Secrets of the Sun with Dara Ó Briain

Secrets of the Sun with Dara Ó Briain

2024•1h 0m

Documentary

Dara investigates the amazing star at the centre of our solar system.

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Production

BBC Studios Science Unit, Krempelwood

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 16, 2024

Last Aired

July 17, 2024

Networks

5

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2024-07-16

Exploring our vital relationship with the Sun, from sun-worship and monuments such as Stonehenge, to how the Sun was formed and where its ferocious power comes from.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2024-07-17

Dara explores the darker side of the Sun, from the dangers of skin cancer to solar flares and the Bermuda Triangle of Space. Plus, the world's largest solar furnace.

Cast

Dara Ó Briain

Dara Ó Briain

Self - Presenter

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