Documentary

Universe

7.6(26)

First Aired:October 27, 2021

Seasons:1 season

Episodes:5

Status:Ended

Professor Brian Cox journeys across the vastness of time and space revealing epic moments of sheer drama that changed the universe forever.

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Cast

Professor Brian Cox

Self - Presenter

Seasons & Episodes

E1The Sun: God Star

45m6.0

Oct 27, 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.

E2Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

48m6.3

Nov 3, 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?

E3The Milky Way: Island of Light

46m6.4

Nov 10, 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.

E4Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

47m7.0

Nov 24, 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.

E5The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

46m6.5

Dec 1, 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.