Season 1

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  8.0/10140 votes

  The Sun: God Star

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2021

  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.

  Director: Ashley Gething

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.3/10102 votes

  Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2021

  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?

  Director: Suzy Boyles

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.4/1083 votes

  The Milky Way: Island of Light

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2021

  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.

  Director: Kenny Scott

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.6/1084 votes

  Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/2021

  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.

  Director: Tom Hewitson

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.3/1073 votes

  The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/1/2021

  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.

  Director: Ashley Gething

  Writer: Unknown