn
46min
1st Dec 2021
It’s the ultimate question: why are we here? Cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the very beginning – the origin of the Universe.
First air date
27th Oct 2021
Last air date
1st Dec 2021
Status
Ended
Type
Documentary
Original language
en