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Universe

2021 Ended

7.5/10 29 votes

Documentary

Professor Brian Cox journeys across the vastness of time and space revealing epic moments of sheer drama that changed the universe forever.

Cast:: Brian Cox
Language:: English
Country:: China, United Kingdom, United States of America
Network:: BBC Two

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Season 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.0

The Sun: God Star

2021-10-27 · 45m

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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E02

Episode 2

★ 6.2

Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

2021-11-03 · 48m

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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Still from The Milky Way: Island of Light

E03

Episode 3

★ 6.4

The Milky Way: Island of Light

2021-11-10 · 46m

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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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.0

Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

2021-11-24 · 47m

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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E05

Episode 5

★ 6.5

The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

2021-12-01 · 46m

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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