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Season 1

  • S01E01 The Sun: God Star

    • October 27, 2021
    • BBC Two

    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.

  • S01E02 Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

    • November 3, 2021
    • BBC Two

    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?

  • S01E03 The Milky Way: Island of Light

    • November 10, 2021
    • BBC Two

    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.

  • S01E04 Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

    • November 17, 2021
    • BBC Two

    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.

  • S01E05 The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

    • November 24, 2021
    • BBC Two

    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.