Universe

Episodes

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   Episode 1: 1. The Sun: God StarOctober 27, 2021 · 45 min

   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.
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   Episode 2: 2. Alien Worlds: The Search for Second EarthNovember 3, 2021 · 48 min

   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?
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   Episode 3: 3. The Milky Way: Island of LightNovember 10, 2021 · 46 min

   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.
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   Episode 4: 4. Black Holes: Heart of DarknessNovember 24, 2021 · 47 min

   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.
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   Episode 5: 5. The Big Bang: Before the DawnDecember 1, 2021 · 46 min

   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.

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FIRST AIRED

October 27, 2021

LAST AIRED

December 1, 2021

PRODUCTION COMPANIES

BBC, GBH, ByteDance

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