Universe

TV-PG2021•7.6/10

Documentary

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7.6/10(28)

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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Production

BBC, GBH, ByteDance, NOVA

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 27, 2021

Last Aired

December 1, 2021

Networks

BBC Two

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Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Sun: God Star

Air date: 2021-10-27

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.

Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

Air date: 2021-11-03

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?

The Milky Way: Island of Light

Air date: 2021-11-10

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.

Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

Air date: 2021-11-24

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.

The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

Air date: 2021-12-01

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.