Forces of Nature with Brian Cox

Forces of Nature with Brian Cox

TV-PG2016•1h 0m•7.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.6/10(18)

Professor Brian Cox goes on a grand tour of the planet to explain how the Earth's beauty is created by just a handful of forces.

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Production

BBC, France Télévisions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 4, 2016

Last Aired

July 25, 2016

Networks

BBC One

Trailers & Videos

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

The Universe in a Snowflake

E1

The Universe in a Snowflake

Air date: 2016-07-04

Brian uncovers how the stunning diversity of shapes in our natural world are shadows of the rules that govern the Universe.

Somewhere in Spacetime

E2

Somewhere in Spacetime

Air date: 2016-07-11

Professor Brian Cox follows Earth’s epic journey through space.

The Moth And The Flame

E3

The Moth And The Flame

Air date: 2016-07-18

Brian takes a look at the planet’s basic ingredients, including the pure sulphur mined in the heart of a deadly volcano in Indonesia, have become the building blocks of life.

The Pale Blue Dot

E4

The Pale Blue Dot

Air date: 2016-07-25

Professor Brian Cox explains the science behind the colours of the planet.

Cast

Professor Brian Cox

Professor Brian Cox

Self - Presenter

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