Dara and the team shine a light on some of the mysterious and usually hidden worlds surrounding us, from our internal ecosystems to nanotechnology and more. Show more
Dara O Briain and his team of experts explore how much our brains give away about us and discover how illusions and machines can be used to manipulate the mind. Show more
Kate Humble and Helen Czerski reveal the inner workings of the sun and investigate why scientists think changes in the sun's behaviour may have powerful effects on our climate. Show more
Dara and the team reveal why size matters in science and how discoveries large and small are changing the way we view the universe, the economy and even our bodies. Show more
Midweek
Helen Czerski; Odaline de la Martinez; Paapa Essiedu; Jim Richards.
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Libby Purves is joined by physicist Helen Czerski, composer Odaline de la Martinez, actor Paapa Essiedu and geologist and gold prospector Jim Richards. Show more
Dara O Briain and his team explore how powerful, affordable technology is ushering in a new era of DIY science that everyone can get involved in. Show more
Experts and a lively audience join Dara O Briain to tackle the biggest ideas in science from lots of different and unexpected angles. The team take a look inside the brain. Show more
Dara and the team of experts look to the future as they meet a robot with a sense of touch, investigate plans to mine the moon and peruse the fashions of tomorrow. Show more
Dara O Briain and his team go on a journey through time to discover what it is and how to get more of it. Alok Jha investigates the tiny margins of winning. Show more
Series exploring topical scientific issues. To celebrate its 50th birthday, Horizon invites the public to play a role in tackling the greatest challenges facing science today. Show more
Physicist Dr Helen Czerski takes us on a journey into the science of bubbles - not just fun toys, but also powerful tools that push back the boundaries of science. Show more
Museum-based quiz panel show. Griff Rhys Jones tests two teams of expert panellists at Queen's House at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Show more
Museum-based quiz panel show. Griff Rhys Jones tests two teams of experts at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry, located in the oldest surviving passenger railway station. Show more
Dangerous Earth
Episode 2: Volcano
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for 3 months
Dr Helen Czerski looks at volcanoes. New thermal imagery and ultra high-speed photography capture the complex processes crucial to understanding how and why they erupt. Show more
Dangerous Earth
Episode 3: Lightning
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr Helen Czerski examines the hottest natural phenomenon on the planet - lightning. High-speed cameras show the secrets of upward lightning that's triggered by urban landscapes. Show more
Dangerous Earth
Episode 5: Tornado
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr Helen Czerski peers into the heart of the storm to find out how advances in technology are giving new insight into tornadoes - the fastest winds on the planet. Show more
Dangerous Earth
Episode 6: Iceberg
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
The latest scientific insights into icebergs, from side-scanning sonar scrutinising the edge of glaciers to pictures that give us a unique glimpse of how they transform over time. Show more
Dangerous Earth
Episode 1: Avalanche
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr Helen Czerski looks at the anatomy of an avalanche, from eyewitness footage from within one to detailed CT scans showing the microscopic changes that cause them. Show more
Dangerous Earth
Episode 4: Aurora
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr Helen Czerski looks at the latest scientific insight into the aurora - dancing lights in the night sky that have fascinated cultures throughout our history. Show more
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
Episode 1
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Kate Humble and Dr Helen Czerski follow the Earth's voyage around the sun for one complete orbit, travelling first from July to the December solstice and showing its effect. Show more